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Batiste is an American musician, bandleader, and television personality. He has recorded and performed with artists in various genres of music (Stevie Wonder, Prince, Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, and Mavis Staples), released his own recordings, and performed in more than 40 countries. Batiste regularly tours with his band Stay Human, and appears with them nightly as bandleader and musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.


Batiste also serves as the Music Director of The Atlantic and the Creative Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. In 2020, he acted as co-composer on the Pixar animated film Soul, for which he received a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and an Academy Award for Best Original Score with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (of which the three had won for the former).

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Billy Strings and Jesca Hoop to Join Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR

Billy Strings and Jesca Hoop will appear as special guest artists this Saturday, January 11 to kick off season two performances of The Energy Curfew Music Hour. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kravis Center Announces CIMAFUNK This May

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced that CIMAFUNK is coming to West Palm Beach for a single performance on Friday, May 23, 2025.
CIMAFUNK to Perform at Kravis Center in May 2025

CIMAFUNK is coming to West Palm Beach's Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for a single performance in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SLEEP NO MORE Played Final Performance at The McKittrick Hotel

Sleep No More, the site-specific, immersive experience, has closed following the matinee performance on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the McKittrick Hotel.
Sammy Miller and The Congregation Come to the Eisemann Center

The Eisemann Center for Performing Arts has announced that Sammy Miller and The Congregation will bring jazz to the Bank of America Theatre in February. Learn more here!
What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.
Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson & More to Join 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert

One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to The Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to attend.
Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR Season Two is Coming to Audible Theater

Audible will present the return of The Energy Curfew Music Hour, featuring the Grammy Award-winning band Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Kevin Smiley Debuts New Performance Video for 'Sunshine State'

Emerging singer, songwriter and musician Kevin Smiley released a new acoustic performance video for his song, “Sunshine State.” The song is from Smiley’s debut EP, Hurts Worse, which was released last month.
2025 YoungArts Award Winners Announced

YoungArts has announced the 2025 YoungArts award winners— more than 800 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country, heralding the next generation of artists to watch.
Dan Wilson Wins First CMA Award for Song of the Year

Last night at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Dan Wilson took home his first CMA Award for Song of the Year for Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse.” The win marks a major achievement for the song that won Best Country Song at the GRAMMYs earlier this year. 
Davell Crawford Will Perform at the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival

Davell Crawford and his quartet will return to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform “Davell Crawford: a Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark at Newark Symphony Hall.
Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.
Hollywood Music In Media Awards Announce 2024 Nominations

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards announced 2024 nominees, highlighting EMILIA PÉREZ with five nominations and songs by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Diane Warren. The event is set for November 20.
Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Brittany Howard and Doechii Will Headline Musicians on Musicians at The Apollo

Rolling Stone and The Apollo announced that hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes, Grammy nominated superstar GloRilla, Grammy award winning artist Brittany Howard, and multi-award nominated rapper/singer Doechii will headline the next installment of the acclaimed Musicians on Musicians event series.
SLEEP NO MORE to Play Final Performance in Janaury

Sleep No More will play its final performance. The show was originally announced to end performances on January 28, 2024, but due to immense demand from fans all over the globe, several additional extensions were announced. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bernie Taupin to Receive Hollywood Music In Media Awards Career Achievement Honor

Bernie Taupin, one of the most prolific and successful lyricists in history and storied collaborator with Sir Elton John, will receive the prestigious Outstanding Career Achievement Award during the 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) to be held on November 20, 2024 at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
Jazz Arts Group Welcomes Jon Lampley

Jazz Arts Group Columbus will welcome Ohio native and founding member of the dynamic Columbus group the Huntertones, Jon Lampley, for one night. Lampley is currently a member of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show Band and will bring his show Night Service with Jon Lampley to the Lincoln Theatre on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. 
Pianist, Vocalist, Humorist Judy Carmichael To Return To Bay Street Theater

Judy Carmichael, known for her piano, vocal, and humor talents, is set to perform at Bay Street Theater. The event will feature her unique blend of music and comedy, celebrating the American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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