One of the amazing things about Stephen Colbert taking over The Late Show is how it has cleverly kept much of the same format of his old show, The Colbert Report. However, the steady integration of Jon Batiste and Stay Human (it's a great show, but one can tell they're still kinda working an on camera dynamic out) is what really changes things up, particularly in moments like … [Read more...]
Jon Batiste to Be Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Bandleader
Pianist and overwhelmingly charming guy Jon Batiste will move you. His live performances are practical calls to action. He connects to folks and works outside whatever musical box one could conceive. He definitely impressed Stephen Colbert in the waning days of The Colbert Report last year with his bonkers performance that brought the whole audience outside the studio into the … [Read more...]