Jon Batiste is an American musician, composer, singer, and bandleader. He was born in 1986 in Louisiana and grew up in a musical family. Batiste is known for his jazz and blues-influenced style, and his ability to blend multiple genres into his music. Batiste released his debut album, "Times in New Orleans," in 2005, and has since released several other albums, including "Social Music" in 2013 and "Hollywood Africans" in 2018. He is also known for his work as a bandleader on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," where he leads the house band and performs with various guest artists. In addition to his music career, Batiste has also appeared in several TV shows and movies, including "Treme," "Mozart in the Jungle," and "Soul." He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including St. Vincent, Leon Bridges, and Cory Wong. Batiste has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including several Grammy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for his work on "Soul." He is known for his virtuosic piano playing, soulful vocals, and energetic live performances.