I wrote Traveler back when I was in New York going to the Manhattan School of Music. When played with a full rhythm section, I usually try to go for a Kenny Garrett type of vibe with the piece; the last section of the form lends itself particularly well to that style.
When Clay and I play it as a duo, we take a little more of a subdued approach until the end when we start taking it out a bit more.
A side note: Clay’s piano was tuned just before this session and sounds amazing.
I like it.