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Stephen Colbert has already been named to replace the retired David Letterman on the “Late Show”, but the big question has been “who’s doing the music?” Well now that question has been answered!
Colbert has released a video announcing that Jon Batiste will be the new bandleader, replacing Paul Shaffer who left the building with Letterman last month.
Batiste who holds a master’s degree from Julliard school of music plays several instruments and is also a singer and educator who was recently appointed as the Associate Artistic Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
“I’m thrilled! This is a match made in heaven. Get ready for a love riot in late night,” Batiste said.
The new “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and bandleader Jon Batiste will premiere September 8th on CBS.
