Extended interview: Jon Batiste

Face the Nation's John Dickerson sits down with Jon Batiste, the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, for a conversation about music and politics.
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"Face the Nation" is the number one Sunday morning public affairs program. The broadcast is one of the longest-running news programs in the history of television, having premiered on CBS on Nov. 7, 1954. John Dickerson is the host of "Face the Nation". He also serves as Political Director for CBS News and is a contributor to Slate magazine and its podcast The Political Gabfest. Guests include government leaders, politicians, and international figures in the news. "Face the Nation" airs Sunday mornings. Check local listings for "Face the Nation" broadcast times.

[@wilhelmina8843]

Holy cow. Even if you don’t listen to his music, this is a person worth listening to. Profound truths and life lessons here.

[@smokeynewport1591]

The world needs more people like Jon! He's such a deep guy and an amazing musician.

[@pamelasimsjones557]

Love Jon Baptiste. He is a young genius with an old soul.

[@64slugirl]

Wisdom + love of life. Empathy + understanding. His spirituality is refreshing, it applies to all his thoughts. No phoniness involved.

[@Pecan215]

Amen, Sister Pamela

[@hildyburns1]

March on! Thanks for your wisdom and love.

[@teaesterhiggins3091]

Yes Pamela! I experienced that when I heard him in Concert and met him back stage. I will always be great-full and blessed by a fellow TaiChi student for offering my husband and my self those back stage passes. I didn’t even know her name. Blessings can come to you if you are open to the possibility.

[@claudial.gonzalez4268]

Not old but everlasting.

[@answersquestioned]

Young Jon Batiste’s depth is very impressive. EXCELLENT interview, John Dickerson 👍❤️

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

Such a great conversation. Thanks for arranging it and posting it. Food for the soul.

[@lindsaydesrochers3836]

First time I saw this young man, I saw deep spirituality and just a lovely soul. I have not been disappointed over these few years as I have watched him develop. How wonderful his approach to music, the language of the soul.

[@deidramcalpin6339]

Deep... What this young man is expressing has profound implications for life at it’s best.

[@55lisadiane]

Love everything about this man, especially his intellect, soul, and phenomenal boundless creativity.

[@sherrywhetstone2692]

I love this man. He is brilliant and over the top talented!!❤❤❤🎵🎶

[@diogesesmore9874]

When I saw him in my then-friends’ living room playing for us on their piano, I witnessed greatness. I wasn’t wrong. One of our greatest national treasures.

[@mccormyke]

There are gifted musicians & there are Gifted musicians but the greatest artists are Themselves a gift to humanity. What a gift this man is. A genuinely "good" soul

[@PaulaLJones]

This is one of my all-time fav interviews.

[@iwnunn7999]

I watch Jon on Stephen Colbert all the time. I had no idea he was such a deep thinker. A genius for sure!!

[@cliffdavis5244]

Excellent interview! John Batiste is an unbelievable genius…

[@homiedude6549]

Beautiful. Beautiful person. Beautiful music.

[@janetheckmann5859]

I am so glad, even late in my life that I am getting to know you.

[@kathiemacaluso]

Oh, how well spoken. He knows history and a background of music. It may have been 4 yrs ago but learned so much more. Thank you Colbert for bringing him to the world

[@johnmoorely7275]

I love Batiste and his talents and his human values.

[@64slugirl]

8/22/19~ Great conversation between two spirits that obviously HEAR the other. Sure do miss John Dickerson's interviews. Jon is a beautiful soul translating his philosophy into his music. Love the lessons they present here...hope folks hear their wisdom.

[@deloriesa.greene3789]

Shalom! Love the remembers l can relate to , from his musics and thoughts.

[@maureenhiggins7341]

Brilliant gifted soul. Thank you Jon, God bless continue to walk in His Beauty .

[@timothybryant5918]

A beautiful man and an incredible musician. You go Jon!

[@judiththomas7431]

We don't often see true Genius, but it's unmistakable when you witness it. Moreover he appears to be a genuinely nice and decent human being. Can't help but like him. Also, did I say Intelligent!!

[@PhoKingHell]

Jon Batiste is a true cultural icon

[@graytime5828]

Amazing as always, Mr. Batiste!

[@bleuskye8124]

He was the big winner at the Grammy's last night.

[@srwarner3346]

He is such a beautiful human being in the world :) Learned so much getting taught to dance at a Yugoslavian Orthodox Church , with women who did not speak English . It was amazing and so intimate , to learn across language , religion and culture , so beautiful !

[@leoteenstevens6557]

Awesome and deep musical discussion. Thank you Jon. God bless you .❤🙏🏽✝️😇❤💞🙏🏽✝️😇❤💞

[@wildwoodsoundshouseconcert8324]

We love you Jon B. Seeing and hearing you means a lot to us and we wish you and your sweetheart all the best!!! Konnie and Stephen

[@celestem.sharper-BBnBaB]

Just a BRILLIANT Gift of a soul. He is so passionate about delivering his craft n it shows. 💛❤ #WhatanInfectiousSpirit -BBnBaB

[@madeleinewatersmedia]

jon batiste is a beautiful genius

[@estherwiskel6550]

He is a scholar. He is so refreshing and the message is so clear and easy if one has a positive attitude. Bravo Dr. Baptiste 👏👏👏👏♥️✝️🙏

[@claudial.gonzalez4268]

Batiste

[@donnamariedemaio]

The loveliest rendition of Smile ever played! Charlie Chaplin would be so pleased. Bravo!

[@whiqeddik7615]

If anyone deserved to lifted to the light, is this man, but he fought to the top. Awesome work Jon. I never dig into folks but this piece was a great cover. Appreciate you man. Can so resonate with the unity aura

[@deborahhawkins2265]

Certainly, "Good Gifts Give." Thank you!!!!!

[@ludmillawilliams601]

Such a brilliant mind 👏

[@ludmillawilliams601]

I'm very impressed with this young man. God bless 🙌

[@albertoldschool6950]

Love this man!

[@JMHaleSeattle]

TY so much. Beautifully done.

[@lorrie2878]

A wonderful man! Amazing musician, spiritual connector. If you have not seen him touring Stephen Colbert through New Orleans, you need to.

[@doreenmorgan7000]

This guy really is a man for the moment. Just inspirational.

[@55lisadiane]

Why is he so underutilized by Colbert? He's a gold mine.

[@Pecan215]

That is apparent...can't upstage Colbert

[@iwnunn7999]

I was just thinking the same thing!!

[@j.h.777]

Well Colbert is the Star 🌟 f His show. Can’t have have two stars, in the same arena, the light would blind the ones soaking up what they offer. So, it’s ok, it takes time to cultivate brilliance.

[@Okeflora.6480]

He is music. He has a peculiar deep interpretation and description of what music is

[@claudial.gonzalez4268]

Smile,though your heart is aching, smile even though it’s breaking,When there are clouds in the sky you’ll get by…..thank you Jon Batiste. Being vulnerable, humble and creative like you, lights up all our lights! We will find that life is still worthwhile if we just SMILE.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gailremp8389]

It's not often that I cry when I am watching face the nation. Let's get serious here folks. But when he finishes with smile though your heart is breaking. And you know what it is instantly even at the beginning. But you're just so overwhelmed at the wholeness if it ... well I guess there's not much more to say. What a great rabbit hole I went down into today when I started watching John Batiste music. . I needed it. And I see my next recommendation is him on Amanoourb . So I will watch that one. And probably cry some more. What a great afternoon... and not a football team in sight..

[@logannyasulu9960]

I have began to appreciate John Batiste so much. He is a musical genius with a very sober nature.

[@perrylowe]

Jon Dickerson is a great interviewer. Jon Batiste is simply awesome!

[@deborahfusco-amjadi5755]

Jon Batiste a blessed soul, a musical genius and a gift to humanity. 🙏♥️👏

[@albertawilliams4616]

Such a brilliant and beautiful soul. Blessings Jon

[@pushpamalhotra8603]

What a blessing you are to this world. 🙏❤️

[@evalykke]

Thank you! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@DaMonster]

the song at the end is I'll Be Seeing You

[@lauraleeroutier5976]

What a beautiful soul! God bless him!

[@nancywitmer5214]

Loves this interview😘

[@simonejunge8213]

Beautiful! Brilliant!

[@Tedroy]

Jon is brilliant.

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

What a beautiful and profound interview

[@estherwiskel6550]

I get such valuable insight to music from a very talented genius❤️💋

[@ruththomson4601]

Jon Batiste: so lucky I can see this during this celebration month. Blown away. Thank you . Best wishes. Hope to see much much much more of you when the times arrive. I love you and where you can take us. Ruth

[@stephengaribaldi1378]

Music is Alive

[@amsav2718]

So accomplished dear young one...please keep God close to your walk and soul.... 🙏✝🙏🎼🎵🎹🙏✝🙏

[@leestewart9278]

Batiste is a wise man and music is his voice. ❤

[@mathbrown9099]

I love this man’s words. E-Pluribus-Unim. Out of the many, One. We are all Americans, let no one put asunder

[@beegamzumusic4653]

Jon is beyond!

[@thomasreith4037]

That's gotta be a jazzed-up quote of the Goldberg variations at 26:04

[@jeremyneworleans]

What an amazing mind and beautiful soul!

[@gstrummer]

national treasure. stay true to you, jon

[@gerchanovskya]

Does anyone know what waltz that was at 16:50 ?

[@susanlowrance4691]

How can I get a transcript of this extended intervieweitg Jon Batiste???

[@kalyarthurs2846]

Reverence, total reverence . . .

[@justrosy5]

What would happen if you used wire or something to tie bells to the strings inside a grand piano? Would that ruin the sound or just change it?

[@bthechurch7877]

Wow

[@laurentanonyme5513]

Would not have been content with this song if he hadn’t engaged with it.

[@hotnovemberayne]

Scorpiooooo 🙌🏼🎵🔥💕

[@catherinewoodard5075]

*

[@charlie27775]

Art never works on your own time

[@paulsisson4381]

I am not Paul Sisson, that would not be appropriate, I have a crush on the drummer in the cowboy hat sitting behind Jon Batiste on the Stephen Colbert show. He is so cute and adorable. I call him Mr. Hotness.

[@robertaclark6079]

He is Joe Saylor, and I agree 💯

[@Indianagirl1963]

Leave race out of it. I love my country.

[@kw7807]

Race has been part of the country’s history since the beginning. That said, Jon is spot on in how to bring others of different backgrounds together.

[@TheArmstrongmusicmed]

Deep thinker.