Jon Batiste is an American virtuoso pianist, bandleader, composer, record producer, actor, and internationally known gospel singer. He began self-producing and releasing his music on the internet and performing internationally when he was a teen. He was named Artistic Director at Large of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. His major-label debut Hollywood Africans were nominated for a GRAMMY award for Best American Roots Performance in 2019. He is featured nightly on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Is Jon Batiste Married To Suleika Jaouad?
Even with a long relationship, Jon Batiste was never married to Suleika Jaouad.
The ex-couple first met in a band camp in 2001. Suleika was just 13, and Jon was 14 when they met each other. Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy Award–winning writer, speaker, cancer survivor, and activist.
Jon Batiste with Suleika Jaouad (©:alamy.com)
In 2010, Suleika was diagnosed with a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia. At that time, she was just 22 years old. She found herself fighting for her life in New York City cancer wards, where she was given a 35 percent chance of survival.
After 1,500 days spent focused on survival, cancer had ravaged her body, her sense of self. Jon had loyally supported her through her long medical ordeal, being a loyal boyfriend. Jon's devotion was so extraordinary.
As reported by People, Jon revealed his hectic work schedule and life with his girlfriend, Suleika Jaouad, during the quarantine.
He opens up his personal world like never before and features a girlfriend of 10 years, Suleika Jaouad, on one emotional track of his album Music keeps me young. Show Me the Way is a song that exemplifies the manifestation of their relationship.
His song Show Me the Way speaks to a lot of his growing up and his relationship. He also expressed that a piece of their relationship sliced off into the album, which is wonderful. The couple had grown so closer due to the pandemic and quarantine together in 2019.
Jon also said that:
'Obviously there's so much loss that we've faced individually and collectively, but I find that this time has also been a blessing in that it gives us a break to be with each other.'
His girlfriend was busy in the daytime, writing books while he was busy in music. Although the couple lived together, they did not have time to see each other. So, they usually met at dinner time. The couple loved to eat a bowl of pasta and salad at Jon’s apartment.
The love birds also managed to attend various events together. They had attended the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in January 2018 and were pictured together at the special screening of Netflix's Quincy in New York City in September 2018.
Unfortunately, the couple didn't end up marrying each other, which is so hard to believe. Their relationship collapsed in 2021.
What Is The Net Worth Of Jon Batiste? Career
American musician, bandleader, and television personality, Jon Batiste has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
The average salary of a musical artist in the United States is $41,217 annually. They were paid based on years of experience, talents, and tours. Thus Jon might have a salary more than the estimated value.
He released his debut studio album Times in New Orleans in 2005, which was celebrated for its timeless take on Crescent City jazz, funk, pop, and R&B.
Jon featured his group with bassist Phil Kuehn and drummer in the album Live in New York: At the Rubin Museum of Art (2005). He has also added saxophonist Eddie bar bash to his trio to form the Stay Human. He is the founder of the group Stay Human.
He has released the albums Live in New York: At the Rubin Museum of Art in 2006.
In the Night (2008), The Amazing Jon Batiste! (2011), MY N.Y. EP (2013) and The process (2014) are also the albums released by Jon. MY N.Y. EP (2013) reached number one in the US Jazz chart.
Batiste & Stay Human became the house band for the CBS nighttime talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2015. Jon acted as a bandleader and musical director in The Late Show.
Jon had also released the album The Late Show EP in 2016. His album Christmas with Jon Batiste has reached in top 1 of the US Heatseekers chart. In 2018, He did his album Hollywood Africans.
He has also scored films, including Spike Lee's Red Hook Summer. John has recorded and performed with artists like Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Prince, Ed Sheeran, Lenny Kravitz. Batiste plays the piano, melodica, bass, and organ. He has performed in more than 40 countries.
In August 2019, he returned with Anatomy of Angels: Live at the Village Vanguard. Jon was inspired by the Black Lives Matter protest movement and wrote the song We Are in June 2020. He has also contributed songs to the animated Disney-Pixar film Soul and released the companion album Music from and Inspired by Soul.
Jon is the creative director and artistic co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and music director of Atlantic Magazine.
He has been awarded the American Jazz Museum Lifetime Achievement Award, Harry Chapin ASCAP Humanitarian Award, and the Movado Future Legend Award in 2019.
Who Is Jon Batiste? Age & Height
Singer Jon Batiste was born on 11 November 1986 in Kenner in Los Angeles. 34 years old singer was born Jonathan Michael Batiste.
He was born into a family of professional musicians. His father is an amazing bass player and singer.
He pursued his bachelor's degree in 2008 and master's degrees in piano in 2011. He pursued both of his academic qualifications from the prestigious Juilliard School of Music.