Jon Batiste's New Album 'Big Money' Offers Intimate, Acoustic Sound
Jon Batiste released a new album titled 'Big Money' on August 20, 2025. The album features mostly acoustic arrangements, creating a chill vibe. It includes a duet with Randy Newman on Doc Pomus' 'Lonely Avenue,' a ballad called 'Maybe,' and the title track 'Big Money' with backing vocals by the Womack Sisters. The album blends folk, funk, gospel, and blues influences, with Batiste playing piano and occasionally fiddle and mandolin. The closing tracks 'Angels' and 'Do It All Again' highlight his gospel influences.