Stephen Colbert announced that bandleader Jon Batiste is leaving “The Late Show” after seven seasons to pursue other interests. Musician Louis Cato will step in to lead the house band.

Unfortunately, Jon Batiste wasn't at the taping of Thursday night's episode or he would have been able to be there for his last episode. "Jon has decided to leave the show," Colbert said of the ...

"Hi, I'm Jon Batiste," responded the jazz man with some musical flair. Jon Batiste is only 28, but Colbert's band leader has the cool laid back charm and confidence of a virtuoso musician.

The roll out for Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" had some jazz to it Thursday. New Orleans musician Jon Batiste will be the new band leader for Colbert's upcoming "Late Show." The CBS announcement ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The musical talent of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will be joining the 15th Gilmore International Keyboard Festival this spring. Jon Batiste, an internationally ...

Stephen Colbert announced that bandleader Jon Batiste is leaving "The Late Show" after seven seasons to pursue other interests. Musician Louis Cato will step in to lead the house band.

Jon Batiste is only 28, but Colbert's band leader has the cool laid back charm and confidence of a virtuoso musician. He was raised in America's jazz capital: New Orleans.

Stephen Colbert announced that bandleader Jon Batiste is leaving “The Late Show” after seven seasons to pursue other interests. Musician Louis Cato will step in to lead the house band. Colbert ...

Stephen Colbert announced that bandleader Jon Batiste is leaving “The Late Show” after seven seasons to pursue other interests. Musician Louis Cato will step in to lead the house band. Colbert ...