Jon Batiste to Perform at Biden’s First White House State Dinner

President Biden‘s recruiting the very best for an enormous honor — Jon Batiste will carry out on the administration’s very first White Home state Dinner.

The black-tie affair will go down Thursday … and the evening is all about placing a highlight on the US’ tight relationship with France, in addition to honoring French President Emmanuel Macron.

Certain, Batiste’s title will make Macron really feel at dwelling … however he is additionally the present holder of the Grammy Award for Album of the 12 months, so much more becoming he is being tapped for this gig.

After all, performing on the WH is not any small deed … and Jon Batiste can be becoming a member of a particular checklist of entertainers to take action.

Some previous celebs to carry out for the Prez embrace Whitney Houston, Elton John and Mary J. Blige … simply to call just a few.

As for Jon, a spokesperson for the First Woman, whose workplace is overseeing the occasion, sang his praises, saying … “An artist who transcends generations, Jon Batiste’s music inspires and brings people together.”

JB won’t be a giant Billboard hitmaker, however he is a adorned Jack of many trades — recording artist, bandleader, movie composer, museum inventive director and scion of New Orleans musical royalty.

Oh yeah, and he took dwelling 5 Grammys earlier this yr alone, together with that massive one for his “We Are” album.