Multi-Instrumentalist Simon Wettenhall and Grammy Winner Conal Fowkes of the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger & Lyricist Simon Wettenhall and Grammy-winning Pianist, Double-Bassist, Vocalist, Arranger & Teacher Conal Fowkes of the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band. We caught up with these band co-founders to dig into their new 2025 album Live at Birdland, the band’s evolution, their connection to New Orleans tradition, and so much more.
Simon’s musical journey began in Australia, first on piano before Louis Armstrong’s sound pulled him toward the trumpet for good. Conal, a master of multiple jazz and Latin…
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