{"podcast":{"title":"The Paul Leslie Hour","slug":"the-paul-leslie-hour-1126173","podcast_index_feed_id":1126173,"rss_url":"https://pinecast.com/feed/the-paul-leslie-hour","website_url":"http://www.thepaulleslie.com","image_url":"https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/a1d9ea61-a506-47f7-abef-942eb54cbaed/TPLH2022-podcast-cover-art.png","author":"Paul Leslie","episode_count":1124,"summary":"For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-leslie-hour-1126173"},"episode":{"title":"#1,105 - High Society New Orleans Jazz Band","slug":"1-105-high-society-new-orleans-jazz-band","published_at":"2026-01-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-leslie-hour-1126173/1-105-high-society-new-orleans-jazz-band","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-leslie-hour-1126173","url":"https://pinecast.com/listen/af256723-0e8b-4e62-970e-8893f74bb1b1.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3","audio_url":"https://pinecast.com/listen/af256723-0e8b-4e62-970e-8893f74bb1b1.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3","summary":"The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band What does it take to capture the raw, "hot" ensemble sound of early 1900s New Orleans in the heart of modern-day Manhattan? Paul Leslie sits down with Simon Wettenhall and Conal Fowkes of the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band to talk about a life lived in rhythm. From their legendary residency at Birdland to their decades-long collaboration with Woody Allen , Simon and Conal share the stories behind their new live album and why this specific, joyful brand of jazz still resonates today. It’s a conversation about craft, connection, and the transcendent power of a well-played horn. In this episode, you’ll hear: The Mission: Recreating the authentic ensemble sound of the early 1900s. Behind the Scenes: Memories from their iconic residency at Birdland Jazz Club. The Connection: What they’ve learned from years of performing with Woody Allen. The Music: Deep insights into the making of their new live album. Connect with Paul Leslie: Website: https://www.thepaulleslie.com Support the Show: https://www.thepaulleslie.com/support/","meta_description":"The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band What does it take to capture the raw, \"hot\" ensemble sound of early 1900s New Orleans in the heart of mod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2476,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-paul-leslie-hour-1126173/episodes/1-105-high-society-new-orleans-jazz-band/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-leslie-hour-1126173/1-105-high-society-new-orleans-jazz-band.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}