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Jon Batiste

In such a globally connected world, musicians now have the unique opportunity to express all of the cultural ‘mash ups’ we are experiencing these days. Akin to the blend of cultures that occurred in early 20th-century New Orleans that led to the birth of jazz, I believe that the world has reached a similar cultural turning point.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

We are in a technological age, and ‘Social Music’ aims to reflect that spirit of advancement, collaboration and connectivity while still remaining ‘human.’ And Stay Human, then, is a reminder of what connects us all. It’s our mantra.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

I’m always about trying to fill a need with what I do in my artistry. There is definitely a need in the performing arts world for a movement to come along that seriously connects with a next generation audience while still maintaining the timeless artistic objectives present throughout the history of the American music tradition.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

As far as music, Louis Armstrong is one of my heroes.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

I still consider myself to be introverted, but everyone has a side of themselves that is amplified. Performers have to learn to tap into that, even if it’s not natural.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

Jazz has a tradition that has enriched the culture in America. The intellectualism of it does nothing but make you think on a higher level and make you a better person if you engage in the music and let it do what it does when it is played at its highest level.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

The thing about Spike Lee… that’s a deep experience to work with someone who is that intense and knows their vision that well. The character I play in ‘Red Hook Summer’ is super country and super loud. I suppose he is some version of myself.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

My sense of style is influenced by how I feel. I want to express myself because they see you before they hear you. You want to come on stage, and what you look like should represent the song you are playing or the set you are about to play or the message in your music.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

On the road, you can’t really develop a personal life.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

The music is really about sharing an experience. That’s why we call it Stay Human. It’s like we’re sharing this genuine human exchange.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

It’s not like the old competition that you had between Leno and Letterman. It’s a friendly competition between Fallon and Stephen.

– Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

There were so many people after that first ‘Colbert Report’ interview that were impressed by the synergy we had during the interview. People everywhere we’d go would say, ‘You should be the bandleader; it would be great for jazz. It would be great for the music.’ But I was completely against it.

– Jon Batiste

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