Jon Batiste
Latest News on Jon Batiste:
Andra Day To Receive Humanitarian Award at Annual Chapin Awards Gala (Mar 4, 2026)
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Lineup (Mar 2, 2026)
Laufey Sets Deluxe Edition of 'A Matter of Time' Album; New Track Now Streaming (Feb 25, 2026)
Andra Day To Receive Humanitarian Award at Annual Chapin Awards Gala (Mar 4, 2026)
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Lineup (Mar 2, 2026)
Laufey Sets Deluxe Edition of 'A Matter of Time' Album; New Track Now Streaming (Feb 25, 2026)
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
Andra Day To Receive Humanitarian Award at Annual Chapin Awards Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026
Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Andra Day will be honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger’s Chapin Awards Gala on May 6, 2026, at Cipriani 25 in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026
Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Andra Day will be honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger’s Chapin Awards Gala on May 6, 2026, at Cipriani 25 in New York City.
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Benefit Concert, taking place this Tuesday, March 3, at Carnegie Hall. De Niro will read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, the basis in part for Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln,” by composer Philip Glass.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
Robert De Niro and Elvis Costello have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Benefit Concert, taking place this Tuesday, March 3, at Carnegie Hall. De Niro will read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum Address, the basis in part for Symphony No. 15 “Lincoln,” by composer Philip Glass.
Laufey Sets Deluxe Edition of 'A Matter of Time' Album; New Track Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026
Laufey will release a deluxe edition of her GRAMMY-winning album A Matter of Time this spring. Titled A Matter of Time: The Final Hour, the album includes four new tracks and will be available April 10. Listen to one of the new tracks now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026
Laufey will release a deluxe edition of her GRAMMY-winning album A Matter of Time this spring. Titled A Matter of Time: The Final Hour, the album includes four new tracks and will be available April 10. Listen to one of the new tracks now.
Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tribute and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.
Luther Brown Joins LATIN N' SOUL TAKE MANHATTAN as Choreographer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
World-renowned, Emmy-nominated choreographer Luther Brown has joined the creative team of Latin n' Soul Take Manhattan: The Musical, a bold new stage production currently in development.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
World-renowned, Emmy-nominated choreographer Luther Brown has joined the creative team of Latin n' Soul Take Manhattan: The Musical, a bold new stage production currently in development.
HADESTOWN Alum Ani DiFranco Sets 2026 'Spirit Of Love' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, who made her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown in 2024, will hit the road for her Spirit Of Love tour, an extensive run of live performances for the spring and summer of 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, who made her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown in 2024, will hit the road for her Spirit Of Love tour, an extensive run of live performances for the spring and summer of 2026.
Wolf Trap Unveils 2026 Summer Season of Classical and Opera Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Wolf Trap will present a diverse lineup of classical music and opera performances for its 2026 summer season, featuring renowned global artists and ensembles.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Wolf Trap will present a diverse lineup of classical music and opera performances for its 2026 summer season, featuring renowned global artists and ensembles.
Hozier, Jon Batiste, & More Among Lineup for 10th Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026
Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026
Hozier, Jon Batiste, Mary J. Blige, Paul Simon, and more will be among the lineup for the tenth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, which will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday, March 5.
Boston Pops Spring Season Led by Keith Lockhart to Begin in May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
The Boston Pops has announced its 2026 spring season at Symphony Hall under conductor Keith Lockhart. The lineup includes performances by Jon Batiste, Leslie Odom, Jr., Ben Folds, Pink Martini, and St. Vincent.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
The Boston Pops has announced its 2026 spring season at Symphony Hall under conductor Keith Lockhart. The lineup includes performances by Jon Batiste, Leslie Odom, Jr., Ben Folds, Pink Martini, and St. Vincent.
Photos: Inside the 2026 GRAMMYs with Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026
Last night was music's biggest night and Laufey, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny and more took home awards at the 68th Annual Grammys. Take a look at photos from the event, performances, and the red carpet below!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026
Last night was music's biggest night and Laufey, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny and more took home awards at the 68th Annual Grammys. Take a look at photos from the event, performances, and the red carpet below!
Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.
Listen: Matt Von Roderick Drops Cover of Jerome Kern's 'I’m Old Fashioned'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick has shared a new single, his version of the jazz classic “I’m Old Fashioned,' originally written by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Check it out here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick has shared a new single, his version of the jazz classic “I’m Old Fashioned,' originally written by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer. Check it out here.
Wharton Arts to Present SOUND BEYOND SIGHT Black History Month Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
A Black History Month concert titled Sound Beyond Sight will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Sieminski Theater at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026
A Black History Month concert titled Sound Beyond Sight will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Sieminski Theater at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.
Wynton Marsalis to Step Down as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Aafter nearly 40 years of leadership, Wynton Marsalis will be transitioning from his current role as the artistic and administrative leader at Jazz at Lincoln Center over the next two and a half years.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Aafter nearly 40 years of leadership, Wynton Marsalis will be transitioning from his current role as the artistic and administrative leader at Jazz at Lincoln Center over the next two and a half years.
Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
Moses Sumney and Jesse Malin Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026
Critically acclaimed, genre-bending Ghanaian American artist Moses Sumney and New York’s quintessential renaissance man Jesse Malin have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert on March 3rd at Carnegie Hall.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026
Critically acclaimed, genre-bending Ghanaian American artist Moses Sumney and New York’s quintessential renaissance man Jesse Malin have joined the lineup for the 39th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert on March 3rd at Carnegie Hall.
XAVIER SMITH'S LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE Returning to Joe's Pub for 14th Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Xavier Smith's long-running Ladies of Soul Tribute will return to Joe’s Pub for its 14th year on Thursday, February 12, 2026, now reimagined as a one-night-only Gentlemen’s Edition just in time for Valentine'ss Day.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Xavier Smith's long-running Ladies of Soul Tribute will return to Joe’s Pub for its 14th year on Thursday, February 12, 2026, now reimagined as a one-night-only Gentlemen’s Edition just in time for Valentine'ss Day.
Allison Russell, Debbie Harry, & More Join 2026 Tibet House US Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
The Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert will return to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall this March, with a lineup that includes Allison Russell, Debbie Harry, Toro y Moi, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
The Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert will return to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall this March, with a lineup that includes Allison Russell, Debbie Harry, Toro y Moi, and more.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Learn more here!
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