The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band

Led by seasoned trumpeter Simon Wettenhall and Grammy-winning pianist Conal Fowkes, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band is an authentic New Orleans jazz ensemble that has served as Woody Allen's preferred musical group for decades across his films, tours, and regular performances. The band has performed on major concert stages throughout Europe and the United States. Members have appeared in and contributed music to several of Woody Allens movies including Wild Man Blues, Sweet and Lowdown, Midnight in Paris, Blue Jasmine, Cafe Society, Magic In The Moonlight, and A Rainy Day In New York. Their energetic sound reflects the enduring vitality of New Orleans jazz, earning them a global following. Praised by critics and jazz enthusiasts alike, they have drawn legendary artists such as Chick Corea, Marian McPartland, and Diana Krall to join their twenty-year run at Cafe Carlyle.