Jon Batiste
Latest News on Jon Batiste:
Myles Cherette Selected as 2026 YoungArts Award Winner With Distinction (Dec 9, 2025)
Tyler Childers Confirms 2026 'Snipe Hunt' Tour with Stops in Chicago, Dallas, & More (Dec 2, 2025)
Mehrnam Rastegari Returns to Joe's Pub December 11 (Nov 16, 2025)
Myles Cherette Selected as 2026 YoungArts Award Winner With Distinction (Dec 9, 2025)
Tyler Childers Confirms 2026 'Snipe Hunt' Tour with Stops in Chicago, Dallas, & More (Dec 2, 2025)
Mehrnam Rastegari Returns to Joe's Pub December 11 (Nov 16, 2025)
BIO
Batiste is an American musician, bandleader, and television personality. He has recorded and performed with artists in various genres of music (Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, and Mavis Staples), released his own recordings, and performed in more than 40 countries. Batiste regularly tours with his band Stay Human, and appears with them nightly as bandleader and musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Batiste also serves as the Music Director of The Atlantic and the Creative Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In 2020, he acted as co-composer on the Pixar animated film Soul, for which he received a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and an Academy Award for Best Original Score with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (of which the three had won for the former).
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THE ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR Season 2 Feat. Sara Bareilles Now Available on Audible
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 10:42:54
Video: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' from JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-08-13 09:44:13
Video: Watch Danielle Brooks Sing 'Hell No!' In THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-12-11 14:39:00
Video: Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey & More
by Michael Major - 2023-05-22 16:04:41
VIDEO: Amber Iman Performs at the Broadway Theatre For NY PopsUp
by Stephi Wild - 2021-04-12 06:42:23
VIDEO: Celeste Performs 'Hear My Voice' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-02-25 09:46:41
VIDEO: Jon Batiste Performs 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-18 10:03:31
VIDEO: Elvis Costello Performs 'Hey Clockface / How Can You Face Me' on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-29 10:07:20
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Talks Trump and More By the Fire While THE LATE SHOW is Off the Air
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-18 07:00:59
VIDEO: Rachael & Vilray Perform 'Do Friends Fall in Love' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-03-10 20:50:39
VIDEO: Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG Perform 'Collide' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT!
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-17 20:22:04
VIDEO: Jon Batiste Performs 'PRINCE' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-11 21:01:18
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Disney and Pixar's All-New Feature Film SOUL
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-07 09:18:28
VIDEO: Carole King Sings 'Beautiful' at The Global Citizen Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-29 10:22:23
News
Myles Cherette Selected as 2026 YoungArts Award Winner With Distinction
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
YoungArts announced that Myles Cherette, a 12th Grader at Franklin High School, has been selected as a 2026 YoungArts award winner with distinction in Voice. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
YoungArts announced that Myles Cherette, a 12th Grader at Franklin High School, has been selected as a 2026 YoungArts award winner with distinction in Voice. Learn more here!
Tyler Childers Confirms 2026 'Snipe Hunt' Tour with Stops in Chicago, Dallas, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025
Tyler Childers will return to the road with 2026’s Snipe Hunt, including stops at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion, Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater, Boulder’s Folsom Field, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena and Portland’s Moda Center among others.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025
Tyler Childers will return to the road with 2026’s Snipe Hunt, including stops at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion, Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater, Boulder’s Folsom Field, Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena and Portland’s Moda Center among others.
Mehrnam Rastegari Returns to Joe's Pub December 11
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
One of NYC's most dynamic young international artists, Mehrnam Rastegari returns to Joe's Pub on December 11th to celebrate the release of her dazzling debut album, Dislocated Pulse.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025
One of NYC's most dynamic young international artists, Mehrnam Rastegari returns to Joe's Pub on December 11th to celebrate the release of her dazzling debut album, Dislocated Pulse.
Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!
Matthew Whitaker to be Honored With Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”.
THE ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR Season 2 Feat. Sara Bareilles Now Available on Audible
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
Season 2 of The Energy Curfew Music Hour, hosted by Chris Thile and the Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers, is out now only from Audible. Check out the official video trailer.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025
Season 2 of The Energy Curfew Music Hour, hosted by Chris Thile and the Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers, is out now only from Audible. Check out the official video trailer.
Andrea Bocelli To Release Anniversary Concert Film Feat. Katherine McPhee, Ed Sheeran, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025
Andrea Bocelli – The Celebration: 30th Anniversary, a new tribute to internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli, will be released on November 14. The special features numerous guest stars, including Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Russell Crowe, David Foster and Katherine McPhee.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025
Andrea Bocelli – The Celebration: 30th Anniversary, a new tribute to internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli, will be released on November 14. The special features numerous guest stars, including Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Russell Crowe, David Foster and Katherine McPhee.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Will Present FEEDBACK SONATA by Lori Goldston September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has announced Feedback Sonata, the newest work by composer/cellist Lori Goldston for string trio, written to be performed with violist Melanie Dyer and violinist Gwen Laster.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has announced Feedback Sonata, the newest work by composer/cellist Lori Goldston for string trio, written to be performed with violist Melanie Dyer and violinist Gwen Laster.
CBS to Air GRAMMY Salute Specials Honoring Cyndi Lauper and Earth, Wind & Fire
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2025
In partnership with The Recording Academy, CBS will air two GRAMMY specials this fall celebrating the music of Earth, Wind & Fire and Cyndi Lauper. Both will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2025
In partnership with The Recording Academy, CBS will air two GRAMMY specials this fall celebrating the music of Earth, Wind & Fire and Cyndi Lauper. Both will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
Video: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' from JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2025
Go into the rehearsal studio with Pablo David Laucerica (Frankie Valli) as he performs a selection from Can’t Take My Eyes Off You with Music Director/Conductor Paul Byssainthe Jr. at The Muny.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2025
Go into the rehearsal studio with Pablo David Laucerica (Frankie Valli) as he performs a selection from Can’t Take My Eyes Off You with Music Director/Conductor Paul Byssainthe Jr. at The Muny.
Video: Laufey Premieres 'Snow White' Song with Video Filmed in Iceland
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025
GRAMMY®-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has premiered a new song, “Snow White,' alongside the official music video, which was completely shot in her native Iceland. Check it out here.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025
GRAMMY®-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has premiered a new song, “Snow White,' alongside the official music video, which was completely shot in her native Iceland. Check it out here.
Full Cast Set For JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025
The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Jersey Boys, which closes the 107th season of musicals on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025
The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Jersey Boys, which closes the 107th season of musicals on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
PHOTOS: NICOLE ZURAITIS Plays Dizzy’s Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 25, 2025
Nicole Zuraitis thrilled a SRO audience of Jazz connoisseurs on 7/24 with her incredible voice, musicianship, and personality. Check out photos from the 7 pm performance.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 25, 2025
Nicole Zuraitis thrilled a SRO audience of Jazz connoisseurs on 7/24 with her incredible voice, musicianship, and personality. Check out photos from the 7 pm performance.
Tickets Now on Sale for Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's 2025 Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. The festival will feature offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more.Learn more about the festival!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. The festival will feature offerings and original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more.Learn more about the festival!
2026 YoungArts Award Competition Open Now Through October 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2025
YoungArts is now accepting applications for its 2026 awards competition. Artists ages 15–18 working across ten disciplines are eligible to apply online through October 8, 2025, for a chance to receive national recognition, cash prizes, and career-long support.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2025
YoungArts is now accepting applications for its 2026 awards competition. Artists ages 15–18 working across ten disciplines are eligible to apply online through October 8, 2025, for a chance to receive national recognition, cash prizes, and career-long support.
Drummer Nate Smith Sets New Album ‘LIVE-ACTION’ and World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Nate Smith, drummer, producer, and composer, has announced his album LIVE-ACTION and a new tour, kicking off in September. Listen to the newly released single 'MAGIC DANCE,' available now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Nate Smith, drummer, producer, and composer, has announced his album LIVE-ACTION and a new tour, kicking off in September. Listen to the newly released single 'MAGIC DANCE,' available now!
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Laufey Premieres New 'Lover Girl' Track Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has premiered “Lover Girl,” the latest single from her highly anticipated forthcoming album.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025
GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has premiered “Lover Girl,” the latest single from her highly anticipated forthcoming album.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present 2025 Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more. Learn how to attend.
Braxton Cook Sets New Album 'Not Everyone Can Go' & Headline Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2025
Juilliard-trained singer/songwriter Braxton Cook will release his next full-length album, Not Everyone Can Go. In addition to the announcement, he has also shared headline tour dates and a new single. Check it out here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2025
Juilliard-trained singer/songwriter Braxton Cook will release his next full-length album, Not Everyone Can Go. In addition to the announcement, he has also shared headline tour dates and a new single. Check it out here!
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