Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jon Batiste was born in Metairie, Louisiana. He is known for his eclectic blend of jazz, soul, classical, and pop music, which has made him a sought-after figure in the industry. Batiste has gained recognition for his work as a composer, bandleader, and television personality.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
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| Date of Birth | 11 November 1986 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Jon Batiste's height and weight are not widely documented, he is often noted for his energetic stage presence and charismatic performances.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jon Batiste is married to Suleika Jaouad, whom he wed in February 2022. The couple decided to marry before Jaouad underwent a bone marrow transplant for her health issues. Jaouad has been battling cancer, and despite her health struggles, the couple has found strength together.
He grew up in Kenner, Louisiana. Batiste is a member of a New Orleans musical dynasty, the Batiste family, that includes Lionel Batiste of the Treme Brass Band, Milton Batiste of the Olympia Brass Band, and Russell Batiste Jr. At the age of eight, he played percussion and drums with his family's band, the Batiste Brothers Band. At the age of 11, at his mother's suggestion, he switched to piano and took classical piano lessons from local teacher Shirley Herstein every Saturday for seven years. Batiste further developed his piano skills by transcribing songs from video games such as Street Fighter Alpha, Final Fantasy VII and Sonic the Hedgehog.
In 2023, Batiste was featured in the documentary film American Symphony, directed by Matthew Heineman, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, which records the process of Batiste composing his first symphony, while his wife, Suleika Jaouad, suffers the return of her leukemia.
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| Husband | Suleika Jaouad (m. 2022) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jon Batiste's net worth is estimated to be around $4 million, according to several sources such as Marca and Celebrity Net Worth. However, some reports suggest his net worth could be as high as $6 million. His earnings come from his successful music career, including his time as the bandleader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, his compositions for films like Soul, and his multiple studio albums.
Career, Business, and Investments
Career Highlights:
- Music Career: Batiste has released several studio albums, including Times in New Orleans (2005), Jazz Is Now (2013), Social Music (2013), Christmas with Jon Batiste (2016), Hollywood Africans (2018), and We Are (2021).
- Television: He served as the bandleader and musical director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from its debut in 2015 until August 2022.
- Film Compositions: Notably, Batiste composed the soundtrack for the 2020 Pixar film Soul, which earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy.
Batiste's career performances include a tribute to Chuck Berry and Fats Domino during the 60th annual Grammy Awards (performing alongside Gary Clark Jr.); the Kennedy Center Honors' tribute to Carmen De Lavallade; the Concert for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama; the National Anthem at the 2017 NBA All Star Game; and Opening Night of the 2017 US Open. He has curated the Global Citizen Advocacy Concert with Tom Morello and the Louis Armstrong Wonderful World Festival in Queens, N.Y.
Social Network
Jon Batiste is active on various social media platforms, where he engages with his fans and shares updates about his music and personal life. His presence on platforms like Instagram allows him to connect with his audience directly.
In October 2021, he made a surprise performance at night singing "Like a Prayer" in the streets of Harlem, along with Madonna, promoting the release of her concert film , Madame X.
On September 22, 2022, Batiste conducted the premiere of his composition American Symphony at Carnegie Hall, New York. A review in Variety concluded: "It wasn't just the story of America, and its collage-like charms and vices. This was also Batiste's story, and he made a handsome orchestral debut of that story at Carnegie Hall, in a truly shining hour."
Batiste followed these with a number of solo shows, billed as "STREAMS: Jon Batiste At The Piano", in which Batiste improvised performances at the piano and on melodica in a stream-of-consciousness manner. A review in The Post-Standard characterized it as a "Modern maestro ... display[ing] his magic".
Education
Jon Batiste attended the Julliard School, where he refined his musical skills and developed his unique style.
In summary, Jon Batiste's multifaceted career in music, television, and film has contributed significantly to his net worth and established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
At 17, Batiste released his debut album, Times in New Orleans. He attended St. Augustine High School and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts with Trombone Shorty in New Orleans and graduated in 2004. He then went on to attend the Juilliard School, receiving a Bachelor of Music in 2008 and a Master of Music in 2011, both in jazz studies. He studied with William Daghlian there. While at Juilliard, he released his second album, Live in New York: At the Rubin Museum of Art. By the end of 2006, Batiste had been a featured performer in South Africa, London, Lisbon, Spain, Paris, and the United States.
He has been awarded the American Jazz Museum Lifetime Achievement Award, the Harry Chapin ASCAP Humanitarian Award and the Movado Future Legend Award. In May 2017, Batiste received an honorary degree from Salve Regina University for his musical achievements and contributions to Newport's 2014 International Jazz Day. In 2018, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best American Roots Performance for "Saint James Infirmary Blues". In 2020, he received two Grammy nominations: his album Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and Meditations (with Cory Wong) was nominated for Best New Age Album.
