'Language' : Tori Kelly x Jon Batiste : UNREHEARSED

Watch what happens when we ask Late Show musical director Jon Batiste and the amazing Tori Kelly to make music together with ZERO TIME to rehearse. This is their one take performance of “Language” off Tori Kelly’s new album “Inspired By True Events.” Recorded live at beautiful Steinway Hall in New York City.

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[jagodaolejarz]

Tori is a vocal beast. She's one of the best singers in the World, swear.

[fadilsastrodipoero]

and she did that SITTING DOWN smh the audacity

[rcmaniacpilot]

I think we need a Jon Batiste “UNREHEARSED” album with a ton of guest singers. This stuff is too good not to record

[onenacho]

Her tone is PERFECT. I keep forgetting how special she really is..

[sewgatormomm]

That was the language of two musical geniuses.

[judywaitsu]

I just love Jon Batiste. Tori Kely's voice is just made for R&B and jazz.

[chrisact]

Tori was perfect. Jon's accompaniment was amazing. His feel, pocket and taste is impeccable. Knows exactly what to play and when and how to play it.

[bella]

in the end they laughed actin like it was nothing HOLEE SHEET

[sethgilbertson]

Jon’s face always looks like he’s surprised at how amazing his fingers are, like their doing their own thing and he’s just along for the ride. Love that guy.

[art_by_adrian]

Such flawless human beings Simon Cowell told Tories she wasn't good enough for idol and wouldn't put her through the first round there's never been a more flawless voice I've followed her since and look what all she's done this makes me happy

[FatNebraskaMom]

Be careful might steal Jon from you lol.

[rynreece]

Can't believe these two linked up. Now that's 🔥 Now that's magic!

[route]

Imagine being the cinematographer. I film concerts for a living. This would throw me into a an insane laughter just realizing how awesome it is. Geez. Love it.

[James-lwgi]

I've seen Jon do a bunch of these, the guy is a legend. He grooves with all the singers, but this was something else, he was loving it, Tori was loving it, what a great colab. Truly talented people sharing their gifts.

[joewhitehead]

I think they should redo this performance at the VMA’s!

Edit: Hugely missed opportunity

[MichaelHodge]

Jon Batiste, is best talented musician on late night.

[pjinocentes]

Tori is a monster! HAHAH! Look at her, she's having fun, like legit happiness and enjoyment. I doubt every singer can do this "UNREHEARSED" segment. like Tori can even sing a song without accompaniment HAHAHA. She's amazing people <3

[rollercoaster]

She's the best singer I've heard for a few generations now. What she can do with her voice is amazing. Yes, she has perfect tone, but her real gift is mastery of a many complex vibrato riffs in a wide tonal range.

[agiehss]

Hands down one of, if not the, best vocal / accompaniment pieces that I have ever heard. And the looks, emotion, and pure enjoyment on Jon's face makes it all even better, if that's possible. Stunning.

[rowandalisay]

3:44 *my reaction to tori’s voice literally all the time*