the orchestra has appeared in europe and throughout the united states. recordings were featured in the soundtracks of woody allen's 1994 film "bullets over broadway" and "storyville" (1992), directed by mark frost. new leviathan performs frequently, and makes a fondly anticipated yearly appearance at the new orleans jazz & heritage festival. the exact personnel of the orchestra varies, but it frequently features 18 or more pieces. in 2007, the musical director is greg merritt, associate music director is larry jones and managing director is john craft.