Worklife with Adam Grant

Jon Batiste on the art of pushing your limits

May 10, 2022

Jon Batiste, a Grammy and Oscar-winning musician and bandleader for The Late Show, dives into the art of pushing limits. He shares insights on his creative process and musical journey, highlighting the importance of originality and community. Batiste discusses navigating feedback while staying true to himself and explores music's power to connect during times of grief. He also teases his upcoming work, 'American Symphony,' which examines American identity through diverse voices, and reflects on how gaming influences his creativity.

28:49

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Jon Batiste

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What's in the Future for an Album?

00:35

American Symphony

00:58

Intro

2min

Reflections on Musical Journey and Identity

15min

Navigating Feedback and Instinct in Creative Growth

3min

The Healing Power of Music and Grief

10min

Exploring the Depths of American Identity through Music

2min

Exploring Creativity through Competition and Gaming

2min

Jon Batiste has had a record year—he was the most nominated artist at the Grammys, winning five of his ELEVEN nominations across multiple categories, including Album of the Year. When he’s not making musical history, he’s a touring artist, late-night band leader, and Oscar-winning composer. In this episode, Jon talks with Adam about the creative process of making his genre-defying music, his prodigious background as a young musician in New Orleans, the role of focus and variety in building a successful career, and the power of art to make real change.
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