Jon Batiste has recruited Randy Newman for his new music, “LONELY AVENUE.” The bluesy observe seems on Batiste’s upcoming album, Large Cash, out August twenty second through Verve/Interscope.
A canopy of Doc Pomus’ traditional, the music was recorded dwell in a single absorb Newman’s lounge and is greatest recognized from the 1956 hit single by Ray Charles. The intimate session’s power is captured within the accompanying music video directed by David Henry Gerson.
Within the visible, the 2 musicians initially give passionate performances of “LONELY AVENUE” on separate sides of a ragged condo, with Batiste drawn to the sound of Newman’s distinctive voice. As soon as they discover one another, Batiste joins his musical accomplice on the piano, they usually shut out the efficiency collectively.
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“Ray is my patron saint,” Batiste mentioned concerning the music in an announcement. “Simply because the Large Cash songs are in dialog with one another, I’m in dialog with Randy and Ray.”
In late August, Batiste will head out on his summer season and fall “The Large Cash Tour” throughout the USA. See the total schedule under, and get tickets right here.
Jon Batiste 2025 Tour Dates:
08/27 – Kansas Metropolis, MO @ The Midland Theatre
08/28 – St. Louis, MO @ The Muny *
08/29 – Oklahoma Metropolis, OK @ The Zoo Amphitheatre
08/31 – Santa Fe, NM @ The Santa Fe Opera
09/01 – Santa Fe, NM @ The Santa Fe Opera
09/03 – Vail, CO @ The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre
09/04 – Morrison, CO @ Pink Rocks Amphitheatre
09/06 – Las Vegas, NV @ Encore Theater
09/07 – Las Vegas, NV @ Encore Theater
09/08 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT @ Pink Butte Backyard Amphitheatre
09/10 – Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyard
09/11 – Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyard
09/16 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater
09/18 – Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Vineyard
09/19 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
09/20 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
09/24 – Madison, WI @ The Orpheum Theater
09/25 – Madison, WI @ The Orpheum Theater
09/27 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre
09/28 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro
10/01 – Nashville, TN @ Grand Ole Opry Home
10/04 – Sugar Land, TX @ Sensible Monetary Centre
10/05 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion At Toyota Music Manufacturing unit
10/08 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Corridor
10/09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater
10/10 – Orlando, FL @ Dr. Phillips Heart – Walt Disney Theater
10/11 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
10/21 – Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
10/22 – Columbus, OH @ Mershon Auditorium
10/24 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
10/26 – Akron, OH @ Akron Civic Theatre
10/28 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Corridor
10/30 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
10/31 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
* = w/ Diana Ross
