Jon Batiste - Black Mozart: Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 2

Jon Batiste – Black Mozart: Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 2 (Vinyl LP)

Experience the timeless music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through the imaginative and genre-blurring artistry of Jon Batiste on Black Mozart: Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 2. The second installment in Batiste’s Piano Series reinterprets Mozart’s beloved compositions through the lens of Black American classical music, incorporating elements of jazz, ragtime, stride, blues, and stomps.

Following Beethoven Blues, Batiste brings his unmistakable piano style and creative energy to Mozart’s music, creating a vibrant musical conversation that bridges classical tradition with distinctly American influences. The result is an expressive and refreshing collection that showcases Batiste’s ability to move effortlessly between musical worlds.

The album features unique interpretations including “Facile-Batiste,” “Alla Blues,” “Alla Turc Movement,” “Shine,” “Twinkle,” and “Processional,” alongside additional pieces that explore the connection between Mozart’s compositions and Batiste’s modern musical vocabulary.

Details:

• Artist: Jon Batiste
• Title: Black Mozart: Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 2
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Vinyl: 140g
• Genre: Jazz / Classical / Soul Jazz
• Label: Verve
• Release Date: August 14, 2026
• UPC: 199957841054

A compelling addition for Jon Batiste fans, jazz collectors, classical music enthusiasts, and vinyl lovers, Black Mozart transforms familiar Mozart melodies into an energetic celebration of musical tradition, improvisation, and Black American musical expression.