Jon Batiste Performs 'Saint James Infirmary Blues'

The pride of the Late Show, Jon Batiste, performs the song from his album 'Hollywood Africans' that earned a Grammy nomination for Best American Roots Performance. 'Saint James Infirmary Blues.'

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[millerezra]

"She ain't never gonna find another sharp dressing, piano playing man like me." Damn straight Jon

[MrStantheman]

I love that he starts out with Chopin and then moves into St. James! And then, he ends with Chopin. Brilliant!

[hurricanestarang]

This is chilling. This is a sound not from this era, yet here played infront of us. Legendary music.

[SAMZIRRA]

His fingers are floating over those keys. Wow, what a talent.

[williammitchell]

Jon Batiste is truly a great pianist and arranger. The thing I love about him is that he continues to hold on to his roots. His rendition of this dirge emphasizes its importance to the culture he grew up in. He is in great company with those southern musical giants that came before him.

[JeremyAndersonBoise]

Leads in with some kind of crazy extended dominant chord I cannot identify, I was sold at two seconds in. Good gravy, what a performer.

[hani]

This is officially my favorite song of all time. Jon Batiste you're a BEAST... of a musician.

[dinaosullivan]

He is perfection, adorably cue and an amazing human beigen.A Louisiana native.

[mockturtlesuppe]

One of my favorite blues songs. Perhaps one of my favorite songs, period. So sweet, so cold, so perfectly suited for a wide range of hauntingly beautiful interpretations.

[nanfredman]

Holy Wow, I haven't heard blues that good in years. Gorgeous.

[GensSancta]

I do love you Jon. Such beautiful music too. :) Perfect example of when you didn't choose the music, but the music chose you.

[Marisa]

Mr. Jon, I am from Mexico but lived in New Orleans a few years, but this is the mos beautiful blues I have heard, you touched my soul

[jabberwocky]

A beautiful rendition of an awesome Cab Calloway tune. Simply beautiful. He's so talented.

[justkara]

Y'all know what Jon Batiste did? That.

[veecee]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to all of us who have been asking for more Jon Batiste, what a talented treasure he is! Everyone, have a wonderful holiday, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. 🎆

[ryannicholas]

his voice is so smooth. To be talented on the keys and can sing is amazing

[marlonpenn]

Jon, keep spreading your music all over the globe. Feeling this blues all the way in Europe. You're doing great things, my man.

[RobertSlover]

james booker would be proud. beautiful arrangement with the classical and jazz gumbo of love.

[TheMetalTempestYT]

They waste Jon's inclusion in the show! The most beloved talk show hosts have a really killer side-kick. He's a genuinely funny guy! Having to just hit a key when Colbert throws something or just go "OOO! I see what ya did there!" or "COLD BLOODDEEEEDDD" seems like a waste, lol. I hope he gets included more throughout time. He's talented, and really funny!

[barbarapalangi]

I love watching his long fingers tickle the ivories with what seems like so little effort! He's such an incredible pianist, composer, and musician. I also love it when he plays his melodica!