Jon Batiste calls off Connecticut music fest appearance, other concerts due to 'personal circumstances'

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Set us as preferred Grammy winner Jon Batiste placed his summer performing duties on hold as he “navigate[s] some personal circumstances.”The Connecticut festival Westville Music Bowl on Wednesday published a statement from the composer-singer-multi-instrumentalist and former “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” bandleader announcing that he has canceled “a portion of my upcoming performance dates.” That includes his appearance at the New Haven fest on Thursday, according to the social media statement.The notice did not specify the additional cancellations but included mention of Batiste’s new releases including his piano-centric albums “Monk Meditations” and “Monk Movements.”“My team and I are finding new ways and opportunities to share live music with you,” Batiste continued in the statement.

“There’s so much more to come, and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.” Entertainment & Arts Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly called off its concert in San Francisco, citing a band member’s medical emergency.The band and Lionel Richie are to play in Inglewood on Sunday.People reported that Batiste’s shows in Pennsylvania and New York have also been canceled and ticket refunds will be available for the three canceled shows.

A representative for the Grammy-winning musician did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for more information on Thursday.Batiste, who will also release the album “Black Mozart” on Friday, is still scheduled to play several of his remaining tour stops including those in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Atlanta and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

He is set to close off his tour at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on Oct.3.“Thank you for your understanding and continued support,” Batiste said in the statement published by Westville Music Bowl.

“I truly can’t wait...