Jon Batiste transforms Beethoven’s music

Musician and singer Jon Batiste joins CNN's Chris Wallace to demonstrate how music can cross genres. Watch the full episode of "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace," streaming on Max.
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[@robinhoward8805]

When Jon plays his piano and then smiles and laughs, he brings hope and happiness to whoever is lucky enough to be nearby ❤️

[@Joe-wb1xh]

Whow, dude.

[@jamesfayne108]

You are now watching a master at work!

[@antoniovivaldi6053]

Its disgusting. He ruined it

[@camdenharris834]

@@antoniovivaldi6053He was demonstrating how music can shift genres. He wasn’t saying it should be changed or trying to make it better.

[@antoniovivaldi6053]

@@camdenharris834 people actually listen to stuff like this? ew.

[@manisthemeasure2205]

@@antoniovivaldi6053lmao! You are ruined. Thank goodness the world doesn’t run on your hatred😂

[@valsblueforrest2961]

​@antoniovivaldi6053 Absolutely, definitely, undoubtedly, yes, we do. Jon's genius is indisputable.

[@vw6053]

He’s jamming with Beethoven! 🔥

[@pezchef7577]

Chris Wallace is ear to ear smiling the whole time. this must have been such an awesome experience to be in the room and watch/hear

[@DZJ0595]

The transition into Gospel 🔥🔥🔥🔥 What a talent this man is 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Jon Batiste is a lovely man and an amazing musical talent!

[@Tamara-qd5dc]

As a classical music devotee, I just loved, loved this clip!!!!

[@bianca-sg8zq]

Me too!!!!

[@Yankieprincess]

When you put that Black twang on it nothing is the same. I love it you feel it in your heart

[@Realest1neeva]

Honestly… I like it better this way 💯

[@marymccluer1630]

Mastery is when you can learn an art form and then transform it. Brilliant!

[@barbarachalker6202]

Jon Babtiste is a musical genius! ❤

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Jon B is a wizard of music!

[@pascale5667]

I can't stop listening. . Such much needed beauty in the face of the world's war time atrocities we are living in real time.

[@bianca-sg8zq]

If Jon puts out a stream of classicial music with these accents, I'm here for it. Met him once, so sweet and considerate. Didn't act like a diva at all!! Love him!!!❤🥰

[@Joe-wb1xh]

It's good to know there are great people like him on this day and age.

[@zbagz01]

That would be fantastic. Do a blues and gospel take on Beethoven's sonatas!

[@carlos5513]

That laugh at the end is everything!

[@robsonclark9678]

Hes a lovely human! 😊

[@glendabilinsky5528]

Jon Batiste plus a piano equals brilliance!❤

[@florabynum9090]

Jon really knows how to play a piano. So amazing.

[@vivianbenge2331]

Jon is one of the most inspiring and creative musicians I've heard in my 75 years. We have all been blessed to hear him and others in this time in history where the diversity of music has been so amazing. Viva diversity!

[@kenross470]

Jon Batiste...genius on the keyboard! WOW!

[@krober147]

Jon is whole New Vibe and should have His own genre 😊 Amazing Talent

[@noisetv1863]

Jon is amazing!

[@kyral8958]

Some people just have it. Music lives within him. I am envious of his musical soul.

[@williamkleitsch1153]

Those long lean straight fingers were made for the piano. I could listen to this kind of talent all night.

[@marzero116]

Am I going to go my whole life without hearing the full Gospel version 😭😭😭😭😭

[@robertwilson123]

Yes, Beethoven and Bach and Chopin and many other great composers all lend themselves to fantastic and perfect jazz, blues and many other musical forms...and if it opens the doors to new groups of fans such as those who like the great Jon Batiste...all the better....open that door!

[@sheriwright5411]

Love this guy!! Lousiana here. NEW ORLEANS.

[@edpoletto8048]

There is a rare purity at work. Beautiful.

[@valsblueforrest2961]

And there is a rare purity in his soul. He is an extraordinary human being. He is pure Love.

[@Engelburg51]

Jon is a national treasure ❤

[@annettepiff4583]

Indeed! And a very nice fella!

[@drogba4evah672]

"Only two kinds of music, good and bad"- Louis Armstrong. this is pure joy.

[@dee_dee_place]

I love watching Jon Batiste play the piano. That smile, it's infectious. And the way his fingers fly, ever so lightly, over those ivories. Wow! I smile every time. I miss him on Colbert.

[@meganseklig7868]

Jon is simply amazing. 🎶 ❗️And so generous with his gifts. 💖

[@JohnBarrylizard]

I love the scales and chord voicings he effortlessly lays down. Mastery.

[@JoshTolbert]

That’s the level of feeling the music and being one with the instrument.

[@user-qg5wg9ut2o]

❤❤❤Jon Batiste is GIFTED & BLESSED ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@teresalegler2777]

Jon Batiste is definitely amazing!

[@jc-16.]

When talent speaks, everybody listens.

[@j5nephews558]

We need MUCH more Jon Batiste

[@adriana7k]

Just beautiful! 💐

[@yllwboy1123]

Amazing Indeed!

[@peterc8246]

I'm now craving an album from him of transformed classical piano pieces.......astonishing.

[@maryarebalos1656]

I'd love to play anywhere close to unbelievably good as he does, love listening to him!!

[@joannewitzkowski3407]

Mr. Batiste, I’ve missed seeing you on late night TV, although I know you are destined for much bigger things. Your beautiful energy, intelligence, and talent fill up any space you occupy. I’m so happy to run across you here! Keep blessing the world, will you? Don’t stop. You are loved! ❤️

[@robsonclark9678]

If you can, go see him live, he tours now sometimes! :)

[@michelebella677]

Just beautiful! I’ve never heard of him before now, but I’m happy I did! Piano is such a transformative instrument.

[@lovealwaysmom]

If you've watched the Pixar movie Soul, you've heard of him. He co-composed the score. It is his hands at the piano in the movie. There is a making of the movie where the show the animators recreating his finger movements. It's really cool. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2015 - 2022, he was part of the house band.

[@kiduswardsnowden_bd]

I wish Mr. Batiste would make a full version of this soulful twist to a classic song! It’s so relaxing!

[@mactown91210]

Yes yes yes

[@ddrougesmith]

Jon Batiste is amazing...

[@FluidKaos]

This man is an amazing artist. To be able to shift genres on the fly like that is true talent. I wish I were half as capable in my own profession.

[@mikemars5984]

You're absolutely brilliant. Very talented musician.

[@sassypants7581]

His hands are perfect.

[@EICast-hn9lj]

I could listen to him for hours ❣️

[@gustavosantamarina6617]

Brilliant musician, possibly one of the best in the USA now alive

[@vstoddard1]

He is just the absolute best in every way possible.

[@samalahenry]

Jon is phenomenal.

[@shellygentry4363]

So talented ❤

[@anniefannycharles9951]

Such a talented man. Miss him so much on Stephen Colbert.

[@LuisAngelSantos]

Jon should be a music composer for shows and movies. I wanna hear his wonderful music in a project soon! Somebody hire him!

[@mrejmann]

He is. Disney's Soul

[@hariseldon2450]

You can see the admiration in Chris Wallace's eyes when he watches Jon Batiste play the piano.

[@vanessaford4836]

He is so Talented. ❤😊

[@johncuthbert1844]

So much talent! The joy in his playing is so evident.

[@GES8215]

The fact that hundreds of years later, we still harken back to Beethoven Chopin, Mozart, Bach. is a testament to the music and creativity and composition. Think of the thousands of artists and the one hit. There’s nobody gives a shit about anymore.

[@joannewitzkowski3407]

I think every piano Jon Batiste has ever played is so thrilled to have been touched by those magical, talented, sensitive fingers!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Jon, you are amazing!!!

[@Naturalite88_]

Beautiful! The cross between genres is amazing❤

[@theWZZA]

Fly high, Jon!

[@user-kw9xt3ik8m]

He’s not dead!!

[@tinamcmurry4810]

He is just awesome 👌 made me smile and feel better today 😊

[@sondoshine]

Absolutely LOVE IT! We need more 🙏🏽

[@rougejewel]

Jon is a musical genius, an a beautiful soul and human being! ❤ Can't wait to see him in concert!

[@lisam.williams4281]

Outstanding interpretations!!!

[@MohammedAhmed-jf5gl]

When he said “but you know the blues”thats blues🔥

[@susanneboling5552]

What a sweet musical interlude, and what a really special musician!

[@db26127]

Can’t stop listening ❤❤❤❤fabulous 🎉

[@Equinox1.5]

Superb. I've never been a huge fan of the original piece but I love what Jon does with it. Just love watching him, too. He's so gifted and joyful.

[@nannerz1994]

This guy is a mastermind. Such a warm prson too

[@cynthiacopland8634]

What music! What a talent! What a Man! ♥️♥️♥️

[@irelandishsac13]

He's so talented and such a kind soul.

[@Kahsimiah]

A classc album played by J.B! A classc album played blues style by J.B! A classc album played gospel style by J.B! That's what I need right now😊

[@LisaLisa001]

Genius❤

[@doobaa]

Miss Jon at Stephen Colbert’s Late Night Show. Amazing talent🎉

[@Robinzero1]

Talent on keyboards is like flying...❤

[@barbaraw1146]

Wonderful!!

[@jasoncastro7486]

Great talent!

[@pattitully-chain9708]

Wow. How beautiful.

[@Gretchen5275]

He's so talented. ❤

[@clydecox2108]

Amazing

[@legion7193]

Amazing talent

[@Shan777-ly2uj]

Anointed!

[@janetburns3637]

Outstanding!!!

[@beverleymclean2131]

His hands are beautiful

[@MizMornay]

Talent.

[@yzolakitchi]

pure joy

[@renaldastraughter2297]

Stunning and Amazing

[@patriciaharris9247]

I've watch this at least10 times.❤

[@sandrafpowell]

That was amazing!!!! So talented!!!

[@ernlwjr2]

YES!!!

[@larrydraper9490]

Literally a musical genius !

[@Yankieprincess]

It’s amazing cause he felt that thing

[@do0o0o0]

A true artist 👏

[@ariesbabie331]

I can't stop listening to this...I could listen for hours.

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Jon Batiste is soooooo talented. Wow.

[@craiglangley3844]

Wow, incredible.

[@jacquelinebrewer3643]

I love Jon and Suleika!!!! All day long!!!!

[@tinamcmurry4810]

Beautiful ❤️

[@DeathByNumberzz]

We legit need this as an entire song!!!!