Stephen & Jon Batiste In New Orleans

When Stephen asked Jon Batiste to be his bandleader, Jon had one request: visit him in New Orleans.

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[jesmiller]

Rewatching now that jon is a 5x Grammy winner, his journey and growth as an artist has been beautiful to watch

[z-beeblebrox]

The impromptu backing-up-beep jam session was amazing

[LoneWolfZakuro]

As a former resident of New Orleans who lost her home and friends in the hurricane of 2005, this tribute to locals and the city itself makes me very happy.

[ella]

It's so cool to see the evolution of Jon and Stephen. Jon is so much more open and relaxed now.

[suzannebrown]

To me, Jon is like a warm and loving angel and a musical genius who is extremely gifted. As a Juilliard graduate, he is the best shining example that they have to offer. His jazz and soul is deep and divinely inspired in its perfection. Stephen and Jon have a wonderful chemistry that fits beautifully! ❤️

[quinnable]

Jon: [Not ready for commitment]
Also Jon: Come to my home town and meet my folks.

[justfetus]

I remember watching this back when this first aired. I was starting to fall in love with Jon but now I worship the guy. One of the most down-to-earth, humble musical geniuses around.

[gabriellaceleste]

"I have an historic case of swamp ass right now." 😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you Stephen...just...thank you.

[shannonlyonsmurphy]

They work well together and I am not sure how/why

[Buenomars]

I like how they are old enough to be father and son, but with good chemistry.

[ChimobiMusic]

I was laughing the entire time! Jon is a blessing to the world!

[alwaysuseless]

Looks like YouTube is recommending this video to a lot of fans of the Late Show now that Jon just won a boatload of Grammies, including best album. I think hiring Jon and the band for the Late Show has worked out well for everyone.

[aarondaines]

Colbert is your fifty year old dad trying to understand.

Beautiful.

[sophside]

Jon batiste is amazing! I love him. He's so talented and personable.

[charissecrenshaw]

Jon has such a calming energy. I would love to see his family interact with one another.

[wildoceanappaloosawomangay]

Just discovered Jon and his wife who is a free spirit and beautiful writer regardless her struggles with pain and cancer.
Deep people.
We are only here on this earth for but a minute,
love is all that matters.
🙏☮️💚

[sshaw]

Omg, this was hysterical…….especially Stephen “hanging”……lolololololo

[cinemarxism]

New Orleans looks like a beautiful city

[brandonwei]

"So that's your drummer?"

[jackiehouse]

"Will you work with me?"
[oh ok I'll treat this as a proposal] "well you gotta meet my parents first"