10 Things Jon Batiste Can't Live Without | GQ

There are a few things Jon Batiste can't live without when he travels. From his instant camera and a collection of nostalgic video games to his melodica and a book about Prince's artistic process, these are Jon Batiste's travel essentials.
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10 Things Jon Batiste Can't Live Without | GQ

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

Trust Jon Batiste to turn what is usually a shallow product endorsement format into a deep philosophical life and artistic process discussion, with book references that make me take notes.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

That’s ‘cause he’s a Scorpio ☺️

[@queenofsanity3004]

He just educated me. I now feel like reading a book.

[@ReyMoraga.]

@@dawnjohnson8739 stupid

[@TEWMUCH]

🤣🤣 I literally took notes too for some thing i need!!! 💖

[@zack11kong]

This brotha is only 35?! He’s walking young with an old soul and I am here for it!

[@ChiefExec91]

Being a native New Orleanian I can attest that pretty much everybody in his family is just as cool and down to earth as he is. They're all really good people. Glad to see him prepping the city every chance he gets.

[@ChiefExec91]

Repping*

[@anniebell6846]

Are his family musicians too?

[@ChiefExec91]

@@anniebell6846 yes everybody plays multiple instruments. They're all really great.

[@anniebell6846]

@@ChiefExec91 A beautiful image 😊

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

You got a very famous Nola name!

[@BenyJ]

The way his voice sounds talking you know he’s a fantastic singer!

[@c-3vo]

Jon is one of the chillest guys in the world.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

jazz musicians have to be chill, the main way you get hired to gigs is by being able to hang and connect with people easily

[@Panama_Red]

Might be my favorite entertainer. I always feel good after seeing him in/on something.

[@SuperC888]

Congratulations on your 5 Grammy wins 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@catherinefisher8534]

Let's please remember Jon won 5 Grammys AND an Oscar for his album 🤗 Jon Batiste is magic

[@SuperC888]

So well-deserved. His Grammy performance was amazing! 🎶🎵#Freedom

[@TheLearningLounge]

He just makes me smile. A thinking, loving man.

[@DOUBLEJOE850]

He’s so down to Earth and positive and I love that

[@KNightRider504]

No matter where he goes, that New Orleans accent is STRONG.

[@26girls]

Jon Batiste played in my high school gymnasium roughly 8-9 years ago, it's beyond inspiring to see him where he is today with all the media coverage and grammy nominations.

[@artemisbrown7845]

Update: He Won!!!:)))))))

[@catherinefisher8534]

Don't forget he also won an Oscar for the same album 🤗 Jon Batiste is magic

[@SuperC888]

He won 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 5 Grammys

[@tjewett1967]

The world is a much better place with Jon in it.

[@armani3013]

His old soul is everything

[@sjava3655]

Jon Batiste is one of a kind human being and talent. Like Joplin, Dylan, or Beethoven and Bach - original in every way.

[@bobbilendiaye3438]

Jon is brilliant....looking at the world through his eyes.....so much wisdom and creativity bottled up in one person! I could listen to him speak all day!

[@huajie666liu8]

This guy is very laidback and chill. Love his relaxed pacing. And he gives winks. Oh my.

[@carmeldee08]

That wink took me out! ☺️😍

[@pamelasimsjones557]

Genius. Humble. Steadfast. Down to earth (that's his Louisiana roots)! Creative Humanitarian. Deserving of all that comes his way. 11 Grammy Nominations and winner of 5. And an Oscar or two?! Go 'head Jon. One of our most important, influential and greatest musicians and performers.

[@tenta20]

Jon Batiste is a treasure. He has had an awesome 2021 - the academy award, he great album 'we are', his increasing exposure. Top notch.

[@charlottetracy3970]

OMG Jon is my favorite human being! He is the embodiment of JOY!!!

[@jamesdaviddupre99]

Having grown up in NOLA, I laud his success & persona. He still loves the red beans & rice. Me too. His books are a revelation; Howard Zinn's book is an amazing spectrum of history in the Americas, even before the USA existed. I recently dove into some Beethoven sonatas, having exhausted the symphonies long ago. Jon is simply a well-rounded human being, with charm, talent, & class. Thank God for people like him.

[@michelemaliano7860]

Jon is a beautiful soul.

[@Genetherapy3232]

Love this man. He is so entertaining and %300 genuine

[@nettipush12]

His smile is everything to me.Such a beautiful guy.

[@sandybear61]

That wink melted me into a puddle. I LOVE the clothes he wears in his videos and on Colbert! Such a wonderful human.

[@EbonynoIvory]

I probably only heard half of what he was saying after he winked lol

[@Roy-G-Biv]

right????????

[@parthsharma6606]

"In Leaving, you define yourself" - John Batiste

[@1969madame]

*Jon

[@theawesomeman730reloaded6]

He turned 35 yesterday. Like this belated birthday tweet for Jon.

[@deborahcorso940]

Listening to Jon Batiste has been one of my *essentials* throughout covid. What a treasure!

[@johancakep]

He's the coolest dude with a melodica I've ever seen.

[@kitcobain444]

Jon Batiste is a person I can't imagine living without! He is truly an entire living orb of positive energy!! Truth be told, I wasn't that fond of him when LSSC began. I thought he was snooty, lmao!! I could not have been more wrong!! He gives me and millions of others *life* ! Love you, Mr. Batiste, #KeepingItReal #LegendaryMan

[@SuperC888]

Great performance of “Freedom” at the 64th Grammys

[@Hollywoodhat]

Jon is a truely great man. He has it all. Blessings on his marriage and all his gifts he so freely gives.

[@tatteredundies]

Jon is a global treasure. Love his take on things and more than that his music.

[@StarlahMutiny]

Jon Baptiste is absolute purity, love and compassion in human form and we are all blessed to know of his light 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@SuperC888]

Please edit your comment. It’s spelled BATISTE *

[@TabethaAurochs]

When John mentioned A$AP Rocky and grills, I got the mental image of them together flashing their BEAUTIFUL, BEAMING smiles. Life is good, y'alls 🌟⭐💖💕

[@jorynfelicetty3225]

Always seeing John on TV in weird lighting I always figured listening to his voice and his demeanor he was in his mid 50s. This man is barely 35 years old. Great man, great musician, great interview. Facts.

[@Rickyralph]

His accent and personality is so cool. Great guy.

[@night.josephine]

What a sweet and endearing soul. And very talented.

[@glossaria2]

"I like how averse to pomposity it is." Jon Batiste in a nutshell. This man is pure gold, and now I REALLY want to hear him play Beethoven. (And tell us who his other four go-to's are... I'd guess Bach and Chopin are on that list.)

[@WireU571]

JB, you a real one, dude! Funky, soulful, nerdy, and sincere.

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Ya gotta adore a man who says "adverse to pomposity." *swoon*

[@EstudioFernet]

He´s the most likeable person in the world and I havn´t even met him.

[@arnoldbailey8803]

So cool and refreshing. Musicians are the soul of the planet

[@lenadahling]

I love that he is unabashedly himself, and no one else. ❤️

[@christophersabalo1154]

his reaction when that red bean slide in is a total energy!!

[@parkedawn]

The world would be a better place if there were more Jon Baptiste people in the world. Intelligent, creative genius, kind soul. 💜

[@frankiefromky]

Man... how can you not Love Jon B. "Yeah Baby!!"

[@thebeelight]

love the positive vibe and energy!

[@lisaferrin362]

I love this guy!! Really a class act and gifted artist! He is so smoorh! He could sell anything!!

[@waywardgoddess7219]

I sing a lot and I use throat coat and manuka honey all the time. I'm literally drinking chai tea with manuka right now LOL cepacol is also a go to of mine I love his charisma and passion. What a pure soul 💛🎙

[@sommelierofstench]

whoa never really hear him speak at large. seems like a great guy. i wish him luck with his orchestral endeavors.

[@leab.2916]

It's a lot of talent and wisdom for one single human.

[@commess1]

Just seems a cool, calm, happy, no stressed dude.

[@Dulcilady]

A beautiful, talented person. Loved his performance at the Grammys.

[@patriciahuckaby4335]

I just love Jon's mannerism he's smooth and the hand movement and those Beautiful healthy teeth. If he EVER comes to Detroit I want to b where he is and I'm an old folk

[@Miss-Ann-Thrope]

I love a brother with a Louisiana accent 😍

[@JuanM.Hernandez]

This dude is the nicest person you guys have had on this show. He’s the type you want to befriend

[@Xone7]

Jon Batiste incredible.

[@awake1251]

None of his essentials surprised me, they just made him seem more relatable. Also the bar, "adverse to pomposity" is Jon to the core.

[@dominiccyr2880]

A gamer musician. Man after my own heart! Bless Jon Batiste.

[@chrissinger24]

Why can’t he voice my Siri? I love his voice ❤️❤️❤️

[@HauntedAtoms]

Ohh my goodness. I've always liked Jon Batiste, but this made me very endeared to him!

[@XtinaCMV]

This man's skin is so perfect, look at his hands!! So smooth.

[@heathert8895]

Protect this man at all costs.

[@johnluujl]

6:21 "The generic will do you good for now" :'D

[@m3rcuryslaboratory322]

Man. What he said about Final Fantasy 7 is so real. Has to be one of the best video games of all time

[@maryhagler1898]

Jon is a national treasure ❤️

[@nick190]

He’s got an old soul

[@TK-kf8zc]

I discovered pastilles when I was 13 in 1966. High five Jon. So excited about your symphony!!!

[@BelleTolles]

He is such a delight. What a rich meaningful beautiful life he is living.

[@SuperC888]

Sad about his wife, though. 😔🥺

[@SuperC888]

Congratulations Jon Batiste on your 5 Grammys 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@TanyaCookecoprimitiveart]

Jon, essentially cool. A great musician.

[@v.m.4453]

Who! I adore this man. (I mean...everything about him.) This was the only GQ interview I watched to the end. Thank you!

[@darlenelogoluso1552]

What a BEAUTIFUL MAN

[@siuuu6529]

every talkshow nowdays have the best live bands right now. jimmy kimmel with cleto and the cletones james corden with reggie watts and his entire band jimmy fallon with the roots and stephen colbert with Jon Batiste and stay human ELITE!!

[@ammaleslie509]

I thought I couldn't love him more and then he pulls out a copy of Howard Zinn!!! He's a reader and a thinker!

[@sho67]

Love you Jon. Met you at Monterey Jazz! You were so very kind and amazingly talented.

[@alysonemmins2463]

Please come to AUS! Love yr music too.

[@Nefville]

I wonder if he's really as chill as he is on the Late Show and interviews, he's a character alright. Like if I call him out of the blue is he going to hit a bunch of keys on the piano and say "uh huh yeah!" you I just wonder and I think the answer is a resounding yes.

[@achillesamusic]

Impressive shoutout to scoring,can't wait for the symphony!🤩

[@anniebell6846]

A pure pleasure.

[@AdamPreset]

Jon Batiste is a top human.

[@catherinepeloton4446]

WONDERFUL PERSON!

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Total class.

[@connieconway244]

I believe Jon is the Beethoven and Mozart of this time. He is Jon Batiste, and one of my most favorite human beings.

[@KristinaRhodes]

The new gold standard for this video concept. Best of luck to anyone who follows Jon’s video. The bar has been set.

[@lisamarieclark6778]

Telling y'all a southern gentleman this young man is beautiful. Just so down to earth.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Doing New Orleans proud!

[@littleguynoir3253]

I love this man so much I can sit and listen to him talk about beans

[@katiee4396]

When he started going on about Cajun cooking it brought me back to winters in Houston, where I grew up. There’s a lot of Cajun influence in that part of Texas.

[@Alexis84DE]

As a former marching band member - his symphony sounds amazing ❤️ I’m such a geek! 😂

[@greyerbaby3323]

Yay! Love Jon! What a wonderful human being. I love his passion for life. Hope Stephen Colbert bought him some Manuka Honey when he visited NZ.

[@sylviagray4206]

Love Jon Batiste. What a beautiful smile and teeth. Congratulations and all the best on your upcoming endeavors.

[@lmarshall7000]

I could listen to him talk for hours!

[@IanSinclair77]

I have never been more interested in beans than I am now .. Dangit JB and you're enthusiastic awesomeness!

[@candygardner4440]

I can't STAND it!!! Too cute, totally engaging, completely enthralling. I could listen to him talk and play Forever. I want to hear him preach! Does anybody have a KZbin video of him preaching out there?

[@carolmiller5713]

I just love this man! whenever he speaks I listen & am gifted with a jewel each time. I think he just ID'd himself as the new Forrest Gump?! Perfect!! 🌟💫✨

[@LC-le9ew]

There are not very many musical geniuses like him in this world; I’m glad to be alive in his lifetime.

[@laurac.b.devlin8605]

god bless you J B.

[@imtiaz3554]

What a excellent human being. Just so interesting, his comment about Beethoven and music artists in general was beautifully put. Great job GQ

[@mollytheda9273]

Such a fantastic human.

[@DeannaAKADeanna]

Beautiful genius!