Musical Friends

Saxophonist and vocalist on the 2025 Big Money Tour. Played saxophone and sang backup vocals on "Lean on My Love" from the GRAMMY-winning BIG MONEY album. Performed at the Ami Paris Fall/Winter 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. Debut album Echo Sax recorded in a reverberant parking garage.

Bahamas-based drummer and percussionist in Jon's musical orbit. Brings power, feel, and deep pocket to the live experience.

Fort Worth, Texas native. Bassist and music director for Jon's 2024 Uneasy Tour and 2025 Big Money Tour. Former semiconductor engineer at Samsung with a Master's in Physics from Texas State. Credits include Kanye West, Usher, H.E.R., Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, and JoJo. Has produced and programmed shows for Coachella, SXSW, and nationally-broadcast award ceremonies.

Celebrated percussionist from The Bahamas, recognized for his dynamic contributions to the island's cultural and musical landscape. Proudly represented his nation at various CARICOM events internationally. Adds rhythmic color and texture to Jon's touring bands, drawing on a deep well of hand-percussion traditions and grooves.

Grammy-winning singer and actress, known for her powerful, soulful voice. Special guest on select dates of Jon Batiste's Big Money Tour 2025. Her performance of "Rise Up" became an anthem of resilience, and her portrayal of Billie Holiday in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" earned her a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination. A rare artist who brings raw emotional depth to every performance.

Drummer on the 2024 Uneasy Tour and 2025 Big Money Tour. Part of the core band at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre show. A powerhouse behind the kit with deep roots in New Orleans groove and gospel-inflected pocket playing.

Bahamian-born trumpeter. Featured on both Village Vanguard live albums and the NPR Tiny Desk performance. A rising voice in modern jazz with a warm, lyrical tone.

Virtuoso violinist and composer based in Los Angeles. A versatile artist who moves fluidly between jazz, classical, and contemporary styles. Has performed and collaborated with Jon Batiste, bringing a lyrical, expressive voice on violin to his musical world.

New Orleans trumpet player steeped in the Crescent City brass tradition. Carries the spirit of second-line and jazz heritage into Jon's touring ensemble. A fixture of the New Orleans music scene.

Keyboardist in Jon's extended musical circle. Brings warmth and harmonic depth to the ensemble, whether on acoustic piano, electric keys, or organ.

Tuba player in Jon's extended touring family. Adds gospel-rooted harmonies and soul to the live experience, contributing to the "creative church" atmosphere that defines Jon's concerts.

Cuban master percussionist. Special guest on select Big Money Tour 2025 dates. Co-hosts the Montreux Jazz Miami descarga sessions with Jon (2024, 2025, 2026). Named Jazz Percussionist of the Year 7 times by the Jazz Journalists Association. Also performs with Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Sting.

New Orleans-bred trombonist and singer in Jon's extended touring family. Brings a dynamic range of styles from blues and soul to rock, fitting seamlessly into the genre-fluid world of Jon's live shows.

Saxophonist and mathematician from South Orange, New Jersey. Harvard graduate (Mathematics). Has toured extensively with Jon — opening for the Rolling Stones, Coachella, Montreux, and appears on the GRAMMY-winning WE ARE. Music Director at Grace Farms Foundation. Curates the "Beauty & Logic" concert series blending math, science, and music.

Powerhouse vocalist known as Desz. Lead vocalist on the 2024 Uneasy Tour and 2025 Big Money Tour. The Voice Season 19 (Team Kelly). Kelly Clarkson called her "the greatest vocalist I've ever worked with on this show." Former Sunday Service Choir member. Her performance on "Cry" has been compared to Mary Clayton's vocals on "Gimme Shelter" for its raw emotional impact.

GRAMMY-nominated drummer, vocalist, and bandleader from Jacksonville, Florida. Won the 2012 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition for drums. A rare talent who sings and plays simultaneously with deep feeling. Has performed with Jon in various settings.

Original Stay Human trio member since 2004. Met Jon at Juilliard. Known as "The Jazz Cowboy." On every album and tour from Social Music through BIG MONEY. Also performs with Emmet Cohen.

Bahamas-based musician in Jon's extended musical circle. Part of the creative community that has performed alongside Jon across tours and special engagements.

Keyboardist known as Cyrano. Adds sonic range and versatility to Jon's touring bands, moving between piano, synths, and organ with fluency.

Multi-instrumentalist on the 2024 and 2025 tours, handling keys, electric guitar, and mandolin. Part of the core band at Red Rocks and Santa Barbara Bowl shows. His versatility across instruments mirrors Jon's own genre-crossing ethos.

Vintage R&B and soul artist. Special guest on select Big Money Tour 2025 dates including Red Rocks. His retro-steeped guitar work and vocals add an Americana layer to Jon's live shows.