If beer maker Dos Equis ever revamped its iconic “The Most Interesting Man In The World” campaign, New Orleans native Jon Batiste would be its new poster child. From the family legacy that he was born into, Jon seemed uniquely situated for greatness. Add into the mix an inquisitive and investigative mind for music, and you get an artist who has done anything and everything in the entertainment industry. During our time together, we discussed his upbringing, the meteoric rise he has experienced over the last decade, and his latest album, “Big Money,” which received a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album this year.
