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Jon Batiste’s ‘Beethoven Blues’: A revolutionary take on classical music

Grammy-award winner Jon Batiste is set to release his first solo piano album, titled “Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1),” on Nov. 15. This album is a unique blend of classical and ...
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Jon Batiste's 'Beethoven Blues' transforms classical works into unique blues and gospel renditions

NEW YORK (AP) — When Grammy-award winner Jon Batiste was a kid, say, 9 or 10 years old, he moved between musical worlds — participating in local, classical piano competitions by day, then “gigging in ...
The New York Times

Jon Batiste Can’t Stop Thinking About Beethoven

Performances in N.Y.C. Batiste’s latest album is a return to his classical music roots — on his terms. Hear him improvise on some of Beethoven’s classics. Credit... Supported by By Javier C. Hernández ...
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Jon Batiste’s ‘Beethoven Blues’ transforms classical works into unique blues and gospel renditions

NEW YORK (AP) — When Grammy-award winner Jon Batiste was a kid, say, 9 or 10 years old, he moved between musical worlds — participating in local, classical piano competitions by day, then “gigging in ...