The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band

The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, led by seasoned trumpeter Simon Wettenhall and Grammy-winning pianist Conal Fowkes, is a New Orleans-style jazz ensemble that has served as Woody Allen's preferred musical partner for decades across his films, tours, and regular performances. The group has performed on major concert stages throughout Europe and the United States. Band members have appeared in and provided music for Woody Allen 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 dynamic sound reflects the enduring vitality of New Orleans jazz, earning them an international following. Praised by critics and jazz enthusiasts alike, they have drawn icons such as Chick Corea, Marian McPartland, and Diana Krall to join them during their twenty-year run at the Cafe Carlyle.