Jon Batiste was born in Louisiana to a prominent musical family. Several of his relatives are names in the music ... one album, the 2018 release Hollywood Africans, Batiste goes from a cover of Louis ...

Released in 2023 on World Music Radio, “MOVEMENT 18′ (Heroes)” explores quotes and music from Jon Batiste’s inspirations: Wayne Shorter, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, and Alvin Batiste.

and won best music film and best song written for visual media for “American Symphony” at the 2025 Grammy awards. Batiste’s “We Are” album won five awards in 2021, including album of the ...