Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste is a Musician, Multi-Instrumentalist, Educator, comedian, and Band Leader. Batiste has collaborated with many famous musicians in various genres of music.

He has released recordings that are performed in over 40 countries. He has also appeared as an actor in both film and television.  In 2012, Batiste was also listed on ARTINFO as one of the 30 under 30 most influential people in the world of music.

Age, Family, And Ethnicity

Jon Batiste was born Jonathan Batiste on the 11th of November in 1986 in Louisiana, USA, to father Michael Batiste, while his mother's name is unknown. As of May 2022, he is 35 years old. Regarding his nationality, he is American, while his ethnicity is Afro-American. His birth sign is Scorpio. Get to know about Susan Blakely and Nico Santos

Batiste is from a long lineage of Musicians from The Batiste Family of Louisiana. At the age of 8, he used to play drums/percussion in his family's band, The Batiste Brothers Band.

Educational Details

Due to this, he developed his interest in music, but his mother wanted him to learn the piano, and at 11, he began to play the piano. But now, he also plays Melodica.

In 2004, Batiste graduated from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He later attended Juilliard School, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degree in jazz studies in 2008 and 2011, respectively.

A Look At His Professional Career

At the age of 17, Batiste, with his unique and iconic voice, released his first CD titled Times in New Orleans, featuring musicians like Jason Marsalis, Donald Harrison Jr., and Christian Scott. By that time, he was getting attention as a talented young Musician, and while studying at the Juilliard School, he released his second CD entitled Live In New York: At the Rubin Museum Of Art.

The singer received Movado Future Legend Award. He became the only person to receive this honor for jazz in 2006. This subsequently rose him to fame.

Batiste performed in Amsterdam,

During the year 2007, Batiste performed his shows at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and opened masterclasses and workshops throughout Holland in underprivileged neighborhoods.

He composed music for the performance, where six young musicians from the Netherlands were present. It was a huge success and also gained him national attention.

 Performed in over 40 countries

Again, he was invited back to Carnegie Hall to perform his concerts. In 2008, Batiste played on National TV in the NBA All-Star Game halftime show, where he was the youngest artist to perform along with Allen Toussaint, Harry Connick Jr., Dr. John, Ellis Marsalis, Art Neville, Ivan Neville, and Davell Crawford.

Batiste performed in over 40 countries and released his 2 CDs and 2 EPs of his own by 2009. In 2012, he was appointed as Associate Artistic Director at National Jazz Museum In Harlem. In 2013, he collaborated with the drummer Chad Smith and Bassist Bill Laswell of the Red hot Chilli Peppers band to make a film that was ultimately never made.

Performed With Famous Artist

On November 4, 2014, the soundtrack titled The Process was released. Jon Batiste has performed and recorded with many talented artists like The Soul Rebels, Jimmy Buffett, Questlove, and many others. The trio, Batiste, Phil Kuehn (Bassist), and Joe Saylor (Drummer), met in 2004, and In 2005, they began performing around New York City.

After some years, he added Eddie Barbash on alto saxophone and Ibanda Ruhumbika on tuba, and they all attended the Juilliard School. Jon named his music group "Stay Human, " and in recent years, they have done many tours.

Famous Tv Series

They are mostly liked for their energetic performances and actively interacting with audiences. In 2011, the band released CD entitled MY N.Y, which was recorded while running on New York City Subway Trains. They perform live on the streets calling the performance Love Riots. Batiste's first appearance on TV was at the age of 9 when he played a lead role in a Japanese Tourism Commercial.

Besides, Batiste appeared in the HBO TV series Treme in seasons 2, 3, and 4, went to look in the film Red Hook Summer, and composed music for it. In 2014, they performed their group single, Express Yourself on The Colbert Report, and On June 4, 2015, they were announced as a house band for the show called The Late Show With Stephan Colbert.

Net Worth 

Batiste has earned a huge amount of money from his music career. Though the exact amount of his net worth is still under review, according to some online sources, it is believed to be more than $4 million. Further, the actor and singer might have earned a huge sum from his live shows, Grammys, and concerts.

In addition to his music career, Batiste has appeared in several TV and film projects and accumulated a good amount of money. He is active on Instagram with 732 thousand followers and his estimated earnings per post is $1649- $2748 with an engagement rate of 3.09% as per the influencer marketing hub. He lives a lavish lifestyle with his net worth and salary.

Is Batiste Married? 

Batiste has recently married his long-time girlfriend, Suleika Jaouad, a writer, advocate, and motivational speaker. According to her social media, the couple met 19 years back and is still together. They, however, have not revealed anything regarding their children.

 Batiste's wife, Jaouad, is an avid animal lover and a dog person who has a pet dog named Oscar. And she often posts photos of her dog on her social media.

The couple posts several pictures together on their social media. 

Age, Body Measurements, And Other Facts

• Age: As of 2022, he is 35 years old.
• Birth Sign: Scorpio
• Height: He is 5 feet 10 inches tall.
• Body Measurements: He has a muscular body built. However, the actual measurements are unknown. 
• Hair Color: He has black color hair.
• Eyes color: His eyes are brown in color.
• He never consumes alcohol.

Most Asked Question

1. Who is Jon Batiste married to?

As mentioned above, the man of all seasons, Batiste, is married to writer Suleika Jaouad.

2. Who is Jon Batiste's father?

Batiste is from a long lineage of Musicians from The Batiste Family of Louisiana. His father, Michael Batiste, is a legendary bassist who performed with Isaac Hayes and Jackie Wilson on the "Chitlin' Circuit" in the '60s and '70s. In fact, his dad was the one who co-founded the Batiste Brother Band. The band comprised seven brothers who played R&B, soul, funk, and New Orleans music.

3. What is Jon Batiste and net worth salary?

Though the exact amount of his net worth is still under review, according to some online sources, it is believed to be more than $4 million. His annual salary is estimated between $50 thousand to $80 thousand

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