"Ray Charles is a beacon for me, a blueprint," Batiste said in a statement.

Jon Batiste scores his first No. 1 on Billboard's Classical Albums chart, as his new project, Beethoven Blues, debuts atop the list dated Nov. 30. It's the first in a planned series of solo piano ...

Batiste’s latest album is a return to his classical music roots — on his terms. Hear him improvise on some of Beethoven’s classics. Kandice Chavous for The New York Times Batiste says Beetho ...

Jon Batiste will receive the inaugural Ray Charles 'Architect Of Sound' Award at this year's Grammy Hall of Fame Gala.

Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, the Grammy Museum announced on Thursday. The honor, which builds on the museum’s ...

Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, the Grammy Museum announced on Thursday. The honor, which builds on the ...