The Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste brings his genre-bending musical talents and energetic stage presence to audiences through his work as a composer and cultural leader. The musical genre of Batiste combines jazz and classical elements with his fearless approach to performing soul, funk, pop and gospel music which has made him a leading artist of his time.

The Juilliard-trained pianist from New Orleans gained national recognition through his role as bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert which made him a well-known figure to audiences across the country. The 2021 album WE ARE received widespread critical praise and won five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year which established Batiste as a modern music artist who defies genre boundaries.