Jon Batiste

About Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste is one of the most accomplished musicians of our time. A Juilliard-trained artist, he served as bandleader and musical director of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from 2015 to 2022. He won an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, NAACP Image Award, and more for his work on Disney/Pixar's Soul. In 2022, he earned a Sports Emmy for his NCAA March Madness opening piece. His 2021 album WE ARE received 11 GRAMMY nominations across seven categories — a historic first — and won five, including Album of the Year.

The Netflix documentary American Symphony, produced with Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground, follows Batiste's creative journey as he composes a Carnegie Hall symphony while supporting his wife, bestselling author Suleika Jaouad, through cancer treatment. This show is part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series.

Membership and Group Discounts

To become a member of the Broward Center and receive access to great seats and presales, visit BrowardCenter.org/Entourage today. For group discounts visit BrowardCenter.org/group-sales.

Planning Your Visit

Plan your visit before you go to the show for info on parking using the ParkMobile app, dining experiences including the Nicklaus Children's Health System Intermezzo Lounge, and our food and drink options in the Horvitz Lobby. Find all the information you need to help make your experience as magical as what happens on stage at BrowardCenter.org/visit.