Jonathan Batiste

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Jazz

Can we just go ahead and give ALL the awards to Jon Batiste?

Robin Lloyd

Last week, multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and bandleader Jon Batiste got an astounding 11 Grammy nominations across several musical genres.

Jazz

Jazz Foundation of America provides 'Relief,' a benefit album

Robin Lloyd

The Jazz Foundation of America's important work includes emergency assistance, work opportunities and community engagement for jazz and blues musicians. Proceeds from the "Relief" recording will support JFA programs.

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Studio Sessions

A KNKX Classic: Roy Hargrove Live Studio Performance

Nick Morrison

Watch this 2009 KNKX Studio Session featuring Roy Hargrove accompanied in the studio by pianist Jonathan Batiste, bassist Ameen Saleem, saxophonist Justin Robinson, and drummer Montez Coleman.