Jon Batiste on Austin City Limits "Tell The Truth"

Jon Batiste performs "Tell The Truth" on Austin City Limits. His episode premieres October 16, 2021 on PBS. Watch live or stream later at pbs.org/austincitylimits
Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. Now in its 47th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
Austin City Limits is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell Technologies, Workrise, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com.

[@janicebreuer3103]

When Jon was born, God looked down and said "My child, make music. That is all."

[@faithfail]

Ever since the Grammys I've been binge watching ever perform well of his. Pure talent

[@nkululekonazo5755]

From the Oscars last year when he won for the animated movie 🎥🎥🍿🍿 called to this year at the Grammys ...he took home five gongs.

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Soul) is the movie name

[@ctap7767]

Same! 💜

[@gwendavis9420]

I think I found my people here 💜

[@firstnamelastname9918]

Pure HEART!

[@andreas.4764]

My life is instantly improved from watching this.

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Jon Batiste is a beautiful force of nature...the more I discover him the I fall in love... he's raw delivery and style is profoundly unique.

[@brucestewart5939]

Omg! This man is the real deal. How refreshing and contagious is his energy? What a treat to be in that audience.

[@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139]

Shout out to the woman drummer, Talent 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@vandeltmas]

His spirit is infectious. You can't help but move. What a gift he has.

[@portlavacaboy]

I feel like I've just been to church - in a good way.

[@fidixon1674]

I’m glad I’m on Earth the same time as this man and his band. ❤️

[@susanturnerjones4638]

Yes you said exactly how I feel!

[@thejonegcle7759]

Jon Batiste ... don't stop doin' what you do ... it's a God given gift !

[@zarella1]

make use of his gifts...

[@dianelipson5420]

America’s musician laureate. The most exemplary musician the USA has produced since Louis Armstrong.

[@islandseastentertainment1431]

Yes Reverend Baptiste!

[@gomoistic]

He’s the one we been waiting decades for- I ain’t felt this spirit of goodwill since the 60’s- When love was in the air because the music put it there.

[@laurengraham1592]

Me too. The dude is RIDICULOUSLY talented. Off the charts. Happy for us!!!

[@Trallalinda08]

A Beautiful Man with a major gift... we are so lucky to have him in our lives... amen!

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Yes indeed 😊

[@andreas.4764]

11 Grammy nominations! Congrats to this beautiful man & his beautiful band!

[@kitsonk717]

Oh my! I love, love this song! The WORDS are so timely. Cuz as we get older, that's how we be thinking. "Do you still think I'm pretty "? Definitely will have to buy this one! Bravo!✌🏾♥️👊🏽

[@mehdi_be]

3:02 i love this guy❤ from the bottom of my heart❤

[@tapking40]

he makes that piano sing his passion is inspiring!

[@tomcollins4266]

The man is already a legend. Music, beauty, and love all wrapped up into experience.

[@cristinaminton4856]

Jon Batiste you are very special, I love your music

[@chloemcmillan6460]

This is true Freedom💪🏾❤️❤️

[@islandseastentertainment1431]

omg that guitarist in them short shorts twerkin for the LORD!!!!

[@mamagugan6158]

Holy moly!!! Sooooooooo good!

[@bjf8210]

I love you and your truth and your energy. You’ve got this 73 year old lady moving. Stay safe and blessed.

[@Regenperlenspiel]

What a power, beauty, musicality and inspiration! I can't stop watching this clip! I adore him! Prince has been my man in the 80 and 90 - now the time has come for Jon Batiste!

[@lethiapage4767]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@frankbommarito6142]

Another phenomenal artist from NOCCA. Winton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Tombone Shorty Andrews and now Jonathan Baptiste. Just a small sample of the talent in and around the city of New Orleans!

[@gloriagray5387]

Nkohn

[@joannemarcoe2784]

Love who you are Jon.. to us all and to yourself, such inspiration !

[@DOCSHAWMUSIC]

omg i love this guy SOOOOOO much; Makes me wish i still could sing like that. ahhhhh the old days

[@shanipissedoff]

I feel like I’m there god damn this dude cold as ice

[@bonniesteele9978]

Brings me to tears every time, straight to the source

[@bluesman6891]

I love the 70s vibe to this music :)

[@donnaryan3223]

Jon is remarkable.

[@AngelaDunnjenkinsBey]

Classic Jean!! Love him. His festival performance is so healing. ❤❤❤

[@mikiinajijic6763]

The band sounds GREAT, WOW!!! As well as the singers and Jon, of course.

[@norafox4789]

He's sure got IT..God given talent.

[@jkdufair]

Someone sends you a link to this. You put it on while you are working. You are literally paralyzed hearing what's coming out of your speakers. You are literally choked up at your desk. God damn.

[@ramonakearney2350]

Phenomenal! That bass player is SO funky! So glad I caught the whole show!

[@carl_y_t]

BALLER AF

[@sup393]

Setting Austin on 🔥 Jon

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

Bless you, always the truth.

[@jonm3255]

Love you Jon! Late Night Friday 's nights should be like this!

[@anju04aa]

Love Jon ❤❤❤

[@tapking40]

Jon has talent and a spirit that spans the ages. I am going to see him in concert in Detroit MI on February 26, 2024 so excited

[@ohms497]

I like these songs. 😎🤙

[@DevastationMtrsports]

This is great, amazing FTW!!

[@zanskarwatsa4137]

Love

[@raynutz1]

Since I saw him on Austin City Limits, I can not get enough of his music!!!

[@reneelynn5863]

Hey this very show was just on PBS. Try to find it was really good. Love 💞 him

[@MB-wr1gv]

Wow!

[@mitchgawlik1175]

After this tune Jon sat down at the piano and started riffing. That's the clip I was hoping to find.

[@brandirobinson8430]

😊 Nice Jon!💓

[@mustafa1name]

Nêgah Santos on percussion is sensational - telling it!

[@joyjarrett2131]

OUTSTANDING performance John Batiste ass c we order full as ever. I wish you all c the success you deserve. But I must say John w as the those knees. Protect them because you will need them. Just marvelous.

[@voicesbysonia]

💜💜

[@gregorygullett1577]

Seen you in Tucson, Enjoyed the show, Hope to see you again.

[@fairybliss7772]

This man is the truth

[@bennied2757]

Yes sir young man

[@dawnpatrol700]

Haven't seen an ACL this good since Beck in 2002

[@user-vx4ff1vq5i]

❤🎉❤🎉❤ 🎉❤

[@RonCarterBassist]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@robomurf]

Very hip and jammin' in the doorways of my mind. This is sort of neo-psychadelic with a bit of church soul and groovin' to the movin'. You really need to put on some good headphones to get the whole picture here; even the hip hop and rappin' gets the nuances of midrange and eclectic horn section to blend nicely. I haven't fallen in love with an LP of this caliber in a long, long time. It's going to be a great Grammy winner if ya ask me. Hey, I listen to a lot of genres of rock and roll; this is the real deal here folks! Get hip and acquire a copy for yourself, Pax and spread the love, Murf

[@Observer285]

How many instruments does he play??? Tell it Jon!

[@JerryAlatalo]

Those who've read Tolstoy's nonfiction masterpiece "What is Art?" will understand Jon Batiste easily meets the requirements Tolstoy elucidated for being the far-too-rare true artist.

[@josieb3238]

This should be a righteous political party’s them song

[@Imagio-jw6js]

When did Jon leave Colbert Show?

[@Bergenslarsen]

Is that the Hot 8 Brass Band?

[@battshytkrazy156]

W 0 WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🎉

[@heatmoon]

All the songs are using the same formula, how many times did he tell ooooooooww! He's not Prince, remotely, not Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder and he gives speeches during his concerts. It just reminds me we living through a dark age in music again, he's not bad, but not that good. Goofy

[@lacreatives147]

Of course he is not the legends you mentioned he is however a multi talented artist creating his own path and he is speaking to the audience about truth

[@karenevanoff8586]

@@lacreatives147 Exactly!

[@youtoubewatch]

The bright spot is that you can choose to support the thousands of no talent musicians that stagnate this space. Good luck finding a Julliard trained concert pianist, guitar player, singer, humanitarian and performer that can hold a candle to the classy act of Jon Batiste. Have fun with that!

[@susieb7305]

Actually he is just loving what he does and telling the truth! He is JON BATISTE. He isn't trying to be anybody else, just himself. I feel blessed to listen ♡ Go Jon, tell your truth!

[@susieb7305]

Sorry for you Christopher.