John Batiste, who won an award at the 68th Grammy Awards in 2026 for his latest vocal album ‘Big Money’, has confirmed a solo Japan tour!
In Tokyo, the concert will be held at Shibuya Spotify O-EAST on Tuesday, May 26. In Osaka, it will be held at Zepp Namba on Wednesday, May 27. General ticket sales will be available via eplus and Lawson Ticket from Monday, February 16 at 12:00 PM until Monday, February 23 at 11:59 PM.
Released in August 2025, ‘Big Money’ blends pop, jazz, and soul against the backdrop of the diverse musical culture thriving in the American South. Centered on themes of Southern roots and community, it was produced through several days of live recording sessions.
The Appeal of His Latest Work ‘Big Money’
His sound, described as “social music” filled with the joy of human connection, crosses over diverse styles including R&B, Americana, soul, jazz, and gospel. The tracklist is as follows.
1. Lean On My Love (feat. Andra Day) – LEAN ON MY LOVE (FEAT. ANDRA DAY)
2. BIG MONEY
3. Lonely Avenue (feat. Randy Newman) – LONELY AVENUE (FEAT. RANDY NEWMAN)
4. Petrichor – PETRICHOR
5. DO IT ALL AGAIN
6. Pinnacle
7. AT ALL
8. Maybe – MAYBE
9. ANGELS (FEAT. NO I.D. & BILLY BOB BO BOB)
10. BIG MONEY – instrumental ※
※Bonus Track
Who is John Batiste?
Born November 11, 1986, in Metairie, Louisiana, USA.A multi-talented artist based in New York, he wears many hats: singer-songwriter, pianist, band leader, composer, music producer, and actor. He made his major label debut in 2018 with ‘Hollywood Africans’. The album’s track “St. James Hospital” earned him a Grammy nomination, catapulting him to top artist status. He has won a total of five Grammy Awards to date.The documentary *John Batiste: American Symphony*, streaming on Netflix, captures John Batiste’s daily life and challenges. It portrays his journey toward performing a symphony at Carnegie Hall while supporting his wife, who is battling cancer recurrence.