Not every Storyville portrait was posed in glamour or solitude. Some, like this one, reveal moments of play, camaraderie, and everyday life. Through his lens, E.J. Bellocq captured not just faces, but the humanity of women whose stories were rarely told. ✨ On December 6, 2025, the Improvisations Gala presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation returns. This year's theme is Storyville: Sounds of the Rising Sun. 🎟 Tickets: ImprovGala2025.eventbrite.com 🔗 Learn more: nolajazzmuseum.org/gala 🌟 Online Auction: 32auctions.com/ImprovGala2025 #ImprovisationsGala #StoryvilleHistory #NOLAJazzMuseum #Jazz #NewOrleans #Museum #Storyville