I have seven uncles, and my dad played bass, they had a band together, that was the family band. And of course as the cousins got older, including myself, we joined a family band. All the cousins played. That's my heritage. Jon Batiste bandbascousin share on social
In such a globally connected world, musicians now have the unique opportunity to express all of the cultural 'mash ups' we are experiencing these days. Akin to the blend of cultures that occurred in early 20th-century New Orleans that led to the birth of jazz, I believe that the world has reached a similar cultural turning point. Jon Batiste 20thakinbirth share on social
Music is a tool that brings people together. Jon Batiste bringmusicpeople Change image and share on social
I'm from Kenner, Louisiana, where music is played for every occasion in life. There's music for being born, there's music for dying... It's just natural. Families get really good because they play a lot together. Jon Batiste beardiefamily share on social
Technology is something you have to embrace because technology is part of our generation. Digital natives, for instance, are people who grew up in a world that always had the Internet and who always had smartphones. Millennials aren't too far behind: my generation of people, who were in the mix of the Internet when it first came out. Jon Batiste digitalembracegeneration share on social
I'm always about trying to fill a need with what I do in my artistry. There is definitely a need in the performing arts world for a movement to come along that seriously connects with a next generation audience while still maintaining the timeless artistic objectives present throughout the history of the American music tradition. Jon Batiste americanartartistic share on social
The music is really about sharing an experience. That's why we call it Stay Human. It's like we're sharing this genuine human exchange. Jon Batiste callexchangeexperience Change image and share on social
With so many ways to communicate at our disposal, we must not forget the transformative power of a live music experience and genuine human exchange. Jon Batiste communicatedisposalexchange Change image and share on social
I played with Prince in 2010... the America tour. The one with Misty Copeland dancing on top of the piano! But Prince played the piano on that song. But I played two dates with him on that tour. When we played the gig, every couple of songs, Prince would change his clothes. Jon Batiste americachangeclothe share on social
The Batiste family is a large musical family in Louisiana, out in New Orleans. People go to New Orleans, and if they go to any club, four days out of the week I guarantee you that you will find a Batiste playing in the ensemble. Jon Batiste batisteclubday share on social