Jon Batiste
American musician
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| 2025 | Anticipated release of a song 'Sunshine in the Room' with James Bay from an upcoming TBA album |
| February 2025 | Batiste is scheduled to perform the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX, accompanied by deaf actress Stephanie Nogueras in American Sign Language. |
| 2024 | Jon Batiste launched his first headlining concert tour, the Uneasy Tour, featuring solo performances. |
| 2024 | Appeared in the ensemble comedy-drama film Saturday Night, directed by Jason Reitman, playing musician Billy Preston and composing the film's score. |
| November 2024 | Batiste performed as a musical guest at the National Book Awards in New York City. |
| November 15 2024 | Scheduled release of 'Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1)' through Verve and Naht Jona labels in CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats. |
| 2023 | Collaborated with Lana Del Rey on two songs from her album 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd': 'Jon Batiste Interlude' and 'Candy Necklace' |
| 2023 | Featured in the documentary film American Symphony, which documents his process of composing his first symphony. |
| 2023 | Featured on Lauren Daigle's song 'Saint Ferdinand' alongside Natalie Hemby |
| August 18 2023 | Jon Batiste released the 'World Music Radio' album, which was preceded by the single 'Calling Your Name'. |
| June 2023 | Jon Batiste announced his concept album 'World Music Radio', featuring collaborations with artists like Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, NewJeans, and JID. |
| 2022 | Featured on the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's commemorative poster. |
| 2022 | At the 64th Grammy Awards, earned 11 nominations (8 for 'We Are' and 3 for 'Soul'), winning 5 awards including Album of the Year, becoming the second Black artist to win this award since 2008. |
| 2022 | Named in Time magazine's 'Top 100 Most Influential People' in the Icons category. |
| 2022 | Jon Batiste released 'Sweet' with Pentatonix and Diane Warren from the album Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1 |
| 2022 | Won Grammy Award for Album of the Year. |
| 2022 | Released collaboration 'L.O.V.E.' with Yung Bae and EarthGang on the album Groove Continental: Side A |
| September 22 2022 | Jon Batiste conducted the premiere of his original composition 'American Symphony' at Carnegie Hall in New York, marking his orchestral debut. The performance was a personal narrative that explored themes of America through a collage-like musical presentation. |
| August 11 2022 | Stephen Colbert announced that Jon Batiste would be leaving The Late Show to pursue personal and professional interests. |
| April 4 2022 | Released 'Jon Batiste: The Nominated Collection' digital download and streaming EP through Verve and Naht Jona labels |
| April 3 2022 | Batiste and Jaouad publicly revealed their marriage during an interview on CBS News Sunday Morning. |
| February 2022 | Jon Batiste married journalist and musician Suleika Jaouad in a private home ceremony. |
| 2021 | Won Album of the Year Grammy Award for his album We Are. |
| 2021 | Jon Batiste released 'Freedom' as a single from the album We Are, which peaked at number 4 on the charts |
| 2021 | Received 11 nominations, becoming the most nominated artist at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. |
| October 2021 | Made a surprise performance singing 'Like a Prayer' with Madonna in the streets of Harlem, promoting her concert film Madame X. |
| September 24 2021 | Batiste released 'Jazz Selections: Music From and Inspired by Soul', a companion album to the film, distributed by Walt Disney on LP and digital platforms. |
| July 29 2021 | Released live album 'Live at Electric Lady' on Verve and Naht Jona labels, available exclusively via streaming. |
| March 19 2021 | Released his fifth solo studio album 'We Are', which he described as a culmination of his life and most representative of his creative and artistic self. |
| January 12 2021 | Released 'We Are the Golden Ones' digital download and streaming EP through Verve and Naht Jona labels |
| 2020 | Jon Batiste released the single 'I Need You' from the album We Are |
| 2020 | Jon Batiste collaborated on multiple songs including 'When I Get There' with Peter CottonTale, Jeremih, Jamila Woods, and Jack Red; 'Skylark' with Nora Germain; and 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' with Deon Jones |
| December 21 2020 | Released 'A Little Bit of Soul' digital download and streaming EP through Verve and Naht Jona labels |
| December 18 2020 | Jon Batiste released the soundtrack album 'Soul' in collaboration with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, through Walt Disney, available on CD, digital download, and streaming platforms. |
| November 27 2020 | Released 'We Are: Roots & Traditions' vinyl EP through Verve label |
| July 13 2020 | Jon Batiste collaborated with Regina Carter, John Daversa, and Harvey Mason to release 'Swing States: Harmony in the Battleground', a digital download and streaming release through Tiger Turn. |
| June 2020 | Batiste performed at the Juneteenth celebration in Brooklyn, New York, participating in protests, marches, rallies, and vigils to celebrate and fight for equal rights for Black people. He performed on the steps of the Brooklyn Public Library alongside Matt Whitaker, in a performance presented in partnership with Sing For Hope, during a period of racial justice protests following George Floyd's murder and the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| May 29 2020 | Jon Batiste collaborated with Cory Wong to release the album 'Meditations', which was self-released and available in CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats. |
| 2019 | Received a Grammy nomination for Best American Roots Performance for his cover of 'St. James Infirmary Blues'. |
| November 1 2019 | Released live album 'Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard' on Verve and Naht Jona labels, available on CD, LP, digital download, and streaming, which peaked at No. 7 on jazz charts. |
| August 2 2019 | Released live album 'Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard' on Verve and Naht Jona labels, available on CD, LP, and digital download, which peaked at No. 3 on jazz charts. |
| March 27 2019 | Released 'Spotify Singles' streaming EP through Verve and Naht Jona labels |
| 2018 | Jon Batiste released 'Sweet Lorraine' for the Relief: A Benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America's Musicians Relief Fund |
| 2018 | Named Grand Marshal of Endymion Parade in New Orleans. |
| September 28 2018 | Released 'Hollywood Africans' studio album through Verve and Naht Jona labels in CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats. |
| 2017 | Released singles 'Ohio' with Leon Bridges and Gary Clark Jr., and 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' for The Atlantic. Performed the National Anthem at the NBA All Star Game and opened the US Open. |
| May 2017 | Received an honorary degree from Salve Regina University for his musical achievements and contributions to Newport's 2014 International Jazz Day. |
| April 22 2017 | Stay Human performed at the March for Science rally at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. |
| March 24 2017 | Released live album 'The Music of John Lewis' with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis, issued by Blue Engine label on CD and digital download. |
| 2016 | Placed in Forbes 30 Under 30 music list, recognizing his emerging talent and potential in the music industry. |
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