Jon Batiste Performs A Special Arrangement From His Album, "Beethoven Blues"

[@clrichards-s3g]

Jon is a musical genius.

[@juliettebobcat704]

Totally

[@Rav2277]

And a true force for good

[@gluckmac]

Indeed. Great singing and playing.

[@jannichi6431]

Always giving to us is Jon Baptiste. Felt like that was a motivational and historical tutorial.

[@tiffanygreen5490]

Indubitably ❤

[@ronald8147]

Colbert and Batiste......a tonic for the soul in trying times.

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

I agree ❤

[@carolreed621]

This is so true. I look forward to seeing him visit with Johnny again soon.❤😊

[@desireecarlson5496]

wow,perfect comment

[@laryjohnson5736]

@@desireecarlson5496 The trying times are leaving with brandon.

[@JagromirYaroslavic]

Do you require an egg?

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

This is the closest I've been to a real depression--started November 6. Jon singing "don't stop dreaming, don't stop believing" made me cry. This guy is a musician, a philosopher, and a therapist.

[@juliettebobcat704]

Amen to that.

[@juliettebobcat704]

And I hope you feel better soon.

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

maybe you could go see Jon on tour..............

[@duicic8541]

I have a dying grandma in the hospital (non-transportable, or we would have her home for her last days), so I can relate. Hang in there and let the little healing things in.

[@katicabogar24]

Hope you’re feeling better since you’ve posted your comment💙

[@donnamariedemaio]

This goes beyond talent. Jon Batiste is gifted. This is a gorgeous performance.

[@stephanie5249]

I SO miss seeing him on the show and hearing the absolute magic that comes out of his piano. We were so lucky while it lasted. Such immense talent. ❤ I hope his wife is doing ok

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Crikey. I though he had died when you said you hoped his wife was ok! Had to google search just in case.

[@kellypatterson4412]

@@nikiTricoteuseshe almost died of cancer. I believe she's in remission now.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@kellypatterson4412 Oh wow. Thank you. Glad she's OK. I had no idea and nothing came up but, l was google searching from Aotearoa/ New Zealand so searches were probably not very complete. Although, now you've said it, l think l vaguely remember something, is it possible they said something on the show when he left?

[@markbryan9989]

Jazz, Blues, Classical and more. Jon knows the connections! One of the greats of our time.

[@sharonofroses]

"I love ya even if I don't know ya"❤🎉

[@JohnnyTheDoe]

This is the spirit of Batiste I've always felt whenever I see him.

[@erikagray9883]

Beautiful music. I hope his wife is doing well. ❤

[@naylas3908]

She has cancer for the third time…😢

[@Its_Renee_]

Oh no 😢​@@naylas3908

[@sandraandrews9907]

​@@naylas3908oh no!!😮. So sorry about that.😢 💔

[@BirdsNNVA]

I have been worrying since seeing her wedding ring on his left pinky finger as he played.

[@BirdsNNVA]

@@naylas3908heartbreaking.

[@MashStars]

What a beautiful arrangement. The man never misses.

[@stan4now]

Beautiful! Stunning Visuals! Thank You Jon Batiste! We Love You and Suleika!

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Such a beautiful soul. Welcome back to where you belong brother

[@maryroberts589]

I agree that we were blessed to have him here every night but he does belong to a much wider audience. ❤

[@zvw444x3zefa]

@@maryroberts589 I'm not sure that free spirits should "belong" anywhere. 🙂

[@elizabethhiebert1859]

​@@zvw444x3zefa Very Well Said. Ty. Best to you!

[@maryroberts589]

@@zvw444x3zefa good point.

[@user-it9ey6xh7g]

@@zvw444x3zefa Free spirits belong EVERY where

[@lindasherman9060]

This performance should win an emmy!!!

[@GGG-hn6zl]

Talented, innovative and such a positive person and artist.

[@BirdsNNVA]

There aren’t the right words in the English language to describe how much i admire and respect Jon Batiste. He is more than a musical genius. He has the most beautiful soul.

[@pdoylemi]

One of the few good things about Covid - during the lockdown we got to know Jon.

[@amyhamilton2201]

😮 Beautiful, soulful man. Artist who requires no explanation, no analysis. Just love him. And I do. Love from Nola, baby!!! Pure joy!!!

[@maryroberts589]

I agree & my prayers to your city! 🙏

[@666Mrfrisco]

Absolutely beautifully written and performed. Gifted

[@MagnusGalactusOG]

God given talent plus hard work.

[@worldatmyfingertips7771]

From classical to blues, then back to classical, moving on to jazz,...etc...new and old, the best of both worlds singlehandedly and highly skillfully performed by just one man. This guy is just waaaay too much for any of us,...really! He is just, beyond....👏👏👏

[@justinkvidal210]

This is inspiring to all who would listen.

[@MagnusGalactusOG]

Absolutely. I picked up my guitar after years of neglecting it and started tuning it right after this.

[@sandrajcarl6599]

Jon is magic! To listen to him is to be transported out of the real world.

[@alicel696]

That is the real world! The world of spirit and soul- temporarily playing here in the earth realm. Jon’s voice and truth open up my heart. I’m so grateful. Blessed be!!

[@RekkaAlexiel]

This was absolutely amazing!! So nice to hear you play on the show again! How is it possible to have such talent in one body???

[@mariocavalli1643]

The last 90-second crescendo..... I'm crying, "I love you even if I don't know you / Yeah / Life force energy / I SAID 'I love you even if I don't know you' / Keep going!" ... ..... I'm just crying.

[@Its_Renee_]

Jon is so amazing on the 🎹 and I miss him so much being on the show. Please come back more often! ❤🙏🏼

[@whoaskedforthisbs]

Soul in reality.

[@JohnnyTheDoe]

I love this man, even though we've never met and never will.

[@MagnusGalactusOG]

You've connected through his music. The vibrations.

[@alicel696]

I love him too. He speaks to our souls. That’s why we love him. I want to be like him. We might not all be the amazing eagle in flight that Jon is but we can be our own triumphant souls, not leaving our dreams to die. It’s a tall order!! Let’s all be free.

[@lucystrider728]

Jon is extraordinary, just beautiful!

[@marlenes.7451]

Batiste . A great talent and a great human being.

[@maryroberts589]

Jon's pure light shines through in the magic of his music! 💖🌟🎶🎶

[@StephaniePatterson359]

Jon is pure genius and plays from his soul.

[@marisahokefazi4735]

What a beautiful voice.

[@Araceli-k9e]

Jonn has hit the big time BEAUTIFUL 😊😊😊😊😊

[@effsharp7]

National treasure

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Jon’s Beethoven is cool🎉

[@cindyhill9091]

Incredible. Unique. A gem of a human being.

[@bobbilynnsmith5146]

We love you Jon! That was so good, thanks for sharing. XO

[@dianepowell5315]

His work is amazing !

[@aghamom]

Started off skeptical, ended up converted, classic Jon Batiste, dude's truly one of those talents.

[@HissingKitty2008]

🎉 Jon Batiste’s talent knows no bounds! He’s such an astonishing artist!

[@gh5208]

The most beautiful spiritual and musical soul....This performance, a very generous gift

[@jameslanclos568]

That's our Home Boy, Jon Baptiste, making us proud to be New Orleanians! ⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Hey New Orleans - Otautahi Aotearoa (Christchurch New Zealand) here. New Orleans is the one place in America that l'd love to visit. Just wanted to say so sorry for the awful thing that was done on Bourbon Street. Hope you're all doing OK. 💔

[@jameslanclos568]

@@nikiTricoteuse Hello Niki, are you a native New Zealander? I'd love to visit there! It must be like heaven! I love the beautiful blue waters and sandy beaches. And yes, unfortunately we share the same world with these bad people. Those were young innocent people whose lives came to a tragic end and ruined their families lives as well. Best wishes always. 🙏📿

[@DavidJones-ly9bh]

Goodness ...and Hope!

[@priscillawrites6685]

Speaking to my heart, Jon. I was singing Beethoven when I was 2 years old.

[@erwin_888]

Gifted & hard work.

[@rosaliofetalbo8805]

A unique kind of music. A precious talent.

[@ryanalopez3078]

Dudes a 🎶al Genius.

[@helenchild4397]

He blows my mind. I am in love. Be well Jon.....

[@danieldifranco1187]

Not only the most beautiful music, but the most inspiring. I feel the inspirational side is what he really wants to push for, kind of like his out in the open secret to the world. Thank gooodness he decides to share this amazing talent!

[@jules_az_mi2636]

Dang!!!! Composer, artiste, extraordinaire!🎉

[@hikingviking9370]

That smile that stage presence the improvisation. Thank you, jon.

[@swapshots4427]

Wow. I was not expecting that.! Exceptional.!

[@aartipatel1960]

Love you, my friend! Thank you for your light ❤

[@LeCanalBarbaraAnne]

People have integrated orchestras (Symphony of the New World, May 6, 1965) --- Now, Integrate the Music! And we hear your thoughts above it. You’re a genius, Jon Batiste. Thank you. It doesn’t get better than this.

[@NancyPower33]

Thank you, Jon. I deeply needed that. Thank you and may the Gods bless you and your family. 💖🎶✨️

[@nia1955]

yessss

[@lashendawest7509]

We love jon batiste

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

Music heals the soul ❤

[@onyebukanzekwue2817]

Just too awesome combination of lyrics ❤

[@KathyBierman-w2z]

You are simply amazing. So much talent and wisdom in your music. ‘Freedom’ still brings tears to my eyes.

[@MagnusGalactusOG]

The Prodigal son returns ✝🎹🎵

[@maryroberts589]

Louis was left with impossibly large shoes to fill and still brings his own special flavor with the band. That's being said, my heart always soars when we get a taste of Jon on the show! 🎶🎶❤

[@MagnusGalactusOG]

@@maryroberts589 he does a really good job and often reminds me of Jon but yes with his own flavor. It is always nice to see Jon come home though. Truly a blessing 🙏

[@janeckles926]

❤ I've had the gift of seeing Jon perform at a small festival & then in concert on tour. It was truly life-changing & a deeply spiritual experience. Love oozes from his pores onto everyone in his path. Thank you, Jon, for sharing yourself & thank you, also, Suleika ❣️

[@margaretyourchuck6417]

You must listen, just so beautiful! Jon!!!

[@rikkiechambers4959]

When music grabs your soul and has a dance … that’s how it feels when he plays ,it leaves me with a lump in my throat and a smile on my face … and it’s absolutely stunning !

[@laurawatters914]

THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS AWESOME VIDEO.BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE JON!! 😊💓🔥🤘✌️ HAPPY NEW YEARS TO YOU AND YOUR WIFE!!! 💕

[@billpliske]

Most talented musician in the world.

[@ReesieRoo1]

Oh my gosh, amazing!! We love you, Jon!! Please keep playing and inventing and creating ❤🎶

[@hikingviking9370]

Is it possible to a win grammy for a live tv performance? Because jon deserves it for this. I was smiling the entire time. Very few songs will do that. Thank you, Jon.

[@MicheleMcGurrin]

Musical Genius

[@lalah9481]

Jon always makes me want more. What a gift. I always end up closing my eyes to rely on my ears taking in his musical artistry-never fails; he moves me.

[@kerstinkaminski4448]

Für diese Leistung habe ich leider keine passenden Worte! Es ist eine einzigartige Präsentation!❤❤❤

[@elizabethhiebert1859]

What you did say was Great!

[@armsjo]

Gosh those dancing fangers!!! Beautiful

[@cademosley4886]

That was beautiful, Jon. 🎶

[@meganh4011]

I miss seeing him nightly on your show. Amazing person thank you for sharing your gift with the world Jon

[@ginapadula8039]

Jon, thank you for continuing to lift us up! ☮️❤️☮️

[@kevins.2642]

Fantastic! Thank you Jon!

[@catherinesmith-dugay5240]

I love hearing his thoughts during his playing. I have no doubt that is what really goes through his head when he plays.

[@johnhankla6040]

Putting on a clinic. I just learned something. And felt something. I was absolutely blown away. Love you Jon.

[@veetee6564]

A transcendent performance!

[@desireecarlson5496]

he is truly amazing...what a gift

[@MicksMixedMedia]

Spent the whole time literally bawling ❤ I kind of wish his album had the whole voiceover it was like he was plucking the chords my soul needed to hear

[@stephenmolaro2031]

An extraordinary talent❤

[@Susie-mk6hj]

Thank you for such beauty! Joyful expression with feeling!

[@louietrujillo5763]

Oh my God!!!! This man is so fantastic ❤

[@CuriositySake]

Happy New Years Mr Batiste Sir to you and your wonderful bride. Thank you for dropping in to Colberts show as often as you do. Please continue. 🙏🩵🙏🏾🩷🙏🏽

[@jessiehead6525]

The man is a genius. Can’t get enough of him.

[@lfgarza]

Fantastic man and entertainer!

[@patsker1]

This was just wonderful and moving. Jon is a very talented musician. Nice to see him again on the show.

[@lucindamcguinn691]

Oh Lord! This is SO fine. Exactly what my spirit needs. Thank you, Jon.

[@lonbub6832]

Tickles my ears and opens up my brain. Makes me think and makes love flow through my veins! Bless you Jon! Happy New Year to you and Suleika ✌️💜

[@christawinquist3551]

Beyond Incredible! Channeling another realm! Love this!

[@ViperaRaddei]

John is an inspiration to us musicians - past and present - the world over.

[@RandomNexus]

That man has music just coming off of him in waves! Outstanding! \o/ 💜🎵

[@kellypatterson4412]

I miss Jon. I miss the flavour he added to the show. I'm thrilled for him that he's a shooting star! But I'm sad for the loss of his almost daily presence in our lives.

[@Jamworks1]

Brilliant! Thank you John.

[@anthonettedillard3999]

Happy New Year John!! Continue to Bless us with your Musical Genius!! GOD Bless you and your Family!! 🙏❤️

[@OJIULUIJO]

Oh my God that was the most amazing performance, very unexpected for him to do all that. He needs to record this

[@maureenmclellan1845]

He did.

[@J0einOK]

Love the groove that dude lays out! He is great.

[@terrynicholetti]

Thank you for this gift of hope at this very scary time!!!

[@Dianaentwriter]

Incredible. Thank you so much for posting.

[@littleguynoir3253]

A Soul Light for the world. Thank you Jon Batiste.

[@georgerobbins8823]

Just... WOW! I'm buying that album.

[@1969madame]

It's worth every penny!!😍🎵🎹🎼

[@williamkittler]

There is no greater sound of joy than the laugh of John Batiste!

[@merlapittman5034]

This man is magic, a treasure, a marvel!

[@beverlybrown1722]

I love your joy, soul and gift of music !!!