A Special Performance from Jon Batiste - Aspen Ideas Festival

Musician Jon Batiste has a long history of appearing at the Aspen Ideas Festival, not only playing his unique form of jazz but also musically commemorating the greats of the genre. This thoughtful young talent, who at age 33 has already received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Jazz Museum, shares a special performance from his empty studio in New York City. Batiste reflects on his Festival appearances and reminds us why music is so integral to moments of significant cultural change. He shares notes from his composition “American Symphony” - which reinterprets classic genres and asks: Are we ready to change?

[@joshuannachi6170]

Jon is not just a musician or a pianist - he is a philosopher

[@witneyskye5556]

I love the way he explains music to other people. It is not about the technical aspects of music. It is about the humanity in the world. He is brilliant and so relatable. He is using his gift to serve other people.

[@vanessap8910]

Jon, you are truly anointed by God. May your music continue to inspire and transform us. Can't wait till this pandemic is over and I can see you perform live in NOLA.

[@deesplayworldtv]

Cold blooded “don’t stop.”

[@evettemccollum4993]

Purely and brilliantly done! 💗

[@albertawilliams4616]

Beautiful Jon. God bless

[@donnabergman109]

I LOVE this performance. You are so inspiring, Jon Batiste!!

[@genagena127]

Thank God for Jon

[@jamesdaviddupre99]

My hometown brother is a great musician & a great human being. Thank God for people like Jon!

[@kathleenhenkel9792]

Brilliant

[@debbiet463]

Jon, your musical brilliance and wisdom beyond your years is so inspirational, there are no other words for what you do. Bravo Sir! 👏

[@micheleralston9298]

Jon, You are a magic prince. ♥️

[@ts-eu6mp]

Far Out! Love & Respect, Terri S. :)

[@ellentroyer3823]

Jon’s worldwide positive impact was badly needed.

[@janetheckmann5859]

What can I say. I know you and I love your spirit 🙏❤️

[@IzzyCubito]

So Beautiful, a courageous American..Proud...

[@mistadomino]

Lovely

[@dfresh834]

Jon thank you for your eternal optimism and ability to provide a different perspective!

[@vanessasmith3625]

You're so amazing blessed ❤

[@susanfox705]

I thank God for you. And when I do, I find my freedom.

[@almaseniuk3576]

Great talent!

[@zzausel]

I have been knowing this peace since 70 years. Called "Moonshine Serenade", by Beethoven or similar.

[@debbiet463]

Moonlight Sonata? So peaceful.

[@zzausel]

@@debbiet463 Yes. Immortal. You need not name it, you may play it on the piano, even singing quartertones along.

[@brittajacobson2523]

Jon thank you for the answer, purple mountain majesty! Every state should be purple. We need to raise more fields of grain and have cities and towns with food scapes like fruit trees. If anyone can find cohesion it’s you. True Aloha

[@patriciah8377]

🎶🎶♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶

[@ericsoesbe3004]

Do keep your flag of patriotism through your gift of music 🎶 on the 88 keys!😅Don’t stop!!

[@Heartfelt-zv7wh]

Please !? What is the name of that jazzy JAM played at the end of the Stephen Colbert Show how can I get a copy I just love it 😍?? Anyone ?? 3/3-21

[@calirafox]

How beautiful you are.