Welcome to the ‘Six Degrees Catch Up Edition’ featuring all the latest happenings and goings on in the world of ‘Daily Show’ and ‘Colbert Report’ staff and ‘Friends of the Show’.
In this month’s catch we have interviews with Frank Lesser, Peter Gwinn, Cullen Crawford, David Sedaris, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee, new books from Father James Martin and Jimmy Fallon, and Jon Batiste & Stay Human are gearing up perform at MOMA Nights.
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Two months left Nation, two! After months of getting only scarce evidence that Stephen was still alive, June came around and brought us a new website and lots and lots of things to look forward to every week. From videos, to podcasts, ‘press releases’, polls and tweets—we’ve been truly spoiled! This month’s edition of In The Press covers, among other things, anticipation for The Late Show, some more articles on the business side of late-night, and the upcoming Emmy nominations.
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Jon Batiste recently spoke to ‘The Wall Street Journal’ and ‘Esquire’ about his week-long residency at Manhattan’s NoMad Hotel beginning June 23, and how his role on ‘The Late Show’ will bring about new opportunities to share the power of music with people.
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Welcome to ‘Better Know a Band Leader,’ your guide to Jon Batiste, the newly announced leader of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ band.
“We’re all about people, and bringing people into the spotlight. Not just the ones who are talented or wealthy, but the everyday person. Music is to be played with them, not just for them. That’s how [Colbert] runs his show and that’s what he thinks about and that’s who he is. It’s a match made in heaven.” – Jon Batiste, Esquire interview
A Musical Heritage
Although Jonathan Batiste and Stephen Colbert may be a “match made in heaven,” divergent paths led them to find another. Hailing from Kenner, Louisiana, to a prominent musical family, 28-year-old Batiste was exposed to New Orleans-style jazz from a very young age. He played percussion with the Batiste Brothers Band at the age of 8, eventually switching to piano by age 11.
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Sorry for interrupting the shot, but super excited about this @colbertlateshow @JonBatiste @StephenAtHome pic.twitter.com/6BSiasuav7
— Allison Heinz (@allie_heinz) June 5, 2015
Looking dapper in a beige suit, Stephen Colbert was spotted filming a bit on the streets of New Orleans with the newly announced ‘The Late Show’ band leader Jon Batiste.
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Congratulations to Jon Batiste, who has been named as Stephen Colbert’s new band leader, on ‘The Late Show‘.
If Jon’s appearance on ‘The Colbert Report‘ last year is anything to go by, we are in for some fun times ahead!
Jon Batiste
Welcome to the ‘Six Degrees Catch Up Edition’ featuring all the latest happenings and goings on in the world of ‘Daily Show’ and ‘Colbert Report’ staff and ‘Friends of the Show’.
In this month’s catch we have interviews with Frank Lesser, Peter Gwinn, Cullen Crawford, David Sedaris, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee, new books from Father James Martin and Jimmy Fallon, and Jon Batiste & Stay Human are gearing up perform at MOMA Nights.
Continue reading
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Two months left Nation, two! After months of getting only scarce evidence that Stephen was still alive, June came around and brought us a new website and lots and lots of things to look forward to every week. From videos, to podcasts, ‘press releases’, polls and tweets—we’ve been truly spoiled! This month’s edition of In The Press covers, among other things, anticipation for The Late Show, some more articles on the business side of late-night, and the upcoming Emmy nominations.
Continue reading
Jon Batiste recently spoke to ‘The Wall Street Journal’ and ‘Esquire’ about his week-long residency at Manhattan’s NoMad Hotel beginning June 23, and how his role on ‘The Late Show’ will bring about new opportunities to share the power of music with people.
Continue reading
Welcome to ‘Better Know a Band Leader,’ your guide to Jon Batiste, the newly announced leader of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ band.
Although Jonathan Batiste and Stephen Colbert may be a “match made in heaven,” divergent paths led them to find another. Hailing from Kenner, Louisiana, to a prominent musical family, 28-year-old Batiste was exposed to New Orleans-style jazz from a very young age. He played percussion with the Batiste Brothers Band at the age of 8, eventually switching to piano by age 11.
Continue reading
Looking dapper in a beige suit, Stephen Colbert was spotted filming a bit on the streets of New Orleans with the newly announced ‘The Late Show’ band leader Jon Batiste.
Continue reading
Congratulations to Jon Batiste, who has been named as Stephen Colbert’s new band leader, on ‘The Late Show‘.
If Jon’s appearance on ‘The Colbert Report‘ last year is anything to go by, we are in for some fun times ahead!