Hervé Samb is a Senegalese guitarist, composer, and arranger who has established Jazz Sabar as an independent genre. Since his debut at age 15, he has collaborated with international artists such as Pat Metheny, Pharoah Sanders, and Amadou & Mariam. His albums Cross Over, Teranga, and Jolof have been celebrated worldwide, with a Grammy nomination and the AUDELCO Award honoring his work.

Samb's music combines Senegalese rhythms with jazz and contemporary influences into a distinctive sound. As a producer and artistic director, he also shapes the current music scene in Senegal and beyond.