John Batiste

HOT 8 BRASS BAND Comes to Melkweg This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2025

Hot 8 Brass Band draws on the rich jazz heritage of their native New Orleans, but is also known for blending styles such as funk, hip-hop, rap and bounce into their music.

Union Professionals, Including SDC's Laura Penn, Appointed To The President's Committee On The Arts And Humanities
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2023

Yesterday, President Biden announced his appointees to the reestablished President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The appointees include Laura Penn, executive director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and member of the Department for Professionals Employees' (DPE's) General Board, and members of DPE's affiliated unions.

Clovernook Center to Host Blind Jazz Pianist Matthew Whitaker in Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2021

Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (Clovernook Center) invites the public to enjoy an afternoon of music with renown blind jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker to benefit its Arts & Accessibility Initiative. 

Cynthia Erivo & More Set for ABC's TAKING THE STAGE �" CHANGING AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2016

ABC added another collection of powerful voices to the opening of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Stars will include John Batiste, Shirley Caesar, Chloe X Halle, Fantasia, Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, John Legend, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and Cynthia Erivo.

Soho House Chicago Hosts Pre-Launch Party for Lollapalooza Artists
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2014

Soho House Chicago hosted a pre-launch fete (opening is set for Monday, August 11th) with Grey Goose for Lollapalooza artists on Saturday, August 2. The party featured a performance by Jon Batiste and Stay Human, along with a DJ set by Kate Nash.