Fowkes has co-led the Woody Allen High Society New Orleans Jazz Band since 2001.
Photography by Aidan Grant (@grantaidan)
Join the band at their residency every Thursday at Birdland Jazz Club. Shows at 5:30p & 8:30p. Doors at 4:30p & 7:30p.
Not in New York? You’re still invited.
Livestream and listen to previous sets at https://www.youtube.com/@radiofreebirdland.
Led by veteran trumpeter Simon Wettenhall and GRAMMY-award winning pianist Conal Fowkes, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band has been Woody Allen’s band of choice for his movies, concert tours and weekly performances.
Members have appeared in and provided music for Allen’s movies including: Wild Man Blues, Sweet And Lowdown, Midnight In Paris, Magic In The Moonlight, Cafe Society, Blue Jasmine and A Rainy Day In New York.
See more of Fowkes’ films here.
Their driving sound is a testament to the ongoing relevance of New Orleans Jazz, with an international fan base to prove it. Loved by critics and jazz aficionados alike, they have attracted jazz icons like Chick Corea, Diana Krall, Marian McPartland and many more who sat in with the band during its twenty year residency at the Cafe Carlyle.
Members: Simon Wettenhall (trumpet/vocals co-leader), Josh Dunn (banjo), Brian Nalepka (bass/vocals), Conal Fowkes (piano/vocals co-leader), Kevin Dorn (drums), Harvey Tibbs (trombone), Tom Abbott (clarinet).
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Live at Birdland
Purchase the NOJB’s latest album,
presented by Turtle Bay Records
Hear what Conal has to say about recording the album in an interview with Joe Dimino of Neon Jazz
For international shipping, please purchase via Bandcamp