Jon Batiste at Radio City Music Hall

You know him as the band leader and musical director of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on CBS; you've heard his recordings with superstars such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, and Ed Sheeran. You've watched "Soul," for which he co-composed the score and landed an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award; and you’ve read about him when Time Magazine published their 2022 Top 100 Most Influential People.

Jon Batiste's concert is another kind of experience. It's all about the infectious groove, magnificent music, spreading joy, defying genres, and breaking down barriers.

If you thought you could expect two, maybe three different genres at a Jon Batiste live concert – think again. An all-you-can-eat buffet of jazz, pop, R&B, and world beats is served, with a generous topping of classical music. Expect everything: from a bit of darkness in “Raindance," shifting from the soft, edgeless keyboard chords to a reggae-filled cut with a burbling bassline, from a percussive piano sound in the instrumental "Kenner Boogie" to New Orleans gospel-style funkified "If You're Happy And You Know It"; from the post-rock swells of "Worship" to the light drum taps and quiet synth bass of "Butterfly."

If you think you could expect an audience of middle-aged fans, think again. Those indulging in the buffet range from young to old. It is the perfect night out for family, friends, dates, and singles, ready for some singalongs, dancing, clapping, and general revelry.

If you think he is just all about piano, think again. Jon Batiste jumps from his beloved melodica to the electric guitar, driving the soul-rock of “Tell the Truth” home; moves to saxophone and brings down the house with “Night Time Is the Right Time"; raises the roof with drum-offs, and even tickles the ivories with some much-loved classics… and classicals.

Jon Batiste is ready to do the most, making it seem incredibly easy in an unparalleled experience on the stage of the nation's showplace. Radio City Music Hall is the world's largest indoor theatre, sporting more than 6,000 seats spread over the main floor and three mezzanines. It's splendor, phenomenal music, cheer, and the most memorable night of the year!