Question: what instrument does stephen colbert's band leader play
Answer: Jonathan Batiste Jonathan Batiste in 2018 Background information Also known as Jon Batiste ( 1986 - 11 - 11 ) November 11 , 1986 ( age 31 ) Origin Kenner , Louisiana , United States Genres Jazz , blues , pop music , rock , soul , R&B , funk , hip hop , classical Occupation ( s ) Musician , educator , comedian Instruments Piano , voice , melodica , electric bass , Hammond organ Years active 1998 -- present Associated acts Stay Human , The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Website jonbatiste.