Jon Batiste

Born: 1986-11-11

Jonathan Michael Batiste (born November 11, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and television personality. He has recorded and performed with artists including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, Roy Hargrove, Juvenile, and Mavis Staples. Batiste, with his band Stay Human, appeared nightly as bandleader and musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from 2015 to 2022. Batiste also serves as the music director of The Atlantic and the Creative Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In 2020, he co-composed the score for the Pixar animated film Soul, for which he received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Grammy Award and a BAFTA Film Award (all shared with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross). Batiste has garnered 5 Grammy Awards from 14 nominations, including an Album of the Year win for his album We Are (2021). In 2023, Batiste featured in the documentary film American Symphony which records the process of Batiste composing his first symphony.


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Saturday Night

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Released: 2024-09-27

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed...

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The Color Purple

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Released: 2023-12-25

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie...

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American Symphony

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Released: 2023-11-24

Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad,...

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Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration

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Released: 2024-11-08

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence), Lajatico, where once-in-a-lifetime...

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America's Musical Journey

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Released: 2018-05-17

"AMERICA'S MUSICAL JOURNEY" celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative risk-taking...

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Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale

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Released: 2016-11-08

Late night host Stephen Colbert leads a live 2016 election night special of anything-goes...

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Soul of a Nation Presents: Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration

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Released: 2022-06-17

The special brings together a mix of live performances and conversations with some of music’s...

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Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute

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Released: 2018-04-10

Elton John: I'm Still Standing – A Grammy Salute. Taped at the Theater at Madison Square Garden...

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Red Hook Summer

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Released: 2012-08-10

When his mom deposits him at the Red Hook housing project in Brooklyn to spend the summer with...

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Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes

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Released: 2022-10-21

The life and career of jazz musician Ron Carter, the most recorded bassist in history, featuring...

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Ukraine: Answering the Call

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Released: 2022-07-03

In this one-hour primetime special in support of Ukraine, the world's biggest celebrities,...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

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First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

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First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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Sherri

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2022-09-12

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

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First aired: 2008-04-22

Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

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Finding Your Roots

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First aired: 2012-03-24

Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost...

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Austin City Limits

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First aired: 1975-01-01

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music...

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The Oscars

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First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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The Oscars

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First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

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First aired: 2020-05-03

Each week, Fear the Walking Dead's Colman Domingo will send a couple of friends all the mixings...

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Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter

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First aired: 2023-12-31

THR’s famed Roundtables are reimagined for broadcast and offer a fresh perspective on a classic,...

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The Grammy Awards

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First aired: 1959-11-29

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...

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