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Born into a family full of talented musicians, Jon Batiste was destined to follow suit.
Between dazzling late-night audiences, Batiste is also known for his genre-bending performances working across several mediums.
However, in between his raging successes, there has been some distinct tragedy.
Just trying to keep up in his musically adept family was a challenge in and of itself.
According to his interview inForbes, Batiste had quite the legacy to look up to.
Besides, he continued, “There were already several drummers in my family.”
However, ever the exploratory artist, Batiste used this painful time to create a visual masterpiece.
During a post-screening interview, Heineman detailed just how fraught the filming was.
“After the bone marrow transplant, [Jaouad] didn’t have an immune system …
If she got a cold, she could have died” (viaGrammy).
Unfortunately, there was more tragedy for Batiste right around the corner.
Both he and Russell were able to play a show at Maple Leaf Bar during Jazz Fest.
“I’m glad that we got that last one in,” Jon continued.
“He was our kind of blueprint,” Jon said.
“Russell is an unsung genius.
He is loved and beloved.”
However, the couple skipped the ceremony for a good reason Jaouad’s cancer has once again returned.
According toNPR, Batiste will be joining a list of several Grammy winners performing at the Super Bowl.
