8th Annual Improvisations Gala , 6 December | Event in New Orleans | AllEvents

8th Annual Improvisations Gala

New Orleans Jazz Museum

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Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm

400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116

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Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm (CST)

400 Esplanade Ave, Louisiana 70116

400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116-2015, United States

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8th Annual Improvisations Gala
Storyville: Sounds of the Rising Sun

Step into Storyville at the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s 8th Annual Improvisations Gala presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation. One unforgettable night of nonstop revelry with music across five stages, burlesque, Baby Dolls, gaming tables, dazzling activations, food, cocktails, and an auction. This isn’t just another gala, it’s Storyville resurrected, and you won’t want to miss it.

This year’s Improvisations Gala celebrates the legendary Storyville, New Orleans’ most infamous neighborhood, where music, nightlife, and culture collided at the turn of the 20th century. Though best known as the city’s red-light district, Storyville was also pivotal to the New Orleans sound, where musicians like Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, and King Oliver shaped and improvised to carry the music to new audiences.

For one night only, the Jazz Museum transforms into a living Storyville. Guests will experience multiple stages of live performances, burlesque, gaming, and interactive activities that blend the history of New Orleans with today’s vibrant music scene.

Event Features performances by artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater! Detroit Brooks! James Andrews & the Crescent City All Stars! Kermit Ruffins! Tubba Skinny and more!

Pricing: General Admition is $150
VIP backstage experience is $300

Get tickets here! https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala


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8th Annual Improvisations Gala , 6 December | Event in New Orleans | AllEvents
8th Annual Improvisations Gala
Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm