He was principal clarinetist of the Hartford Symphony, but had Lou Gehrigs disease, and couldnt play anymore. He said, There you go, you got it! And, that was that. She is the woman who defied the rejection she received early in her career, but always continues to go back to her corner in front of the Rouses to play with her family. I encourage readers to visit my website: doreensjazz.com, where you can learn more about me and where you can purchase recordings, and even get in touch with me yourself! Jupiter, Venus meet for rare conjunction. Rain or shine, Doreen's magnetic performance draws crowds to the corner of Royal and St. Peter each. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. 2017. BR: You are known in New Orleans as a street musician, and you have performed on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans for many years. My favorite band is a quintet we add guitar, Dave Hammer, and trombone, Steve Wonker. BR: There are some locally and internationally famous music educators associated with New Orleans. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Thats a godsend! In the meantime, my husbands father passed away, then shortly after, my father passed away, so we moved back to New Orleans. 2023 GoNOLA.com, New Orleans & Company. Public performance. During her university years, Doreen attended The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Connecticut through a scholarship from The New York Philharmonic. Her first choice was flute, but most of the girls picked that instrument, so she opted for the clarinet. Ellis Marsalis was my ear training teacher at NOCCA where I was strictly a classical player. BR: Please tell us about your band and its instrumentation. In 2006, she was part of a program for South African cultural exchange with the Field Band Foundation that was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Jazz at Lincoln Center in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Show More Events. What is the name of this blonde guy who plays the guitar in Doreen's band @ the royal street? When its really busy, sometimes well still play for 8 hours. Warmer storms could cause problems, $950 round trip from LAX to Darwin, Australia, on Qantas, Cool, hot and close to home: Celebrate Memorial Day in Southern California, The 15 things to do in L.A. before the end of summer, Nature-curious? I Was There. I thought to myself, Man, that instrument is pretty, I want to play that! By the time it got to me, the flutes had been all accounted for, so I chose the next instrument on the poster. The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens. Tickets and RSVP information for Doreen Ketchens's upcoming concert at Royal Street Performing Arts Zone in New Orleans on Feb 17, 2022. I still have some of those reeds. She formed her band called the Jackson Square All Stars, and they began playing in the French Quarters Jackson Square. Doreen Ketchens is one of New Orleans' most visible street musicians. I'd bet you can go there most days to hear her. It should be noted that an unfortunate result of resorts being built to indulge Americans desire for exclusivity is the elimination of public access for Mexican citizens. He used to call me Ms. Joseph, my maiden name. In a two-day operation targeting illegal street takeovers, LAPD arrests one person wanted for attempted murder and another wanted for hit-and-run. I saw her yesterday on Royal St. I was walking around, feeling sorry for myself, and I heard a clarinet being played in a room. Dispatchers with the Pomona Police Department received a call just before 9 p.m. from a concerned citizen who reported the drivers were doing burnouts in a shopping center parking lot. Lineup: ----- Doreen Ketchens http://bnds.in/LQZu54 Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0 How did he do that? Then, I listened to the clarinetists who played with him: Edmund Hall, Buster Bailey, Barney Bigard. Hes a rocket scientist too. She also completed an internship with the symphony in Hartford. It was a very common instrument. DK: Roger Lewis, with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, lived five doors away from me, and they used to practice at his apartment, so I heard them a lot! Ketchens has played with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. DK: I used to call Alvin Batiste Uncle Al, because I went to NOCCA (the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) with his niece Rachel. However, they had trouble booking shows at traditional venues due to the prevalent chauvinism of the club owners. BR: Who were your musical idols when you were learning your instrument? There is a growing backlash in some neighborhoods, with residents demanding authorities do more to crack down on the illegal gatherings that can turn deadly in a flash. How to find the best blooms without the drama, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Yet more rain expected to hit California in March. That happened quite often to me they move pretty fast at NOCCA! You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. I have tried googling without any real success. Before that, Solis was at the Redding Record Searchlight as a multimedia journalist, where he anchored coverage of the destructive 2017 fires in Northern California. Doreen grew up in Trem, a New Orleans neighborhood that birthed several extraordinary musicians including Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty, Louis Prima, and The Rebirth Brass Band, just to name a few. Rampant chauvinism and her struggles only added fuel to her fire, and never made her change the direction of her band or music in order to conform to the music venues around town. I dont care what you were talking about, he was a genius. . Pomona. Jupiter and Venus meet for rare conjunction. [7][5], Doreen attended Delgado Community College, Loyola University of New Orleans, Southern University In New Orleans, and, through scholarships, including one from the New York Philharmonic, University of Hartford's The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut, where she studied under Henry Larsen. We look forward to a time when we can hear you perform again, whether it be on Royal Street, or at an International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest! Both the suspects vehicle and the CHP cruiser were damaged, but none of the officers in the cruiser were injured, according to a social media post by the CHP Baldwin Park station. Ill hear something he plays, which Ive heard thousands of times, and Ill think, What? Rudy Reyes talks about his time on 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test', Southern California storm: Region hit with heavy rain, mountain snow, gusty winds, Look outside! In front of the rouses around 12:30pm. When my teacher moved, his wife gave me about 600 boxes of Mitchell Lurie 5.5 reeds. I Was There. The misinformation created a near panic among travelers. No officers were injured and both vehicles sustained minor damages. Many news and travel websites were reporting that a visa would be needed starting in 2021, even though it had clearly been stated that this form was not a visa. Doreen Ketchens, dubbed "Lady Louis" is one of the world's greatest living Jazz clarinetists. [5] She ran a plate lunch eatery called "Doreen's Sweets" for a time until she and Lawrence kept passing musicians working the streets of New Orleans, and she told him that they could make money doing that. The couple began performing on the streets of New Orleans in 1987.[5]. He told me, You know, you probably didnt do as badly in that audition as you think you did. Planning a visit to New Orleans? We havent played on the street since March, but we have been playing. BR: Were you able to hear local musicians before you started playing the clarinet? They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. I found a set of clarinets and they came with two Kaspar mouthpieces, which I fell in love with. Chris F. Elite 2022. And Im like, well I dont want to play that now! But, there is a great level of respect among street musicians. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And I was looking around at the instruments and stuff, and I said, Wow, I saw a flute. It was just beautiful. DK: I started at Delgado Community College, and while there, I studied with George Jensen, a trumpet player at the New Orleans Phil, until he had a stroke and couldnt play anymore. We had a pop quiz one day. Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. In fact, as I'm writing this, my foot is happily tapping to one of her CDs that we bought. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents Doreen Ketchens in concert on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). [6][5] She played for John F. Kennedy High School in New Orleans, and auditioned and was accepted to NOCCA, Louisiana's Arts Conservatory in New Orleans. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. California Highway Patrol officers were called to assist the Pomona Police Department Sunday night when a large group of vehicles took part in a street takeover. Leave a Review. (Photo: Adriana Lopez) As a middle schooler, she would fake a headache to get out of a quiz or gym class, but her acting abilities still have yet to help in her career trajectory. You want to move the audience, you want to touch them. Im thinking of Ellis Marsalis and Alvin Batiste. May. Jazz clarinetist and music educator Doreen Ketchens is famous for her performances on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The takeover group headed north toward Roselawn Avenue and Pomona Boulevard, where they continued to perform dangerous maneuvers in their cars, according to police. DK: Its a passion. Ive been teaching private lessons online, and I did weekly clarinet lessons on my YouTube channel, but we had to stop once the storms started we are still cleaning up from that. There was no real work here, I mean, were back home in New Orleans, the symphony has gone bust for the third time, so we took a walk out in the quarter one day, and there were some people playing in the street. Then, I transferred to Loyola University, where I studied with Stanley Weinstein. My school had an arrangement with the New Orleans Philharmonic where we would hear the symphony several times a year, so I had a pretty wide exposure to two genres of music, funky jazz street beats and classical music. Charges included assault on a police officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. If I knew then what I know now, Id be a much better clarinetist and musician than I am today. He passed by me, then backed up and said Ms. I cant figure out this tune. [5], She worked her way through conservatories and college as a chef, and met her husband, arranger and sousaphonist for Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Lawrence Ketchens at Loyola. While police attempted to block in the vehicles, one driver allegedly rammed his car into a CHP cruiser. [5] In junior high school, her band director, Donald Richardson, stayed on her for not practicing, and there was a boy that she was trying to impress. Early on, 12 hours a day. Authorities claim they found a firearm and drugs in one of the vehicles. When the first question came to me, I got it wrong. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Want this Picture? He gave me some advice which I didnt really understand, then he said retrogression. I still didnt understand him, but he said it again, then showed me on the piano. I considered him my guardian angel, and it set the course for me to think positively for the rest of my life! Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Trem. Doreen Ketchens (born October 3, 1966) is an American jazz clarinetist who performs Dixieland and Trad Jazz.She has performed at concert halls, music festivals, and U.S. embassies, as well as in decades of weekly performances in Dixieland's tradition in the Royal Street Performing Arts Zone in the French Quarter of New Orleans with her band, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. At that time, there were four funeral homes within three blocks of our home, so Second Lines would pass constantly, passing my house and my school several times every week. 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Its been about a month since I did a YouTube lesson. So a few months later, the barber shop that was there closed, and my mom got the bright idea of opening up next door and being legal. All Rights Reserved. I won first chair in that audition! FOX 11. Doreen has been called "Queen Clarinet," "the female Louis Armstrong," and "Lady Louie." She has a quick smile . 26. Dorreen Ketchens and band playing on Royal Street, French Quarter, New Orleans. BR: How are you faring with this pandemic we are all suffering through, and how are you coping with the sudden change in livelihood and lifestyle? DK: When I started, all I could do was play melodies. DK: Dorian, my daughter has been playing with us since she was 4. Come out an jam! And I was just so amazed; I was like Ahhh! We were running in the hallways, just having a ball, you know. I started playing clarinet in the fifth grade. You know, God protects little children and damn fools, and I did alright, I just didnt do as much as I could have. I used to play alto sax in school, and Ive been trying to translate that into learning the clarinet (started mid 2020). document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "acfc2d7482b96616f7d0eef632fd0ef7" );document.getElementById("hdc13605e5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As California continues to deal with the wrath of the winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for more than a dozen counties. All Rights Reserved. Doreen Ketchens: I was born in the Treme, and you know, in the Treme theres lots of music, but we lived on St. Phillips Street, and I went to this nursery school called Marietta Bottery [SP]. I was destroying these beautiful instruments in the weather, so Im glad I found this composite clarinet. I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. Doreen Ketchens and her family perform on Doreen's corner. Los Angeles, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, High school basketball: Southern California and Northern California Regional results and updated pairings, Dennis Schroder leads depleted Lakers to crucial win over Thunder, Student debt is a crisis: Activists rally outside Supreme Court for loan forgiveness, An assault and fatal stabbing in the middle of class at a Santa Rosa high school, With unfounded fraud claims swirling, red California county dumps Dominion voting machines, Man arrested in connection to 7 bombings in Fresno has links to hate group, authorities say, Vote on LAPD transit patrols sparks City Hall debate over safety on Metro system, UCLA, UCSF hospital nurses voice complaints about overcrowding, staffing shortages. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. To get out of a pop quiz, she responded to an announcement asking interested students to come and sign up for the band. International Clarinet Association. Please Read the [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskNOLA/comments/panlj5/the_faq_google_pandemic_and_hurricanes_ps_please/) and search the sub before posting. How long have you been performing on your stage on Royal Street? 290. Walking down Royal Street on a sunny afternoon, you are very likely to find Doreen Ketchens wailing on her clarinet, leading an enthusiastic band and delighting passersby with her vibrant personality and bold, joyful sound. When she finally did practice, her talent began to emerge. Reynolds was in New Orleans to write about the street. Thank you for your recognition of Ketchens and that true-to-life photo. A very special evening of New Orleans Jazz with Doreen Ketchens and Doreen's Jazz New Orleans! I learned a lot from him! (Photo: Adriana Lopez). I would have known what to concentrate on. Here she is performing the jazz and gospel classic, "Just a Closer. The sites Ive found that would have upcoming tour dates arent showing anything, but if anyone knows a better place to look (besides the first page of Google results) Id love to catch a show when were there Nov. 6-10, and Id really love to be able to show her some love in person (financially, not stalker-y) whether its buying tickets or throwing it in the hat. We'd start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! She. Id find a recording of the song we were supposed to play, and just play along, figuring out the tune, and what to play to sound good. More than 25 Million People have loved and shared Doreen Ketchens video clips on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook. Here is a video I found on YouTube to better introduce you to Doreen Ketchens, the Jazz Clarinet Queen of New Orleans: When you visit New Orleans, do yourself a favor and track down Doreen Ketchens. That's when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. This cool kids outdoors club will introduce you to L.A.s best asset, Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate Wednesday, its last major COVID restriction, Burbank aborted landing was latest close call for U.S. flights. He could communicate even what he couldnt demonstrate any longer. New Orleans jazz clarinet queen Doreen Ketchens is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Shell never forget her most important mission to make music accessible and shared with everyone. Now, in my class with Mr. Marsalis was another musician, Harry Connick, Jr. I had a great scholarship, but as the years progressed, the tuition kept rising, but my scholarship didnt, so I started looking around, and was accepted at the Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut, where I studied with Hank Lawson. When I went to college, I didnt know what an A clarinet was, but I learned that I needed to buy one. While Ketchens may prefer playing on the street, she has also demonstrated her ability to play with a classical orchestra. How are you thinking? I told him I was positive. I enjoyed the article Los Cabos, So Luxe, by Rosemary McClure (March 31). At that time, I wasnt really educated in improvisation, just playing by ear. Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. ), it could also be called Clarinet City. There are more professional clarinetists living and working in New Orleans than any other American city, except, perhaps, for Washington, D.C. because of all of the military bands stationed there. I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. In total, 27 people were arrested that night and 19 vehicles were impounded, according to CHP officials. Weve been doing Facebook Live concerts from our dining room, where we ask for donations to our virtual bucket. Most mornings, I get up in the morning, play some etudes, then we record some tunes. So, he was Uncle Al after that. Doreen Ketchens is an American jazz clarinetist who performs Dixieland and Trad Jazz. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a jungle and Maya ruins, Has wildflower shaming gone too far? Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. Doreen Ketchens plays Tin Roof Blues on Royal street in New Orleans. She has performed at concert halls, music festivals, and U.S. embassies, as well as in decades of weekly performances in Dixieland's tradition in the Royal Street Performing Arts Zone in the French Quarter of New Orleans with her band, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. History of the Casket Girls of New Orleans, Under 21? People tell me all the time, Oh, your sound is so beautiful, but Im really still chasing the Stanley sound! The corner of Royal and St. Peter became their own stage, and it has been so prominent and successful, that it is unlikely that any other band will be found playing on their territory. You know, the jazz clarinetists that I had heard, like George Lewis and others, I appreciated their tones and I respected them, but that was not my concept of tone at all. She is an amazing clarinetist AND a buttery smooth, expressive singer. ). I would steal so many of his solos just so I could keep up with my husbands band. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Published September 6, 2022. New York, NY. About Doreen Ketchens. DK: I recently got a Shine clarinet, a composite instrument from Korea. People today might hum while they play to achieve something similar, but I dont think that was what he was doing. He retired to New Orleans, where he performs frequently in both classical and jazz genres. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Inside L.A.s deadly street takeover scene: A scene of lawlessness, LAPD, in crackdown on street takeovers, arrests 40 people and impounds dozens of cars, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Best coffee city in the world? By Alexi Chidbachian. Doreen J. Ketchens Click for SMASHING VIDEO New Orleans, Louisiana 701 Royal Street & St. Peter contact number (504)908-7119 Youtube : Doreens Jazz New Orleans [8], She has been featured in numerous documentaries about New Orleans, its heritage, and its music, including several profiles by WWOZ, New Orleans' Jazz radio station including a video profiles and audio programs, and dozens of articles from major newspapers and magazines around the world. DK: I was in fifth grade, we were at lunch, and there was a rumor going around that wed have a pop quiz. He was a special man and musician! Doreen Ketchens playing When the Saints Go Marching In on Royal Street in New Orleans. When we think of a musician shredding out a killer solo, it's usually the guitar or the drums that first come to mind. He caught my eye and said, Come in! We started talking about Rachel, music, and my audition earlier that day. We created our own gigs by playing out on the street, and weve gone many places in the world from the street from that very corner. I remember running down the hall breathing a sigh of relief, having gotten out of the test. I played those until 2018, but I played them so much that I wore indentations through the beak of the mouthpiece. I wasnt interested in jazz at all. I dont remember those solos now, but Im sure that I still play snippets of them that creep into my improvisations. Doreen Ketchens and her band perform on Royal St in the French Quarter, in front of Rouse's Market. This is another collection of great traditional jazz and gospel. The California Highway Patrol arrested 27 suspects in connection with a street takeover in Pomona on Sunday. I sat on the side where the girls had congregated, and I saw a poster of a flute. I saw her yesterday on Royal St. Here she performs the traditional "Didn't He Ramb. I made fine grades, and kept up musically, I just didnt think I was! ), Louisiana State University (M.M. Im not a child anymore, but Im going to be okay! To this day, you can still catch them performing there frequently, in between attending festivals and performing at schools around the world to educate students of all ages. Get 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos and more at Bandsintown. Sign Up. I said, Wow Im gonna play the flute. And so when the teacher came up, he asked everybody to look around the room and hed ask each one what they wanted to play. "She" is Doreen Ketchens, whose venue for her brand of jazz is right in front of Rouses Market at St. Peter and Royal streets. In front of Rouse's on Royal St., usually midday to early afternoon, Thursday thru Sunday. 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Will you relate your memories of growing up in New Orleans, what your perception of the city was, and when it was that you first became interested in music? Even though the fundraiser was over, the kids kept coming to the door. Eventually, I realized what he was doing, and it translated into me being able to improvise. Log In. She began to study with clarinetist Stanley Weinstein. So, I started to look for a new mouthpiece, and I saw the DAddario marbled mouthpiece. A stylistically unique ensemble from day one, the members of Doreen's Jazz have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if theyd been together their entire musical careers. Now it's time to discover her yourself. He was a very gifted educator. Even after playing alongside other famed musicians, such as Macy Grey and The Black Crows, and performing for several dignitaries, including four U.S. presidents, Doreen has never forgotten where she started. As long as people dont overstay their welcome. She tells Ben Redwine for Clarinet.org: It's been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. Sometimes people surprise you! Find 35 listings related to Ketchens Jim Realty in Pomona on YP.com. On a recent weekend, the task force issued 300 citations, impound 50 vehicles, and arrested 20 individuals, according to the CHP website. Free concert series in the idyllic Sauk County setting of Witwen Campground. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Ketchens Jim Realty locations in Pomona, CA. She is our main drummer. I sat down, virtually, with Doreen Ketchens in November 2020. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [3], Ketchens began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. Ive been playing DAddario Reserve 5 reeds too. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. One of 19 vehicles impounded in connection with a street takeover in Pomona. You need to find your voice so that your personality can come out in your playing. MAY. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. Do you have any thoughts about this cultural phenomenon? Early on, I emulated Jerry Fuller, clarinetist with the Dukes of Dixieland. He had this way of shaking his head first hed shake it up, then hed shake it sideways, and I always thought, Oh boy, here we go. He was amazing, but my life with him was challenging. . New Orleans, 701 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA. I found it very frustrating. Im like, Man, we aint never had no pop quiz, we aint gonna have no pop quiz, are you crazy? But sure enough, when we got back up to the class, there was a pop quiz. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. Police issued eight parking citations and a moving citation and impounded a vehicle, according to Pomona police spokesperson Aly Mejia. And they called it Doreens Sweet Shop because the reason it all started was because of me wanting to be queen. 13th, 2017. Ben Redwine: Good afternoon, Mrs. Ketchens, it is a pleasure to speak with you! I just thought it was so pretty, but when I played it, it sounded terrible until I changed reeds to 4.5, and then it was amazing. New Orleans, LA. Ben Redwine retired from the United Stated Naval Academy Band in 2014. Los Angeles, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, A record 6,542 guns were intercepted at U.S. airports in 2022, How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Rachel Bloom, More than 2,000 flights canceled amid workers strike at seven German airports, U.S. State Department warns to avoid parts of Mexico over ongoing violence, kidnappings. 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