Jon Batiste is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, educator, and bandleader.
He is a member of a long lineage of musicians from the Batiste family of Louisiana.
He was introduced to music by his family's band, the Batiste Brothers Band, in which
he played percussion/drums at age 8. At his mother's suggestion, Batiste switched to piano at the age of 11.
He released his first CD at the age of 17.
Batiste was the music director and bandleader for
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and its band "Stay Human"
from September 8, 2015,
until August 11, 2022.
When Colbert announced that Batiste had decided he would not be returning to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,
in order to "pursue personal and professional interests".
-Wikipedia
Also known as:
Jon Batiste
Born:
November 11, 1986 (age
)
From:
Kenner, Louisiana, United States
Genres:
Jazz, blues, pop music, rock, soul, R&B, funk, hip hop, classical
Occupations:
Musician, educator, comedian
Instruments:
Piano, voice, melodica, electric bass, Hammond organ
Years active:
1998–present
Associated acts:
Stay Human, Stephen Colbert
Tour Dates: