In a digital exclusive interview with Ari Melber, Jon Batiste from ‘The Late Show’ opens up about his extensive career, taking jazz from the streets of New Orleans to New York City and working with the great Stevie Wonder. Batiste talks about his newly release album, Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard, and plays footage of his live performance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’ Batiste also gives Ari a special ‘Make Jazz Great Again’ hat.
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Colbert's Band Leader Jon Batiste Explains 'Make Jazz Great Again' | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
Colbert and Batiste on a mission to derail the trumpster train! GREAT!
Yeah great. All dems derailing Trumpsters yeaaahhh greaatt new collusion, new obstruction…yeahhhhhh new stupiditiesssss new harassementssss yeaahh it’s all dems can…because they have no agenda then impeach impeach impeach … what??? owh yeahhhhh the Nelly Ohr fantasiessssss about what?? you don’t know?? what is it? stupidity or ingnorant or don’t they show you??? guess the last one, because I don’t believe you’re that kind stupid.
Glad you got some good press here, Jon. You keep such an upbeat, positive attitude. And you’re a natty dresser! 🖒
I like the way Jon is making jazz great again– and transforming the residue of MAGA hat hate into beautiful music. And, boy, what a sweet and beautiful song he sings! Thank you, Jon!
“Celestial Jazz” – I’m a professional jazz musician myself (not in his league though) … I know what he means by that.
I’m pleased he’s so successful … I’m sure he won’t be sending Colbert an e-mail that says “can’t make it tonight – got a gig in Boston, pays $150 – can’t turn it down, sorry” any time soon 🙂
[my gig on Sunday is roughly $150 – lol]
Love his work on Colbert (especially the impro) – I like spotting the quotes he uses; some of them would only be familiar to ardent jazz fans.
So much talent, joy, and class in one person.
He really matches Colbert like that!❤
Thanks for the great interview and kudos to this man’s mission and light
i want whatever he’s on! lol
Such a wonderful, beautiful man.
So beautiful, I love the positive, so hopeful.
Batiste dropping some heavy gems here.
It’s my first time seeing him off Colbert’s show, and I’m pleasantly surprised.
Jon is a beautiful human being!
Jay Thomas,, Seattle musician, dig it up!
Ari – you’re awesome. John, LOVE your music.
This is the best thing today. Trumps the drumpfer. Thank you for having him on .
Luv, luv, luv Jon Baptiste !! A person I’d like to watch play his New Orleans sounds for hours ! (and days!)
I love this guy. He is wicked intelligent on the Colbert show. ♥️♥️
OMG this is phenomenal! I have always been so blessed to hear Jon on Colbert – he is even more a blessing in real time – love his energy beyond words, so I’ll end in THANK YOU,JON!
Jon Batiste is the essence of the America we love.
He is intelligent, funny, creative, and has integrity and grace.
Ari and Jon, two of my faves! 😘😘
On the same show?! 🤩🤩
I’m buying a lottery ticket tonight. 😎
Thank you Ari for this positive interview, we all need Jon Baptiste’s must mindset. And you too were great.