Jon Batiste: Hollywood Africans

For his major-label debut, this brilliant singer/pianist entered a New Orleans church and recorded this album (primarily just Jon and his piano) with producer T Bone Burnett. A stellar showcase for Jon's virtuosity as well as his creativity, this dynamic set of originals and interpretations includes "Kenner Boogie," "What a Wonderful World," "Chopinesque," "Smile," "The Very Thought of You," "Is It Over" and more!


1 Kenner Boogie
2 What a Wonderful World
3 Chopinesque
4 Saint James Infirmary Blues
5 Nocturne No 1 in D Minor
6 The Very Thought of You
7 Green Hill Zone
8 Mr. Buddy
9 Is It Over
10 Smile
11 Don't Stop