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My Take
Jon Batiste is one of those rare musicians who makes everything look effortless, and it kind of drives me crazy in the best way. He grew up steeped in Louisiana's jazz culture — the Batiste family is basically New Orleans royalty — and that foundation gives his music this deep, joyful rootedness you can't fake. Watching him dominate the 2022 Grammys, walking away with five wins including Album of the Year for We Are, felt like a long-overdue coronation. And then there's his Academy Award-winning score for Soul — the guy writes for Pixar and wins Oscars while also being the bandleader on Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The range is genuinely absurd. He's also collaborated with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Lana Del Rey, which tells you everything about how he refuses to stay in one lane. At his best, he makes you feel like music is a communal, joyful act — not a product, but a celebration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Batiste
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・バティスト
- Reading
- じょん・ばてぃすと
- Born
- November 11, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Metairie, Louisiana, United States
- Occupation
- jazz musician / pianist / singer / musician / teacher
2. Background
- High school
- St. Augustine High School
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Academy Award for Best Original Score
- 2022 Grammy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- 2021 British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- 2022 Time 100
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Color Purple | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Batiste born?
Born November 11, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Jon Batiste from?
Jon Batiste is from Metairie, Louisiana, United States.
What does Jon Batiste do?
Jon Batiste works as jazz musician, pianist, singer, musician, teacher.
What is Jon Batiste known for?
Notable works include The Color Purple.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.