"Amazing Grace" : Tori Kelly x Jon Batiste : UNREHEARSED

Watch what happens when we ask Late Show musical director Jon Batiste and the amazing Tori Kelly to make music together with ZERO TIME to rehearse. This is their off-the-cuff performance of “Amazing Grace.” Recorded live at beautiful Steinway Hall in New York City.
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[@YeeSoest]

Jon Batiste is so good even his own face can't quite believe it !

[@lafamiliagris]

I noticed that too. His face looks surprised, even

[@juliemarie3082]

I can't unsee it now!!

[@juliuskwak1263]

So many moments where it looks like he's just saying to himself internally "Oh damn! Yeah, that's right! That's it! Yeeeah! Bring it girl! Oh she brought! Daaamn!"

[@codediporpal]

Following the lead of a vocalist. Wow. He's developed a superhuman musical intuition.

[@trixiewashington224]

YeeSoest 😂😂😂👍🏽👍🏽

[@Aprilluvv]

I LOVE church musicians!!!! They can play anywhere, with anyone, anytime and are super expressive with every chord!!!!!

[@AndySaenz]

Aprilluvv Plus, the best singers all originated from the church! Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, and Tori Kelly all started singing in church.

[@ryugamingultrapromax]

The Official Andy Saenz Even So Hyang 😍

[@ryugamingultrapromax]

The Official Andy Saenz Not to mention Pentatonix!!! 😆

[@juanbotero4154]

*gospel

[@mugogrog]

I think you meant jazz musicians :p

[@PanickedTato]

To do what Batiste is doing here is quite amazing. To be able to instantly match her tone with what he plays, without any sort of rehearsal to know what to expect she'd do with the song... that's pure musical talent right there.

[@vooveks]

Totally. Proper musician. She's incredible too. I just listened to this and "Language" which was also absolute magic. Lovely stuff!

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

Thats what I heard and couldn't put into words. Amazing to hear.

[@ryanfrontin7305]

Jennifer Bureau It's wonderful and he is very gifted! This singing style is called rubato; it's where there's a very expressive, loose rhythmic freedom by constantly slowing down or speeding up of the tempo between the singer and the accompanist! It's not that easy to do because there is a lot of musical interdependence and intuition at play, and usually requires an accompanist who knows how to listen very well to the singer's breathing patterns! Usually pianist or guitarist who come from a gospel/church background are the best for this style! I'm sure he has some of that in his pocket! Bravissimo!!!!

[@WilliamJCroft]

@@australien6611 You have an ear made of tin, sir.

[@WilliamJCroft]

@@australien6611 You are an arrogant snob. Jon is doing jazz tonality improv with Tori. Clearly your vast musical experience has no contact with this genre. Go back to your cat videos.

[@brafmutant]

I would listen to a whole album of them improvising just like this.

[@crystalbewriting]

Yes! 🔥🔥🔥

[@savvysavvs9952]

Facts‼️🤩

[@MellieAnn]

Honestly

[@ggreeen8802]

EPHESIANS 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@thinusary]

She's one of the greatest vocalists of this generation

[@RKTPROD22]

agreed

[@TomLloyd-18]

yes . . . along with Rachel Price

[@wpl6661]

If only compensation was doled out fairly commensurate with talent. Taylor Swift made 266 million touring in 2018. For her album Reputation. Name one song off that album that you love. That you remember. That you hum. It sold well. Won awards. Yet nothing memorable. Today's music world is dominated by crap. The artists who flock it become richer. The artists like Tori Kelly who don't care about becoming pop icons and who follow their heart, struggle. They get some notice but not nearly enough. Tori Kelly is significantly more talented and better looking than Swift. Her bank account is 1/133rd that of Swift's.

[@prescillaaniede5522]

wpl Well Tori Kelly doesn’t care for money and fame, she loves the lord and shows it. She is truly blessed😊

[@addalinaruiz1741]

@@wpl6661 why pit two kind, sweet ladies against each other? Both have talents. Tori is a power house vocalist/storyteller songwriter. Taylor is a warm voice storyteller songwriter. Only a musician can appreciate both.

[@greatgag4u]

Nicely done! She sings to his playing, and he plays to her singing, true artistry

[@katekatey279]

❤

[@ggreeen8802]

PSALMS 118:29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is Good; his love endures forever.

[@CassieJazz96]

The warmth in her lower register...........wow and I'm so late to this genius musician Jon Batiste on the keys.

[@qdogggp]

Me too

[@ggreeen8802]

PROVERBS 24:16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity.

[@lfkw2484]

Jon Batiste looks surprised about every chord he plays

[@jasonmcmillan6598]

that is because he doesn't KNOW what he is doing. There is no thought to what he is doing. Sis heart and soul is creating the music- then his mind recognizes it after he plays it. He is a musician like no other. Shear genius!

[@ThePencilPusher]

@@jasonmcmillan6598 or hes an idiot

[@australien6611]

@@jasonmcmillan6598 sorry but he's not matching her key for most of it, he can play but no genius , especially with no rehearsal

[@sergioamayajr.5868]

A New Orleans born and New Orleans proud. Please come home to perform for us. 🙋

[@soshenewpane2717]

Ancient Alien that is good accompaniment to support but play harmonies, not copy the lead melody.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

That piano solo section! Butter!!

[@ggreeen8802]

REVELATION 3:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@rayliur]

I could listen to Jon play the piano for hours and days

[@ggreeen8802]

LUKE 1:27 For with God nothing is impossible." PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

[@MsMarmolade]

Tori Kelly’s voice is like velvet. 🥰🥰🥰 And Jon Batiste is a freaking musical magician. 🎩❤️

[@torikfan3201]

That was perfection. Toris voice is just impeccable

[@សេរ៉ាហ្វ]

Love your username.

[@torikfan3201]

សេរ៉ាហ្វ។ thanks😁

[@rara-yp5pq]

NO

[@onedivbypi2241]

🎶🐔Hen impeccable

[@macherie1234]

I *wish* I sounded that good. I'll just have to enjoy my own voice as it is or in my church choir. (It's smooth and on pitch but nowhere as rich, a true lyric mezzo who likes to sing low harmonies.)

[@JayEl1977]

I cry every time I watch this. Two people who are on this Earth doing exactly what they are meant to do. The chords and transitions are absolutely perfect. Thank you Tori and Jon.

[@kaylaspies8945]

I just love his littles smiles.... he’s like “yeah girl, you SANG that”

[@Inspiredfitness2012]

Two beautiful people discovering and exploring their god given talents and mesmerized by their improvisation. Pure Gold for me🤗

[@LeCanalBarbaraAnne]

Bravi! This is called "duo." When both musicians achieve equality in their roles. Just beautiful.

[@jimsvideos7201]

I'm pretty sure I'm a slightly better person for having experienced this.

[@donaldswamp2501]

Me too, Black Amerucans are the country's crown jewels. This performance is a perfect exammple of it.

[@elorine5682]

Beautiful 😭😘🤩

[@adiasdad210]

400th like. Great comment btw!!!

[@Jayrome321]

Gods Grace is amazing!

[@ggreeen8802]

PSALMS 104:4 He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants.

[@noeldcharris8103]

That dude has so much talent

[@AdelK]

Damn, how good are these two?! The pure talent and passion are just pouring out of this, that's the true magic of an impromptu performance that's so good even the performers are taken aback by it 🖤

[@diggidong470]

This was truly a treat for my soul!

[@TheGoofy1932]

She is so underrated. Absolutely beautiful and Jon is a remarkable piano player.

[@fitztastico]

This is a great idea for KZbin content since so many musical guests come through

[@georgeforeman89]

I wonder how many famous “singers” they get on the show can actually do something like this without auto tune or any post effects. Tori Kelly is 1 in a billion

[@carlitochakra7169]

Emotional overload. I cried unashamedly. Just beautiful. 💛💜💛

[@luxxhols3820]

Tori’s voice is liquid gold.

[@alialghail5090]

Can't believe that wasn't rehearsed. Yes, very talented.

[@CassieJazz96]

Same. Wow.

[@Tigerkem]

Tori Kelly should be a household name by now.

[@quissa101]

True-Guesser Her newest album, Inspired by True Events, is more like this than Unbreakable Smile. I love both because her voice still shines through regardless of the production style

[@jomi9957]

@True-Guesser yeah please do. her manager basically micromanaged that whole album and her gospel and newest album really show off her vocal

[@damsapollo]

@True-Guesser maybe you haven't heard 'all' of her music lmao. It was her Unbreakable Smile album that didn't really show off her amazing vocals (though there's one song that showcases her voice in that album called "Funny"). I still love that album despite the production. Try listening to her EP ("Handmade Songs"), her gospel album ("Hiding Place"), and her latest album ("Inspired by true events").

[@damsapollo]

ANYWAYS SHE IS BETTER LIVE AS ALWAYS.

[@fonkenful]

Be patient, with any of the divine grace that she so deliciously extols here, it’ll be just a matter of time. If it’s still called such, the Top 40 is filled with performers who couldn’t complete the first line without AutoTune, and these two sit down and effortlessly knock this one out. And yes, Jon is a very talented guy - I’d love to see him collaborate with Kevin Eubanks and/or the Marsalis brothers - particularly Delfeayo. I don’t think he’s so much surprised that he can pull it off as he’s truly feeling the message of the song.

[@pierrefitter]

It was like watching a dance. Tori would lead, then Jon would drop a subtle note to switch direction, back and forth, back and forth. Beautiful.

[@kdfkdf1711]

Love when musicians jam with no rehearsal, just feeling the music with each other. So Talented and so very cool.

[@MoritzSchippers]

God bless Jon Batiste, his suit maker, and the United Shershshs!

[@renleblanc2993]

The vocal is unreal and John's playing is jaw dropping - wow

[@cv9773]

This is a true masterclass between composer and artist! A masterclass in composing by the incredible Jon Batiste and a masterclass in signing by the outstanding Tori Kelly! They are both playing to each other’s strengths. Listening and adjusting to each other. As a result, complete magic! Bravo in the highest regards!

[@gwillypdawg]

Tori is for sure one of the best singers out right now

[@davidlee5087]

Says the guy who got paid to say that.

[@gwillypdawg]

@@davidlee5087 nah mate i have been keeping up with her ever since her youtube days doing features with people like timothydelaghetto im not getting paid to say that but if i was i wouldnt mind it

[@gwillypdawg]

@ThePHiLsTeR yes, yes i did

[@jericyutan7961]

@@davidlee5087 lol hahahaha. No one has to get paid to appreciate talent like what Tori has. Smh. 🙄

[@aljincabrito2260]

Truth, alongside Gaga, Sia, Adele etc.

[@sylviaberry4810]

Made me weep! It comes right on time for a class on jazz history that I'm teaching to children at a "vacation Bible school." To end my class with Jon Batiste, a New Orleans native, playing a hymn everyone loves with this great R&B singer from CA, will be PERFECT. Thank you to these beautiful souls! We are better and stronger together.

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Sylvia Berry 🎶 Excellent 🎶 📚

[@marypathopkins3029]

So nice for us and them that they were so carried by the spirit to render Amazing Grace with such beauty and soul.

[@NancyR3454]

Yes.

[@jaykay5086]

I love tori because she sings simple things in an unpredictable way adding her own touch

[@danielp7394]

Dammit Jon is too good. He can session so amazingly well with anyone

[@akayliabailey9739]

I've been crying real tears for 2 hours now.

[@jonathanlui9613]

coming back to this after Jon’s Album Of The Year win! Def my favorite version of Amazing Grace! We need more duets with these two!

[@rudolphmcneill3333]

Wow. I never really knew what a beautiful voice she has. Their collaboration was effortless and BRILLIANT. True musicianship.

[@krazykat1547]

Every note Jon played with Tori was magic

[@jasonl1227]

Absolutely breathtaking. Every person on Earth needs to hear this.

[@pc1chas]

The girl is pure gold, talented inside and out, and is better vocally than most of the female singers out there. She deserves much more!!!!

[@billyrock8305]

Jon Batiste is Incredibly musically talented beyond words. 🎹

[@jobenren]

I get chills everytime I listen to this.

[@WHYtheband]

Just basking in the light right now. Beautiful. The inspiration our band needed today heading back in the studio. Thank you for shooting and posting this. Love and respect Jon from a little Canadian band.

[@veevoh583]

"the hour...I first....believed"....😢😢😢😢😢soo pure...soo exquisite...soo intimately spiritually, graciously, intricately sung!!!!!

[@quinonopoli]

i dont know why but my eyes are watering

[@vooveks]

Yeah, I think someone was cutting onions near me too ;)

[@jimreily7538]

I was was cutting onions and watching KZbin and tears were streaming down my face. Then I accidentally cut my finger off because I wasn't paying attention to the onions.

[@larrywhite4022]

You are listening to Amazing Grace. You would be a hard hearted person if you didn't feel anything. 😁😁

[@KevinSmith-dx6xq]

In my case it's because it reminds me of my dad. It was his favorite song and we sang it at his funeral mass.

[@jasonlove5366]

@@KevinSmith-dx6xq I like it also.

[@yankeeladee02]

A blessing to awaken to this anointed voice and gifted musician. God is good🙋🏼‍♀️🕊

[@MsDaniel201289]

This Woman is so Underrated! It melts my heart to hear someone just Sing a song with the extra screaming etc. tori, Im blessed to have witness your voice and talent! Love u tori

[@starlitshadows]

They both knew that was a moment at the end there. Amazing.

[@ny10467]

Jon is amazing and Tori has such a beautiful voice. Absolutely great job!

[@andrineslife]

A musical match made in heaven! 😍

[@anette-_.]

🤩that voice is so magical💖 we need more of those two together like that💖🥰

[@sandrapatterson2916]

@Anette Karlsen I definitely agree with you. They are awesome together.

[@collho]

When that theme song comes on at the end and you snap back to reality...

[@iamallamaninja]

Jon is so seriously underappreciated. Also damnnnn this is good.

[@australien6611]

I think he is highly over rated sorry but he couldn't find the right key for most of the song .

[@samsunguser3438]

Unrushed and fully satisfying. The perfect mix of Maestro level talents, no clashing whatsoever! In fact...Bravo with repeated encores and a standing ovation each time!

[@cherylsibson8457]

aww, what a way to wake up to that? wow, tears here just beautiful Tori and Jon, just beautiful thank you!

[@marisasinclair8038]

Thanks k you

[@1978Calamity]

Batiste is a beast on the piano. He blows me away every time I hear him play.

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Their smiles are beautiful and everything about this is so lovely!

[@ashmcdazzled]

This was Ahhhh-mazing to not have been rehearsed. Tori Kelly needs to be a music genre.

[@joosinaga]

I've never heard Amazing Grace song that so beautiful, both vocal & chord. So perfect!

[@StewChicken42]

I would pay money to watch and hear these two in concert... wow. ♥

[@NZRic001]

And now... as I sit here after the last note has faded... I wonder at the power of you two wonderful, talented, and special people.... you have taken something special and created a new spirit in that combination of music and voice... don't go all gooey on me - that's my job... but thank you.

[@tanzabadmintonacademy]

One of the greatest vocalists of ALL TIME!!!!!! Love you Tori Kelly! Fan from Philippines!!!!

[@sgd.6830]

Oh come on world 🌎 please wake up to Tori Kelly 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@luvhelmet]

love watching his reactions to Tori's singing throughout the song!

[@MyriamBernard13]

I wish we had heard him sing too BUT it was still worth seeing his facial expressions and hearing his BEAUTIFUL tear-jerking piano playing wow. ♥

[@gonefishing6957]

Such a beautiful song & video. Praying for a speedy recovery for Tori. 🙏

[@joycemansfield1108]

Sitting here listening on Easter moved to tears beautiful. I love you john

[@sunvalleysheila]

He’s listening to her voice. She’s watching his piano-playing fingers. So simpatico!

[@SongBirdsJoy888]

Thank you for this beautiful interpretation of Amazing Grace. Angels...

[@courtney7027]

It'd be great if she did a collab with Jon for her next album. I would just love to hear more of her singing with a piano in general though. I love it.

[@chikoritaleaf]

She ended up doing a collab on his album that won Album of The Year at this year’s Grammys!

[@abby2stars]

Jon is so in touch …. 💓💕

[@chrisarcher9907]

These videos of Jon and guest musicians are a wonderful addition to the late show content. Great idea. Thank you sharing. What talent!

[@gregraj]

My thoughts exactly! This is a wonderful creative outlet for Mr Batiste other than being Stephen's sidekick during the regular show.

[@jacobmccain8794]

1:56 got me, how were they just so in sync in that moment. WOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!

[@izman20]

Tears came to my eyes. Wow.

[@loydap1775]

Talent and magic!! Beautiful!!

[@joewhitehead3]

Tori’s voice is absolute perfection! ❤️

[@hittingcarpet2449]

The joy he expresses while playing music is amazing.

[@elijahelisha3763]

Just wonderful.

[@kikiiifreeqonabeat9713]

@1:51 that “How Precious Dear” 🎶is killing me 😭👌🏾 I love the sound of how she did the most 😂♥️

[@waynehammond7145]

Amen!!! Blessed be the name of The Lord! His tender mercies are new every morning and never cease. Full of grace and mercy......let the name of Our God be praised! Even the rocks will sing this song!!!

[@Sayrecem]

Goosebumps man!!! Just goosebumps. I love these two. Every time I hear him play I'm in awe.

[@phillyphan1994]

Easily two of the most underappreciated artists today.

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

ART! When too true artist come together pure magic happens. Beautiful.

[@veronicae6038]

She is so gracefully amazing

[@pennywarren2357]

Wowza! The talent between the two of them is astounding! Bless God!

[@Victorio667553]

Every - moment of this - oof ❤️❤️❤️ heart jumping for JOOOY

[@jobenren]

I've watched this so many times and it still brings me to tears.

[@LemonThymeArt]

This was beautiful, I needed this.

[@patdepaula6618]

America needs this

[@chatwithanns]

Jon and Tori: Thank you for a beautiful arrangement and a gorgeous morning song to wake up to! Legit the best thing I’ve listened to on the internet in ages!!!!

[@leinaamatsuji-berry561]

Yessss talent! Yesssss casual amazingness!

[@cris8425]

SO BEAUTIFUL! WHAT A VOICE! WHAT A PIANIST!ITS A TASTE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH!♡

[@Weejee456]

She has a perfect smile

[@artandsoulhub]

I'm touched!

[@sara78889]

MASTERPIECE!!! 🙏🙏🎶🎶

[@traceybenn6211]

In all my life, I've never heard this classic song sound this beautiful. Nicely done!

[@me-zp7db]

Tori Kelly is such a beautiful light in the music industry 🎵♥️

[@MariaGoJa]

Oooooooh this is so beautiful!! 30 degrees weather and I have goosebumps 🤩😍

[@eyeglassesstringmusic]

Spotify & Apple Music pls 🙏🏻❤️

[@ObedienceOrSacrifice]

Beautifully anointed!