Jon Batiste
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About
Internationally known gospel singer and founder of the band Stay Human best known for their album Social Music. The album enjoyed over a month at number one on the Billboard and iTunes Jazz Music Charts. He was named Artistic Director at Large of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Before Fame
He obtained both his undergraduate and masters degrees in piano from the prestigious Juilliard School of Music.
Trivia
He was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 most influential people in the world in 2012. He won album of the year at the 2022 Grammys for WE ARE.
Family Life
He was born in Kenner, Louisiana to a long line of musicians. He is married to Suleika Jaouad.
Associated With
He was the bandleader for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
