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Went to high school with Jon... the person you see there is the person he truly is, he was always smiling, a bright light and fun to watch! ❤️

@BijoudeBexar

3 жыл бұрын

Representing!

@capoeirastronaut

3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing him on the Colbert show. The most AMAZING piano player and such a super nice guy

@ronkopald

3 жыл бұрын

@@capoeirastronaut The truly most talented and beautiful musician on late night besides Branford Marsalis.

@decruzyserao6994

3 жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏

@Mecca4BA

3 жыл бұрын

I can imagine

This entire band is the coolest cat in town.

@jlhumor1565

4 жыл бұрын

I can't think of something better than this to bring us together right now.

@jlhumor1565

4 жыл бұрын

It's seems suspicious that this was just released three weeks ago.

@Fadilanse

4 жыл бұрын

facts

@nkosintlenkabi2581

3 жыл бұрын

No cap

@LordBaca

3 жыл бұрын

Word

The all female band is giving me SOOO MUCH LIFE!

@TheAmazongrl

2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking. You don’t see that enough.

@gwendavis9420

2 жыл бұрын

They are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@kianahassani3891

Жыл бұрын

Who do you love? Who you gonna love? Who do you love when push comes to shove? How does it feel? How's it gonna feel? How does it feel when it's getting too real? Why sometimes does it seem like all I wanna do All I wanna do is cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry What can you say? What you gonna say To make it okay? And who's gonna pay? Who will you fight? How you gonna fight? Who will you fight to make it alright? Why sometimes does it feel like all I wanna do All I wanna do is cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry Floods keep on rising Tears keep on falling down Oh, why? Cry Cry, cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry Cry, cry, cry

@johnhalverson1133

Жыл бұрын

Oh man this 74 year old body wants to shake what my mama gave me. The all girl backup fits the groove perfectly. Jon is a treasure!

This dude is the best example of walking forward with compassion, kindness and joy. Inspiring is an understatement! Thank you for your amazing music brother

@soniadownie8749

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@RobertJohnson-bj5lk

4 ай бұрын

So much Joy coming from Jon’s music. I’m so glad that Stephen Colbert introduced him to us.

As a female musician, I'm usually the only girl in the group, if not the only other one. To see an all women band, what! This is amazing! Update: I completely forgot that I commented on this a year ago and didn’t realize all the feedback it got! My prayers and best wishes of success goes out to all musicians and artists around!! ☺️

@timothy2204

3 жыл бұрын

We need more female musicians!!

@colaboytje

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothy2204 We need more women fighting for their spot. As if men don't have to fight to get to play with such a talent. And if you don't know: the charts are dominated by women.

@nicovilches8225

3 жыл бұрын

@@colaboytje very gross vibes from u

@colaboytje

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicovilches8225 What? Since when is stating facts gross?

@hazelchief-rabbit5903

3 жыл бұрын

@@colaboytje yeah, I'm also puzzled by Nico's comment. @Nico Vilches, care to explain yourself?

I couldn't find if anyone else did it so here you go: 0:13 Cry 4:09 Coltrane 8:13 Tell the Truth 12:13 I Need You

@JoseMendoza-mx4vs

3 жыл бұрын

Ma hero

@tropicalpacino7318

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks @Mr. RASH, just to let you, NPR always puts the tracklist at the end of the description, took me a while to figure it out.. :)

@jasonganslaw7314

3 жыл бұрын

God bless

@luigiproni3111

Жыл бұрын

love you

This is brilliant. The Grammys brought me here. Jon is an excellent musician and the band has all the feels he needs.

@nkululekonazo5755

2 жыл бұрын

Me too I just watched his jazz session piece live I think it was recorded Last year. ..he's so versatile and talented...he do many genres of music 🎶🎵🎤🥰👑❤️👏 I'm such a fan.

@johnjohnson1250

2 жыл бұрын

He's the band leader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

@tengkuiestatiptra

2 жыл бұрын

@@nkululekonazo5755 performs with joy and soul

@gailremp8389

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjohnson1250 yes. We know. All good

@gwendavis9420

2 жыл бұрын

This man and his music gives me so so much joy! 💜

This guy absolutely deserves all the love he’s getting from the Grammys

This is the NPR concert you wasn't looking for, but now you know you needed it.

@danideboer2492

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@MzansiSoul

2 жыл бұрын

Just happened to me! This man is truly a Gem

@ried4476

Жыл бұрын

I looked and thought it was Leon Bridges 🤭 Surprise 🎉NOICE!!!

@karendurant4981

7 ай бұрын

Yes, this one came to me on my home feed!

Jon Batiste is a graduate of Julliard and is the Artistic Director of the National Jazz Museum, as well as the Musical Director of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. He is badass.

@KazKcatta

3 жыл бұрын

Leave some for the rest of us, shesshhhh

@michaelautry5961

3 жыл бұрын

@@KazKcatta just the facts.

@TheStorehouseOfMemories

3 жыл бұрын

Respect, his work is just amazing!

@michaelautry5961

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheStorehouseOfMemories Got to see him and shake his hand once. I was front row, dead center at one of his shows with Stay Human. Agreed - the man is an amazing musician.

@evelynbonner3908

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelautry5961 Yes, he is amazing! I love Jon Batiste.

Sarah, Negah, Endea, Celisse - hats off, you are brilliant, brilliant Artistes.

Their performance of "I Need You" might be the best life performance of any song I've ever heard, absolutely breathtaking

Jon is not one of the artists that is going out there and saying, we need to give space for women in music. He simply comes out with a full female band.

@ajude234

3 жыл бұрын

Full respect from this female. I'm over the talkers, but I have respect for the doers.

@SomeOne-iq5zy

3 жыл бұрын

Do women not have space in music then?

@evoski3

3 жыл бұрын

@@SomeOne-iq5zy I believe they do. And I do feel they have an even bigger platform, than males. Charts are dominated by female artists nowadays. So I get surprised about reading comments about females not having space in music.

@fcayhr

3 жыл бұрын

@@evoski3 i understand what you're saying about women dominating music charts but off the top of my head, i'd assume they're mainly popular in pop music and its variants. maybe some indie. (maybe rnb? i think rnb charts are balanced in gender, but then i would say indie is too, haha.) i also agree that the artists with the largest platforms are usually women, though again, mainly pop artists! when i read these comments about women taking up space in music, it's obvious to me that they're talking about female * musicians *, like jon batiste's band here. (of course, i think about songwriters, producers, and women in other executive positions too. after all, to talk about any ~representation disparity~ in any type of media seems performative if we don't think about those who work behind the scenes as well.) and while we're on this note, i also think of seeing women take up more space, whether as vocalists or musicians, in non-pop genres as well. and i might not actually have to say this, but of course this isn't about wanting to see more women just for the sake of gender equality or whatever. it's that with all the musical talent in the world, it makes sense for there to be just as many talented women as there are men in the same spaces :)

@grawham

3 жыл бұрын

@@evoski3 I definitely see what you mean but you just don't see nearly as many women represented in non-pop scenes like bluegrass or jazz. It's not that they aren't there, or that they aren't successful there, but if you go into any music club with a house band or whatever, it's pretty much always big-majority if not entirely dudes =/

The guitarist behind Jon has a top tier stank face. Respect

@Smitty8858

4 жыл бұрын

YESSS. Came here for this.

@Khameleon77

4 жыл бұрын

Yasssss!😂😂😂❤️

@kevinberstler

4 жыл бұрын

Factual af.

@gelonious1

4 жыл бұрын

I believe that is Ms. Celisse Henderson. She a bad lady.. and I know her sister.. but I wish I knew her :)

@nomansjam3950

4 жыл бұрын

Celise!!..part if the extended Phish family Got to see her twice in Ghosts of the Forest

Mr Jon Batiste is the most accomplished and versatile musician in the world ever, period. PERIOD. God, what a humble, beautiful, and soulful man. I love him! 😍🥰 Thank you NPR for Jon and this accomplished group of women. Their music moves me! 💃🏽❤

@JuanVelezEcheverri

4 ай бұрын

Versatile, possibly yes. Accomplished? Nope.

INSTANTLY HAPPY!!! I'm from South Africa, I don't care what language you speak, we all understand and feel this fantastic music! Jon Baptiste is legendary! And the band...OMG!

He looks like one of those Disney character that literally breaths music

@connorclose3084

4 жыл бұрын

he does look kind of magical, like he’s too good to be true

@thirtyyearoldmulberryfield

4 жыл бұрын

Like when Andre 3K had a cartoon?

@technomarineco

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@blakeevans3293

4 жыл бұрын

Roux Quier he really does 😂😂😂😂

@scrapper666

4 жыл бұрын

It's "breathes" music; "breaths" are what you take when you breathe.

The way the Drummer and the Percussionist look at each other when they realize they are in the pocket @ 9:53. Their smile is so cute.

@pman8478

3 жыл бұрын

It made me so happy too

@jonathasvieira6414

3 жыл бұрын

Nêgah é maravilhosa. She's wonderful

@metaphysicalnana7945

Ай бұрын

Being a drummer my self, I know that feeling when you lock in, the Ancestors join in and it's a rap!!

Sometimes you just feel lucky living at the same time with Jon Batiste

@SusieParker1960

2 ай бұрын

I felt the very same way. He makes life bearable!

@jeer5143

2 ай бұрын

@@SusieParker1960 I'm so happy for you

Architectural Digest brought me here... Didn't know who Jon Batiste was, but seeing the beautiful home he shares with his wife and learning he is a Grammy Award winning artist, made me seek out his music. Wow, in awe❤ Loving the all woman band too🌹

@oregonxl

7 ай бұрын

thats awesome same here =) nothing like home design bringing you to good music !!

@agaobi573

6 ай бұрын

Same here 😊

Jon studied at the prestigious Julliard School and it sure does show. Celisse Henderson also plays guitar for Lizzo. I was smiling the entire time watching this.

@flowersafeheart

4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Lizzo is badass.

@1stGeorgiaGirl

4 жыл бұрын

@@flowersafeheart > Yeah she is. The girl can sing.

@portna1

4 жыл бұрын

Very talented; you can really sense that they are all enjoying the performance.

@rianjones214

4 жыл бұрын

Julliard has brought along a lot of amazing musicians no doubt

@panito3000

3 жыл бұрын

Smiling all the way through :)

Thanks to the Pixar movie “Soul”, I found a true musical genius, Jon Batiste. Wow

@dmeemd7787

3 жыл бұрын

I've been playing music a long time and this guy is just an absolute genius and absolutely appears to be himself all the time, it's amazing

@stephenalston826

3 жыл бұрын

Really? He is on tv almost every night. He has been the band director for Stephen Colbert on the late show for like 6 years.

@nina.posadas

3 жыл бұрын

Hi stephen, yes i’m only in my 20’s and I wasn’t really watching Stephen Colbert’s show compared to the other late night shows that I am fully aware of.

@antoniagwenyth9566

3 жыл бұрын

I watched Soul - I thought it was him! What role did his music play in the movie? I can’t quite place it...

@stephenalston826

3 жыл бұрын

@@antoniagwenyth9566 he did all the music. He was in charge of the soundtrack

I love this man. I love everything he's about. He makes my feet smile. He makes the hairs on my arm give his vibe a standing applause.

@christinescott5002

2 жыл бұрын

I love "he makes my feet smile"!! That tells it all!

@janetheckmann5859

Жыл бұрын

I hear you... I have smiling feet and giggling toes😉

I love the way Negah looks so happy through the whole set. She looks like she's truly enjoying herself.

@marcellabrussolo2927

Жыл бұрын

It's the Brazilian soul

That bongo solo was CLEAN

@Leslie-wb8cb

4 жыл бұрын

It was AMAZING-- I started dancing!

@liondoor4554

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! That percussion blew my mind‼️

@danielmoura9421

3 жыл бұрын

Nêgah is a genius

If I owned a cafe, THIS is the kinda classy music I'd play every night till close 🎶☕

@ZippyLeroux

4 жыл бұрын

good luck getting us customers to leave!

@hukama6911

4 жыл бұрын

not every night, gotta make room for nujabes

@regend762

4 жыл бұрын

i would attend...especially if you got it to sound just as good as this TD

@livresse7

4 жыл бұрын

I wanna go to your Cafe man , where is it ?

@otegadamagic

4 жыл бұрын

The food would be too expensive, worth every dime.

Pardon my lateness but I just discovered Jon Batiste and this awesome all female band , eat your heart out Robert Palmer

Jon Batiste is just SO undeniably talented and SO amazingly likable! A breath of fresh air and ray of sunshine in music and this world. Thank you JB! Thank you NPR! Peace Love Music

@intowngirl102

2 жыл бұрын

What a nice thing to say about someone! Well deserved too

From the moment Jon Batiste led the entire Colbert Report audience out to the street in front of the studio to have them dance, I was a fan for life. If he's not making my soul sing with his incredible talent, he's introducing me to incredible musicians that he elevates with him. Thank you, genuinely, Jon Batiste, for being exactly who you are.

Jon Batiste is a gift to humankind. Not only his music but also his spirit. He brings people together.

@thathandleistakentrythisone

4 жыл бұрын

Electricity was a gift to humankind. This is garbage. And the only reason you know about Jon is coz of the Colbert show.

@dannynysus

3 жыл бұрын

​@@thathandleistakentrythisone Well well well. Don't you have a peachy disposition, Purple-mushroomhead-pool. A dog spattering feces in your face would be another gift to humankind.

@nattybaftercancer3723

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@nattybaftercancer3723

3 жыл бұрын

wade wilson if this is garbage is there a reason you took time to click on it...scroll and respond to comments of those who do enjoy??

@m.t.3719

3 жыл бұрын

@@thathandleistakentrythisone deadpool? This you?? 😂😂

I love Celise's facial expressions as she plays. so much passion 😍

@sergiosetzer

Жыл бұрын

I'm too😍

@remnantfewministriesminist495

Жыл бұрын

So much passion. Felt every note❤

Wishing Suleika, John's wife, a swift recovery from cancer in those hard times!!! Much love

Love that Jon's back-up musicians are all women.

@cormovements

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure if "back up musicians" or simply "musicians".

@spacepetrus4837

4 жыл бұрын

@@cormovements im sure it's musicians

@sallybowles2781

4 жыл бұрын

He pulled a Prince

@TheFlameImperishable

4 жыл бұрын

who cares

@liusam2305

4 жыл бұрын

and ruled by Jon

This guy is one of the most spiritually connected musicians you'll ever get to see or hear. Brilliant.

@calinguga

4 жыл бұрын

spiritually connected to what

@johnmarston6643

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah what does that even mean

@rdandelionart

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to some Alan Watts and you'll understand. Try 'Out of Your Mind: The Nature of Consciousness'.

@elinannestad5320

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmarston6643 & Calin Guga I bet you know exactly what is meant, although it might be hard to put into mere words. I will try, for you. How about: 'having the wisdom, practising the self-discipline and attaching to the basic virtue of friendliness, enough to transcend fear and worry, and so achieving moral strength which other people perceive as warmth, openness and light-heartedness, or (to be metaphorical) being a shining light.'

@marcc.m.1726

Жыл бұрын

@@calinguga his musical ability is connected to his spirit in a way that is very powerful. His music has a very gospel feel to it! You don’t need to be religious to appreciate it.

Seeing Jon Baptiste makes me miss New Orleans. Left a few years after Katrina knocked us for a loop! He is the "vibe of all that's good and magical in New Orleans...so much good music..and the women were FABULOSO!!!!

Shockingly talented! Just a natural. Technically brilliant at so many instruments (I’m a prof 🎹, but man, he can play such fluent licks - beyond me). But most of all, his love shines through the joy of his performance. I’ve literally just discovered Batiste 5mins ago - and man, Prince may just have a successor.

Like for that lady in the guitar 🤟🏼

@crunk6232

4 жыл бұрын

And another like for the lady playing it!

@MasterIvo

4 жыл бұрын

In?

@Crookthatsme

4 жыл бұрын

@@MasterIvo *Lost in

@mikemcm

4 жыл бұрын

Celisse Henderson. She's awesome.

@regend762

4 жыл бұрын

That Jazzmaster is sitting in the mix so well.

So grateful for Jon Batiste and his music. His joy is infectious and he exudes such a calm, comforting vibe. We need more artists like him right now.

@soupsgord

3 жыл бұрын

You nailed the description! What an amazing talent Jon is!

@chazzdurden

3 жыл бұрын

That's the thing, we DO have more artists like him, we all need to look harder to find them :)

@prentissbelton7508

3 жыл бұрын

Aman

@ifgezroxy

3 жыл бұрын

@@chazzdurden absolutely right! Sadly all that talent usually drops out of mainstream. Thanks for youtube, you can find a lot talented artists like Jon in here.

@elisabethjones4917

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!!!

How can anyone not feel good after listening to this concert? 😃

John Batiste puts love, acceptance, and light across genders, races, and the universe through his musical genius!

Musically, this makes me *stay human.*

I try to fight my empathic nature, I try to tell myself I don't have anymore capacity to care about anyone, anyone - especially when I am struggling to hold the few scraps of my life together and find a f*cking job before I end up living on the streets. But music can pull me back in and make me feel again, remind me that feelings and emotions are powerful, important, meaningful. Music like this just melts me.

@sascharouillon9785

3 жыл бұрын

It’s medicine for the soul all right!...drink it up and keep on keeping on...better days await you❤️

@mariahc.crawley884

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@PedroFerreira-ep8uj

3 жыл бұрын

Empathy will save the world. Just keep up the good fight and be strong.

@lukullikiwamba6494

3 жыл бұрын

Come Canada we have a lot of work

@wordzmyth

3 жыл бұрын

My experience is just be willing to take any job if the business seems good, because if you are a hard worker you can work your way up. Being unemployment makes you feel powerless

11 Grammy nominations! Richly deserved!

Then he got the Grammy..and I had to find him here..because Tiny Desk keeps no secrets...he earned it!

Simply the guy is remarkable, years and years ago I got to see him in Central Park. At one point the whole band came down from the stage and everyone followed them out of the concert area and into the park. They played and walked and everyone just followed clapping and dancing.

@nattybaftercancer3723

3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome

@stuartcampbell4626

3 жыл бұрын

That is so inspiring to hear! The image almost makes me tear up. I genuinely hope this thought will not offend any who happen upon this comment, but for me, the more I listen to Jon, the more I recognize him as a social prophet: one who heralds the truth that the veil between heaven and earth is surprisingly thin; and who invites us to participate in this reality.

@TahtahmesDiary

3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartcampbell4626 I'm so glad someone else sees that special quality in him. He speaks with actions and music and it is so inspiring!

So long as the music is still alive, we're going to be alright.

@321snoot

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! You're right, Christopher. And, Jon's Tiny Desk was really uplifting! Music is very therapeutic.

@katherandefy

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno but I gave u a like anyway.

This is very old music. And a lot of very young faces. We needed that joyful sound. Thank you all for this. Jon Batiste being a musical genius is just an aside to this.

You can hear his beautiful soul dancing and singing in his music.

One of the most refreshing NPR Tiny Desks I've ever seen! And that's saying a lot.

When he's playing the intro to I Need You and looks back at the audience-that's the look of someone who is in the zone. Supremely talented and skilled.

Jon Batiste is a HERO. One of the finest musical minds to come to the forefront in ages. He is just lighting up and he is going to burn bright on the scene for a long long time people! YES YES YES.

@calebdavison5092

2 жыл бұрын

Next Al Green. Talent.

I feel like these songs are in the air, and he has the ability to pull them out. It sounds that natural.

BRO she's playing bass and singing like its effortless!

@penguinista

4 жыл бұрын

When John Batiste puts together a back up band, you best bet they are world class.

@xebio6

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Esperanza Spalding for another example of girl singer/bassist.

@saikeshi

4 жыл бұрын

I second what xebio6 said. Esperanza Spalding is amazing.

@followthefiddledavidbathen6012

4 жыл бұрын

It's almost like shes been working at it for years!

@kelceybell9043

4 жыл бұрын

xebio6 took the words right outta my mouth.

Ooh gurl when he hit the piano with his forearm! I almost fell out!! 😩 that’s a performance 🙌🏾🔥

There are tears in my eyes and my heart is full. This man is a bright light in what seems like a very dark world. Thank you a million times.

I declare Jon Batiste is the GOAT!!! Never have I seen such a young gifted talented musician and singer. This Man Does It All! I love me some Jon Batiste for real!

@jamyeryan5568

Жыл бұрын

What does it mean to say he is "the goat"? Love him btw

@msdee6010

Жыл бұрын

@@jamyeryan5568 "Greatest Of All Time"!!😃 So many gifts in one human being & he's extraordinary in every one of them!!! ♥️

0:00 - *Cry* [3:55] - *Coltrane* (6:16) 8:13 - *Tell The Truth* (11:27) 12:12 - *I Need You* (16:09)

@Eyes_Unclouded

4 жыл бұрын

Pentameron 🌸💜🌷💕

@CameronGuarino

4 жыл бұрын

Pentameron i love your channel

@PentameronSV

4 жыл бұрын

@@CameronGuarino Thanks!

Okay, so this whole video is proof positive that Mr. Batiste is a musical genius in every sense. But for a true shining example, his chord solo he sets up at 14:55 and onwards is beyond human ability.

I don’t really pay attention to the Grammys anymore, but finding out he won made me so proud

❤🖤💚 I just got the album he made it for us for the better world I love NPR Music Love the Womenband muchly J B for President

This is the most joyous thing I've experienced in a long time.

Yes, that is the medicine right there... What a gift to us all

Endea, the bassist in the intro to "Coltrane'...oh yeah, girl has such a clear and powerful bass sound, it was one of the most memorable moments of this thrilling set. Thank you Jon, thank you NPR.

This man oozes talent, artistry, and kindness.

The quality of this group is insane. And it made me happy.

Love he pronunces the players’ names so clearly

@lmars

4 жыл бұрын

Especially Ne-gah, he said I’m not going to rush this and make it sound anymore like a derogatory term than it already does. Gotta Love Him!

@sam.palumbo

4 жыл бұрын

Negah is probably brazilian

@lmars

4 жыл бұрын

samirpalumbo She is, and studied at Berklee. Dope percussionist! All of them were talented in their own right. Great Set.

@sam.palumbo

4 жыл бұрын

@@lmars oh I figured because here in Brazil we call our loved ones nega (female) and nego (male). It has the same root of the derogatory term tough

@MeriamH.

4 жыл бұрын

samirpalumbo that’s really interesting...

To date, for me anyways, this has been, hands down, the best performance tiny desk has EVAH had...... they left that desk on FIYA!!!

I need YOU, Jon Batiste, to keep singing!!!! GRATEFUL for you!

Mama on the guitar is giving me big Sister Rosetta Tharpe vibes!!!

@RyuHazaki

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly 😃

@steingo

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@KB-mk9lv

4 жыл бұрын

Big up to your mention of the woman that basically invented the touring bus, Sister Tharpe!!!! What a beast. Rockin before such a thing existed.

I love seeing just how much fun he has when he's performing

@edmcguigan3501

4 жыл бұрын

I think you could just say how much fun he has while he's living. Jon seems to step lightly through the world.

Conveying Jazz and R&B to another exquisite level is absolutely this guy's talent! No doubt.

The first time I watched this performance I had my doubts whether a late night house musician could hold my attention as a singer/songwriter. Fast forward to now and I've lost count of how many times I've played this one back. Jon has such a positive energy and the man is clearly a master on the keys. There's so much soul in his playing and vocals.

possibly for the first time in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert comment: that was a killer bongo solo.

"We need everyone to spread love, because when times get weird we forget about the simple things."

i have this on repeat whenever i need a shot of LIFE and LOVE and FEELING

He's cartoonishly happy and exudes joyous & positive energy to the universe! It rubs off on you! ❤️

Jon Batiste is a perfect mix of skill and soul. Living legend 🙏

@sascharouillon9785

3 жыл бұрын

and warm personality!

He is so much more than his Late Night persona. What a performer! His smile is another instrument.

Nothing makes me happier than Jon's piano solo at the end of this 🙌🙌🙌

Got me out here dancing on my sidewalk like I’m in juke joint 😂

One of the best tiny desks ever

A breathtaking performance by all group members. Jon Batiste’s role on the Late show draws heavily on both his charismatic persona and musicianship, however he never shines like he does here. The perfection and attention to detail even down to the spoken introductions and audience interactions leaves me in awe..

@GabrielHastings

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think a lot of people forget these musicians on talk shows are still musicians and have lives outside the show xD. I personally think hes one of the better ones out there as well!

@sethewing15

4 жыл бұрын

@@GabrielHastings He's great, but I don't think anyone in late night has ever topped The Roots. Awesome to have them both on late night at the same time.

@scottbaxendale323

4 жыл бұрын

It’s incredible!

@crosita1

4 жыл бұрын

He doesn't compete with Colbert, he complements him. It doesn't mean he can't play front man, but part of being a great musician is to be able to play back and forth with others to build something greater in the whole. He strikes the perfect balance in both situations; always impressive.

I love songs that have a story, a moral, a reason… and some funk🎶

This woman band makes me feel so powerful!

It's crazy how NPR knew exactly what I needed at 2:30am on a Sunday...

@rgr010

4 жыл бұрын

It's actually 2:30am on a Monday...

@fireblast2605

4 жыл бұрын

That's class it came out at 11:30am where I am

@nprmusic

4 жыл бұрын

✨✨✨

@danielcaballero9818

4 жыл бұрын

@@rgr010 time has no meaning anymore...

@birchkinsey8054

4 жыл бұрын

210 on a thursday (friday?)

This makes me extremely happy. Not in an "excited to see Jon on Tiny Desk" way, as I am not previously aware of his work outside Colbert's show. In an involuntary laughter, tears of joy, mouth wide open kind of way.

@driedurchin

4 жыл бұрын

I felt some pure emotion all throughout. Definitely smiling ear to ear by the end. Magic.

@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim

4 жыл бұрын

I love your choice of expressionary words...if your mind was a place, id probably frequent it.

@charleneingram7794

4 жыл бұрын

Jon brings a smile to my face. He is so lovable!! Magnificent. Much Love to the sisters y'all sure nuff vibing.

@fullercrowley

3 жыл бұрын

Word.

@isdowning883

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have put it better

Who still watching this in 2024? 😁

@missnicobella

Ай бұрын

Yupppppp

@bobcipolla4335

Ай бұрын

Here in Santa Rosa.

I love his style, his music, everything. Congrats on your GRAMMYs!!!!!

what a great energy.. this was about 60min too short :}

I always loved Jon on The Late Show. Now I love him even more. His passion is infectious. His talent is limitless. Also, huge fan of this band! Wow!

I love the attitude of the guitar player, she is like take this, then, pulls a sweet chord out. Sweet Also, Jon is such a cool cat in the true sense of the word.

This young man and his whole entourage is excellent! These Tiny Desk concerts deserve a Grammy, People Choice Awards. As a retired music educator, I love it❤

Can we name him the Angel of Jazz?! The man is so full of love and talent, its seems angelic

@wordzmyth

3 жыл бұрын

Yes an Angel. He just enlightens amd uplifts everyone he reaches

An infusion for couped-up souls. So glad I ran across this today. Whenever I watch Colbert I ALWAYS want more Jon. This is truly precious.

@aandrus2169

3 жыл бұрын

Oh girl, you are so on point! And finding this the day after Election Day is like having my life saved after cardiac arrest. 😉❤ Whew! Thanks for the breath of life, Jon Battiste and friends!!

Thanks NPR for bringing up to light ARTISTS like Jon Batiste who preserve the real soul of music, God bless him. I love his band! Real sauce baby.

sarah thawer is a beast on the drums and yet you can appreciate her professionalism, discipline, and restraint that she only plays just what the song needs and never once tries to make it about her

I can see Celisse's feeling and enjoyment in her facial expressions. Especially at @12:28 watching Jon play the piano. It might have been my favorite part of the video.

@andreas.4764

3 жыл бұрын

She’s got the best seat in the house, and that look says she appreciates it.

This spiritually and quite literally destroyed all the negativity of my day....just a brilliant light of joy. Thank You Batiste, Sara, Negah, Endea, and Celisse.

@robinholland1574

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too.

You are ALWAYS telling the truth with your music and your heart, Jon Batiste. And these women are nothing short of AWESOME. What a complete celebration, man. (Good thing this was nine months ago! It’s great to see all your beautiful faces.) Thank you, thank you.