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Dec 2023
47m 53s

Jon Batiste

WILLIE GEIST, SUNDAY TODAY
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On this week's episode, Willie sits down with Jon Batiste. They get together to talk about his latest album, his six Grammy nominations, and his feature acting debut in "The Color Purple".

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