Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste breaks down his setlist and talks about the importance of having his wife with him for the big performance at the White House.
So, tell me how this started. What was your reaction when you got the call to perform the state dinner?Oh, I was so excited because I have so many ties to public service in my family. My mother [Katherine Batiste] worked for the United States government as an environmentalist
Did the first lady say why they’d picked you? I can see the Franco-American nature of New Orleans, and you’re from a jazz family, which is an American art form.Well, she mentioned that she was a fan first and that was nice. She was saying that, “I’m a huge fan of your music. I love what you represent beyond your music. And I think that you represent the country well.” That was special to hear.
I jumped into the crowd. And I went over to Stephen [Colbert], and Stephen and I, we just did our thing. And then Julia Louis-Dreyfus was there and she was already dancing. So then that turned into a dance party.And then I snuck in another one. I was looking at President Joe Biden. I was saying, “Sorry, Mr. President, I gotta play ‘Saints Go Marching In.'” Because we just have so many folks from Louisiana in the house. And they broke out the handkerchiefs and second line.
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