This is a very powerful spiritual man, his interview feels like a sermon for the creatives waning in faith.

Jon is a great guy & one of my former band mates. We all went to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts school together & started Trombone Shorty’s original Band. Peace & Blessings brother!!

He is the human form off jazz music, laid back cool and smooth.

Batiste is not a man, he is a walking spirit. ❤️

Jon Is talented as hell

Growing up in New Orleans is so special. We went to high school football games to hear the band, not watch the game! Super Sunday’s and second lines. So proud of Jon Baptiste!

“If you don’t break the contract you have with yourself.” I need a transcript of this wisdom- his energy is truly light and love.

I love that you guys interviewed Jon Batiste. I myself have a masters in music and love seeing a young black man coming out of Juilliard, having been classically trained, doing his thing. He is truly gifted.

Very real statement. "Their minds dont have Genres they are just looking for experiences " that's powerful. Wish we as a people understood that when it comes to races too.

I met him when The Stay Human Band was touring before he got the Colbert Report and I wish I hadn’t been in sweatpants, haha. He was very kind and gracious and genuine. Im so happy for his success.

I find this dude very inspiring, makes me want to become a better musician

I love Jon Batiste. Especially on the show. He's a really cool dude. And musically top notch

People like Batiste should be more common... He talks about the spirit of music, which is much forgotten due to monetization. You really have to look for it but the people who notice it have gifted ears.

Usually I get bored on many guests but now I just listened because of Jon. Very nice guy indeed.

This guy is brilliant. Have watched videos of him breaking down the history of music and how different genres influenced others throughout the years. Incredibly knowledgeable and talented. Great interview.

Nerdy brothas we in here.

Jon is a superstar, I love his chemistry with Stephen Colbert! Fantastic interview Breakfast Club!

He's such a humble dude...and so comfortable in his own skin. He's not trying to be something that he's not.

Love that accent. He and SupaCent have me geeked when they talk. I enjoy him on Colbert. He and those adlibs have me dying sometimes! Great to hear a musician talk about the composition and arrangement of music, and how if affects culture, time, social norms. I really appreciate these interviews! Thank you!

This guy is G! I followed his career and I definitely love The Colbert Report... I hope he keeps doing what he does because he's amazing on it and being a black man that grew up on Jazz himself and my father being a saxophone player I give thanks to individuals like himself that put themselves out there to really push forward for this generation of music for the 21st century of individuals that can learn something or two from him.

John Batiste sharing too much knowledge and power on this platform. I wish they would appreciate him more.

I love this man with all my heart. He just seems like a really great guy, who ALSO happens to have a ton of musical talent. Everything I hear from him is brilliant.

dude is smart, and passionate of music and his craft. awesome

This guy is so New Orleans

Coolest dude outta New Orleans carries the whole jazz vibe wit em

Jon's positivity x his friendly cool vibe is contagious.

Great interview. He is really an inspiration. I love New Orleans accents too!

This dude is mad kool!

His laugh is EVERYTHING!

could listen to this guy talk about music all day

Much love to Jon! So talented and intelligent!

We are indeed a unique people! I've always loved music: Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop, R&B. My favorite jazz musicians are: Dizzy, Louis, Coltrane, Davis.... Wow....this was a great interview!

I hear that accent !! Louisiana love.

I was researching Jon online because I've been a huge fan of Colbert since the early days, I knew they had formed a strong bond and wanted to understand why. Found this interview. Jon really comes off as an incredibly smart and talented guy. Wish he had more airtime on the show.

That hair​ is amazing!

I love how he sees the positive in everything!! His spirit is refreshing.

This man is beyond talented.

This man is soulful and beautiful 😍

I'm 28 from Chicago and I looove jazz. I love good music period but jazz is my love. I've been hearing a lot of "trap jazz" lately and I like. Duke, Coltrane, Mile Davis, Louis Armstrong, Thelonius Monk, Vandell Jones, etc

Great musician. Love his music.

Nas reference by the guest within the first 8 minutes... Like button activated 👆🏾

I love Jon! I'm so happy he's getting the attention he deserves 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This dude is gold man 👌🏽👍🏽

That's NOLA baby! Being from New Orleans, Jazz has always been a part of life for me. It's definitely not dead, it's just not commercially pushed/appreciated like other genres. Like he said a lot of Hip-Hop has been influenced by Jazz. For example: "Hypnotize" by Biggie is from a song called "Rise" by Herb Albert.

GREAT INTERVIEW !!!!

amazing representative of New Orleans. great guy. awesome convo. super musician

Bruh this man's jacket is the coldest shit I've seen in a while.

There is just something about a musician from New Orleans! I’ve never been but I am so attracted to the city for some odd reason!

Super talented Jon Batiste! The entire album is fantastic! Your performance on The Late Show was very moving and poetic.

Love you John and your awesome gift of music and that beautiful hair

Alright, here is my mea culpa. I used to call Jon, discount Kevin Eubanks, before I knew who he was or witnessed his talent. I was wrong, this brother is a great musician and example of success. My bad for the disrespect.

The Batiste family is fucking royalty in my city! Shout out to Treme' Square.

Awesome interview. Very inspirational and educational. Much respect to this man.

Batiste is the KING, preach on. Diversity = flexibility = freedom - and it applies to every part of the way you think, from music to math to politics.

I love how you talk about how free this generation is. I vibe w that hard!

Been fan of Jon's for a long time, back when he and his band would be playing in front of Lincoln center on random evenings. I could listen to him talk and perform for hours. I'll be the first to see his musical!

This was a great interview. I love Jazz, it helps to focus and create. I truly understand what he means by seeing images. All of my art is based on images and ideas planted in my head.

Jon you need to go to Brazil, especially Salvador in Bahia. Work with Carlinhos Brown , one of our best musician! Music is in the air in my lovely city .

Damn I think this is the first time I’ve seen an actual musician on the breakfast club

jon looks great with longer hair

I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!!

🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋......a BEAUTIFUL SOUL......🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Great interview. Thanks, Breakfast Cub and J. Batiste

His laugh brings so much joy

Very talent young brother. I truly enjoy his work and look forward to this album.

This is amazing ! We love your style ! 🔥🙌🏽🔥

Love you Jon!!! Can't wait to see what you do next!!!

i love this guy great convo

Luv this guy He’s like a blast from the past

I like this guy a lot. He hugely talented and passionate. Enjoy their music and the Colbert show.

Cool and talented black man.Respect to him.

What a great man and what a great interview!

This man is brilliant..grew up in a musical family and although I don't currently play I'm still a creative as a dancer and recognize the power music has on the psyche of the ppl.

My man Jon.

Jon , I know you will go down in history as one of the best musicians ever , Stephen Colbert is just a starting gig , hearing you talk is addictive . I’m not a musician but my family is full of musicians and music teachers and music majors , I am only good at science and didn’t feel natural in music it was hard for me always but I have a passion for music because music makes me feel good by listening to different genres based on how I feel and I love it , I’ll be one of the guys buying a ticket to one of ur shows in the future , love u and ur craft bro !!!

Love Jon Batiste!❤️

this dud is fresh af

I loveeee watching the Stephen Colbert's show... he's definitely one of the reasons why, lol! Have the biggest crush on this dude.

New Orleans birth jazz... it's our daily culture!!!

Dope Jacket, great personality and amazing talent.

It's amazing how these people have no idea who the Baptiste family are and that New Orleans is such a center of music. Especially Jazz. ⚜️

There's something about this man, he is almost other-worldly. When he speaks, I listen.

Luv Jon Batiste! His band & him are great plus great pairing w/ Colbert 🤨!

Dope interview. love the variety of guests

Early days of Jay Leno you had Branford Marsalis, glad to have Jazz back in late night!

His jacket is fireeeee

Found out about him on The Late Show. Seems like a cool ass dude.

Charlamagne said Kenny Chesney ruined jazz... Kenny G my guy

This man is a genius. I love what he does on the Late show! He and Stephen play off each other well.

13:36 facts. I use music all the time to uplift me. To deal with depression or anxiety

I liked him from the Colbert's show from what little I knew about him, but after watching this, this dude is cool as hell.

In regards to blacks playing country music...the banjo is an African instrument. Also, apparently, the rodeo was started by a black man. Not saying that white men have not contributed to these things but we do live in an historical narrative that suppresses valuable contributions of non white male. For instance, as dramatized by the movie, Hidden Figures.

This brother's Christmas album....it is what got through the holiday season.

Awesome interview!

14:38 I knew I was gonna like this interview. This dude very underrated

Great talent. Respect.

I just love him😙😙😙😙

Dope ... very humbling interview

Dope interview!!

I like his voice