The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Venue: Birdland Theater, 315 West 44th Street
Price: $35.46-45.76
Category: Folk
Led by veteran trumpeter Simon Wettenhall and Grammy winning pianist Conal Fowkes, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band are a New Orleans style Jazz band which for decades have been Woody Allens band of choice for his movies, concert tours and weekly performances.The band have appeared on all the premiere concert stages of 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 driving sound is a testament to the ongoing relevance of New Orleans Jazz and they have an international fan base to prove it. Loved by critics and jazz aficionados alike, they have attracted Jazz icons like Chick Corea, Marian McPartland, Diana Krall and many others who sat in with the band during its twenty year residency at the Cafe Carlyle.Conal Fowkes (piano/vocals co-leader)Simon Wettenhall (trumpet/vocals co-leader)Tom Abbott (clarinet)Harvey Tibbs (trombone)Josh Dunn (banjo)Brian Nalepka (bass/vocals)Kevin Dorn (drums)
About This Event
There is always something remarkable happening in New York City. The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band takes place at Birdland Theater on Thursday, June 18. NYC's calendar is packed year-round, and this event is a standout worth marking on yours. Tickets start at $35.46-45.76, and details are available via Ticketmaster. Led by veteran trumpeter Simon Wettenhall and Grammy winning pianist Conal Fowkes, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band are a New Orleans style Jazz band which for decades have been Woody Allens band of choice for his movies, concert tours and weekly performances.The band have appeared on all the premiere concert stages of 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 driving sound is a testament to the ongoing relevance of New Orleans Jazz and they have an international fan base to prove it. Loved by critics and jazz aficionados alike, they have attracted Jazz icons like Chick Corea, Marian McPartland, Diana Krall and many others who sat in with the band during its twenty year residency at the Cafe Carlyle.Conal Fowkes (piano/vocals co-leader)Simon Wettenhall (trumpet/vocals co-leader)Tom Abbott (clarinet)Harvey Tibbs (trombone)Josh Dunn (banjo)Brian Nalepka (bass/vocals)Kevin Dorn (drums). Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near Birdland Theater fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.