A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart @The French Library

Born in Guadeloupe and based in Boston, Jacques Schwarz-Bart is one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz. A pioneer of gwoka jazz and voodoo jazz, he has developed a singular musical language that bridges jazz, Afro-Caribbean traditions, and spirituality. As a longtime professor at Berklee College of Music, he has collaborated with major artists including Roy Hargrove, D’Angelo, and Erykah Badu and has been featured on over 150 albums. He was recently recognized as Best Saxophone Player in France (2025).

For this special Boston performance, Jacques Schwarz-Bart will be joined by Terri Lyne Carrington (drums), a multiple Grammy Award–winning artist, and Max Ridley (bass). Together, they will bring to life his new album, Resistance, a deeply personal project that explores themes of history, memory, and transmission. Rooted in the Caribbean soul, the music weaves together the fiery rhythms of gwoka, the pulse of biguine, and bold original compositions, shaped by a rich musical heritage.

Program

• Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:00PM
  A jazz evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart, joined by Terri Lyne Carrington and Max Ridley
  
  French Library, in partnership with the Mosaïque Fund and Villa Albertine Boston
  (53 Malborough Street, Boston MA)
  
  This event is open to the public and will be followed by a reception. Register here.
  
  
  

Crédits : Jacques Schwarz-Bart