Soné ka-la

Given Schwarz-Bart’s diverse upbringing – raised by two award winning authors with homes in Guadeloupe and Switzerland – his own music was destined to be special. His love for jazz and soul produced some noteworthy excursions into both fields but for Jacques something was missing. What was missing was his sense of self. Thanks to SONE’ KA LA his mission is accomplished. Seldom has a music seemed so inseparable from it’s producer. For those of us who know Jacques, listening to this music is like having a chat in a living room. For those who don’t know Jacques, you will know him after this album.

(from the liner notes)

All songs written by Jacques Schwarz-Bart – Bois-Sec music BMI,
Except for « Pé La » (vocal) music by Jacques Schwarz-Bart, lyrics by AdmiralT, « Soné Ka La », written by Jacques Schwarz-Bart and co-written by Henri Debs, « Poem » by Simone Schwarz-Bart on « Lewoz ».

Jacques Schwarz-Bart: Tenor and Soprano Saxes, Flute, Guitar on 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, Vocals on 4, 10, Triangle on 1, 12, Mouthdrums on 1, 4, 9, 13.
Lionel Loueke: Guitar, except for 3, 7. Vocals on 9.
Milan Milanovic: Piano and Rhodes
Mark Kelley: Bass on 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12
Patrice Blanchard: Bass on 7 & 9
Vicente Archer: Acoustic Bass on 5 & 11
Sonny Troupé: Markè drums, Mouth drums, Chacha except for 6, 10, 11
Olivier Juste: Boula Drums, Mouth drums, Chacha, except for 6 & 11
Abou Diarrassouba: Djembe on 6 & 11, Mouthdrums on 13
Daniel Sadownik: Djembe on 6, Congas on 11, Toy Percussions on 3, 5, 10, 11, Mouth drums on 13
Simone Schwarz-Bart: Voice and poetry on 13
Stephanie Mckay: Lead vocal on 3
Jean-Pierre Coquerel: Lead vocal on 4 & 9, Mouth drums on 2 & 4
Jacob Desvarieux: Lead Vocal on 7
AdmiralT; Lead vocal on 12

Recorded at Sytems Two, Brooklyn NY – Brother Jacques’ Studio, East Harlem NY – Daniel Trépy’s Studio, Guadeloupe

Produced by Robert Sadin and Jacques Schwarz-Bart