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Jonathan Batiste Biography
Birth Name:
Jonathan Michael Batiste
Birth Place:
Kenner, Louisiana, United States
Profession
Musician, composer, pianist
Fast Facts
- Was born in a family that includes a long line of New Orleans musicians
- Played drums and percussion with the Batiste Brothers Band when he was 8
- Moved onto the piano at the age of 11 as a suggestion from his mother
- Studied at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
- Has a Master of Music in Jazz Studies
- His fingers playing the piano were animated for the movie Soul (2020)
- Traveling ambassador for the non-profit organization Music Unites
- Founder and leader of the marching band The Stay Human Band
Awards
- 2021Golden Globe-Best Original Score - Motion Picture: winner
- 2020Critics' Choice Awards-Best Score: winner
- 2020Oscar-Best Achievement in Music (Original Score): winner
Relationships
- Michael -- Father
- Jean Batiste -- Grandfather
- Estella -- Grandmother
- Suleika Jaouad -- Significant Other
- Harold Battiste -- Uncle
- Lionel Batiste -- Uncle