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Jon Batiste is an American musician, songwriter, producer, bandleader and actor whose music moves effortlessly between jazz, soul, R&B, gospel, classical and Americana. He became a nightly presence on television as bandleader and musical director of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from 2015 to 2022, leading his band Stay Human. With Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross he co-composed the score for Pixar's Soul, which won the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Grammy and BAFTA. Batiste has won eight Grammy Awards from 25 nominations, including Album of the Year for We Are (2021), and later honors for the documentary American Symphony, its song "It Never Went Away" and the Americana album BIG MONEY (2025). His catalog stretches from Times In New Orleans (2005) and Hollywood Africans (2018) to World Music Radio (2023), Beethoven Blues (2024) and Black Mozart (2026). He played Billy Preston and wrote the score for the 2024 film Saturday Night, was named to the Time 100 in 2022, and headlined the Uneasy Tour. A thrilling, joyful performer, Batiste brings virtuoso piano, infectious energy and genre-blending showmanship that turns every concert into a celebration.
- Genres: jazz
- Active since 1998
- Born in Metairie
- Honors: Grammy, Academy Award, Golden Globe
- Labels: Verve Records
- Notable work: The Color Purple
- Category: Musician
Estimated fee range
How much does Jon Batiste cost?
The estimated booking fee for Jon Batiste is $500K–$1M. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Career timeline
Milestones
- Released the album Times In New Orleans
- Released the album MY N.Y.
- Released the album Jazz Is Now
- Received the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
- Received the Academy Award for Best Original Score
- Received the Time 100
- Launched the Uneasy Tour
- Won the Grammy for Best Music Film ("American Symphony")
- Won the Grammy for Best Song Written For Visual Media ("It Never Went Away [From “American Symphony”]")
- Won the Grammy for Best Americana Album ("BIG MONEY")
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What is the typical fee range for Jon Batiste?
Our estimate puts Jon Batiste in the $500K–$1M range (estimate).
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What is Jon Batiste's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Jon Batiste is $500K–$1M (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Jon Batiste?
Plan for an estimated $500K–$1M for the fee itself, plus travel, production and hospitality. Altus Entertainment will confirm the real number for your date.
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