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Jon Batiste Hears Beastie Boys For The First Time
Watch Grammy-winning pianist Jon Batiste dive into the raw energy of Beastie Boys’ iconic sound. As he hears their music for the first time, he immediately interprets it with a unique avant‑garde prepared piano approach – introducing unconventional textures and bold harmonic choices that transform the rap‑rock vibe into something fresh and exploratory.
Meet Jon Batiste: Jon is a pianist, composer, and bandleader known for bringing depth, joy, and spontaneity to every performance. From leading The Late Show with Stephen Colbert house band to earning multiple Grammys, he blends jazz, R&B, gospel, and pop into a style uniquely his own.
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