Jacques Schwarz-Bart, born in Guadeloupe, is a distinguished jazz saxophonist renowned for blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with contemporary jazz. Initially a parliamentary assistant in Paris, he pursued his passion for music by studying at Berklee College of Music. Schwarz-Bart has collaborated with luminaries like D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Roy Hargrove, contributing to the evolution of neo-soul and new jazz. He pioneered Gwoka Jazz and Voodoo Jazz, reconnecting jazz with its spiritual and Caribbean roots. His 2020 album, "Soné Ka-La 2: Odyssey," revisits his Guadeloupean heritage, affirming his status as the "saxophone colossus of the Caribbean." ([atljazzfest.com](https://atljazzfest.com/artists/jacques-schwarz-bart/?utm_source=openai))