Email will originate from news@neworleans.com. She has been featured in numerous documentaries about New Orleans, its music, and its heritage, and she has been seen on television in shows like HBO's Treme. When I went to college, I didnt know what an A clarinet was, but I learned that I needed to buy one. I dont like using savings, as opposed to saving savings, but thank God we had savings! Back then, girls played certain instruments and boys played certain instruments. I remember Honey Child. Its a pretty simple song, but, for some reason, I just couldnt figure it out. As we got older, we realized how to make more money in less time, so now, we play for about 5 hours a day. The California Highway Patrol arrested 27 suspects in connection with a street takeover in Pomona on Sunday. 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. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. ), 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. Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Trem. Those cats were awesome too! BR: Yes, thank you for agreeing to this interview. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. All Rights Reserved. DK: Dorian, my daughter has been playing with us since she was 4. I hope it sets the record straight about what is needed. They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. And they called it Doreens Sweet Shop because the reason it all started was because of me wanting to be queen. Ill hear something he plays, which Ive heard thousands of times, and Ill think, What? [citation needed]. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Proudly created by Jesse Hellmann-Contact Web Designer Here. 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. Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. DK: Thank you! In addition to holding court as a street performer, Doreen tours internationally, has performed for four U.S. presidents, and regularly educates the youth of the world, spreading the culture and music of New Orleans. BR: Tell us about the equipment you play. Thats when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. 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! 74. 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! You want to move the audience, you want to touch them. Then, I transferred to Loyola University, where I studied with Stanley Weinstein. Log In. She began to study with clarinetist Stanley Weinstein. My husbandhe was my boyfriend at the timehe said, Well we could do that. Im like, Man you must be crazy, Ive been to college, Im not playing no music on the street. But love makes you do crazy things. In fact, as I'm writing this, my foot is happily tapping to one of her CDs that we bought. BR: Please tell us about your formal music education. BR: Thank you for sharing your life with the readers of The Clarinet! I started listening to Louis Armstrong. 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. I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. He was just being kind to me, I think, and showing that sometimes the teacher can become the student. Earlier in his career, he worked for Eastsider L.A. . Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. 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. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. Jazz & Music festivals Doreen Ketchens has performed at: Fan and media videos of her performances have been seen globally by millions of people on YouTube and other social media outlets with one video by the NOLA Insider Guide on Facebook reaching more than 3.9M people by October 2015. More than 25 Million People have loved and shared Doreen Ketchens video clips on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook. In the meantime, my husbands father passed away, then shortly after, my father passed away, so we moved back to New Orleans. Now, in my class with Mr. Marsalis was another musician, Harry Connick, Jr. 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. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) April 14, 2019 7 AM PT Great to read the article on New Orleans (". He had this sound! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It was under the guidance of her junior high school band director that she was pushed into practicing more, and in high school, while attending John F. Kennedy High School, she was accepted into the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts an arts conservatory for Louisiana high school students, responsible for graduates like Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Wendell Pierce, Trombone Shorty, Harry Connick Jr, and Terrance Osborne, among others. 2023 GoNOLA.com, New Orleans & Company. You dont want to sound like youre playing an etude book. Ive got to hear this! I was very intimidated at that recording session. [5], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doreen%27s_Jazz_New_Orleans&oldid=1116900736, This page was last edited on 18 October 2022, at 22:47. He told me, You know, you probably didnt do as badly in that audition as you think you did. FOX 11. You know, I said Ill go to college, and Ill major in performance because we had listened to the symphony, we did a lot of things, you know, and I thought, you know playing the clarinet is something you can do for a living. Of all the clarinetists in the city, only one is sometimes called Lady Louis, or the Female Louis Armstrong, or Queen Clarinet. Doreen Ketchens has been performing in New Orleans, mostly on Royal Street, for decades. The only relief I got in that class was when Mr. Marsalis stopped trashing me in class to start trashing Harry! He was a perfectionist. According to CHP- Baldwin Park Office, while one person was attempting to leave, they intentionally rammed into a CHP patrol vehicle. . 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. Come and be amazed. He said, There you go, you got it! And, that was that. Her tips and lessons she has on her channel are too advanced for me, yet, but I cant get enough of watching her slay and would kill to see her play in person and show a token of my appreciation. In total, 27 people were arrested that night and 19 vehicles were impounded, according to CHP officials. And, it was like a key opening a door, which made me able to play the song! If I knew then what I know now, Id be a much better clarinetist and musician than I am today. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. Your email address will not be published. Ketchens has played with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. [7][6] She had an internship with the symphony in Hartford. DK: Its been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. 2017. Live, performing in the greatest traditions of the music, at the Royal Street Performing Arts Zone.That heavenly sound wafting down from Royal Street and St. Peter is the magical clarinet of the great Doreen Ketchens, one of the world's top Jazz clarinetists, and her band, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, is performing on St. Peter, the French Quarter street closed to traffic as a space for live performance, in their usual spot on at the corner of Royal Street and St Peter.She packs the tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival every year, and amazes and delights clubs in the North America, Europe, Latin America, and at corporate events and private parties. Early on, 12 hours a day. Here she performs the traditional "Didn't He Ramb. 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. (Photo: Adriana Lopez). ). 27 arrested during street takeover in Pomona. In the fifth grade while attending Joseph Craig Elementary, she signed up for the school band in order to escape a pop quiz. Doreen Ketchens playing When the Saints Go Marching In on Royal Street in New Orleans. The clarinet was right next to it, and I said, Well, I want to play the clarinet.. 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. They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. I cant figure out this tune. I used to play alto sax in school, and Ive been trying to translate that into learning the clarinet (started mid 2020). Joseph, what are you doing here? I said, Im playing on this recording session. He said, You mean to tell me, all those years at NOCCA, you werent interested in jazz, and now youre playing jazz? Pomona. When its really busy, sometimes well still play for 8 hours. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30pm About Us! People today might hum while they play to achieve something similar, but I dont think that was what he was doing. When my teacher moved, his wife gave me about 600 boxes of Mitchell Lurie 5.5 reeds. I wasnt interested in jazz at all. 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. 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. 2023 Copyright. Depending on how much money you raised, you could be in the queens court. [9] Professional performances and performances in feature films and television programs include: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 11:00a to 3p., weather permitting. [4] Their band evolved into "Doreen's Jazz New Orleans," and, after much struggle with the chauvinism of traditional Jazz and club owners, they managed to find a winning formula playing and entertaining crowds via their street shows, Jazz festivals, and then, through direct sales of their music and videos on the Internet. Doreen Ketchens has been performing in New Orleans, mostly on Royal Street, for decades. Doreen introduced her daughter, Dorian Ketchens-Dixon, when she was nine, as a drummer at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for one song in a set. [2] The group has been featured in numerous articles, including New Orleans' Jazz radio station's Busker Blog. RELATED: LAPD announces enhanced enforcement to crack down on illegal street takeovers. Ellis Marsalis was my ear training teacher at NOCCA where I was strictly a classical player. I'd bet you can go there most days to hear her. BR: There is a protocol for claiming a spot on the street in New Orleans. I have tried googling without any real success. Recorded live on April 5, 2012 with a Nikon D800 DSLR using a Rode Vid. We were going to play Duke Ellingtons Caravan. Caravan has two bridges, and he played one, while I played the other. You have to practice and be ready to perform at the drop of a hat. She is an amazing clarinetist AND a buttery smooth, expressive singer. Free concert series in the idyllic Sauk County setting of Witwen Campground. Doreen's Jazz, performing on Royal Street in front of Rouse's Market in the French Quarter. He was a very gifted educator. "She" is Doreen Ketchens, whose venue for her brand of jazz is right in front of Rouses Market at St. Peter and Royal streets. She is our main drummer. DK: I grew up in the Treme neighborhood. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street . BR: There are some locally and internationally famous music educators associated with New Orleans. He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. He passed by me, then backed up and said Ms. I was destroying these beautiful instruments in the weather, so Im glad I found this composite clarinet. 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! So, I started to look for a new mouthpiece, and I saw the DAddario marbled mouthpiece. BR: Who were your musical idols when you were learning your instrument? He was a wonderful teacher and could explain what you had to do in a way which was so clear. Early on, I emulated Jerry Fuller, clarinetist with the Dukes of Dixieland. Two felony arrests were made for assault on a peace officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. She is famous for being one of the best clarinet-players in the Crescent City, holding forth from her regular spot on Royal street in the famous French Quarter. None of my family members were musicians, but my dad was a member of a social aid and pleasure club, and he used to Second Line all the time.1 He played the stereo constantly, so Im sure thats where my musical influence came from. [7] Ketchens has been sharing traditional American Jazz in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, South America, Russia and the United States. Click To Visit dianedanthonyphotography.com, CD's can be purchased via Venmo by request: @DoreenKetchens (Leave Order & Mailing address in Comments. I sat on the side where the girls had congregated, and I saw a poster of a flute. Required fields are marked *. Thats a godsend! She formed her band called the Jackson Square All Stars, and they began playing in the French Quarters Jackson Square. Chris F. Elite 2022. In a two-day operation targeting illegal street takeovers, LAPD arrests one person wanted for attempted murder and another wanted for hit-and-run. He is my biggest influence. I dont remember those solos now, but Im sure that I still play snippets of them that creep into my improvisations. DK: Yes, all the time! And Im like, well I dont want to play that now! All Rights Reserved. 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 were supposed to play with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in March of 2020, which, of course, was postponed because of COVID. When I have experienced this, the look on an amateurs face is priceless, as they seem to be having the time of their life. Ben Redwine: Good afternoon, Mrs. Ketchens, it is a pleasure to speak with you! Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. People would come to sit in, and they could play circles around me. Only recently did I start looking for other reeds. Find hidden gems and get insider information on NOLAs best restaurants, bars, attractions, and events every week. Sign Up. New Orleans, 701 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA. FREE Weekly Roundup! 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. So, I looked out of the window, like I did most days, and I prayed, saying, God, if you can get me out of this test, Ill do anything! Almost simultaneously, the principal spoke over the loudspeaker, and she said, Anyone interested in joining the band, report immediately to the bandroom. I was saved by the bell! The group has toured the world, and performs in the Royal Street Performing Arts zone in the French Quarter of New Orleans, at jazz festivals, fairs, showcases, and concert halls. BR: Do you have advice for a young musician who would like to pursue a career as a performer? At that time, I wasnt really educated in improvisation, just playing by ear. New Orleans, LA. Leave a Review. 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. I approached Mr. Marsalis, and said, You know, I need some help. Recently, the artistalso known as Queen Clarinethas gained renewed attention from a resurfaced 2018 video where she performs a mind . DK: Classical wise, Stanley Weinstein. 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. When the first question came to me, I got it wrong. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Her group is Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. And I was just so amazed; I was like Ahhh! We were running in the hallways, just having a ball, you know. This is for all types of music even classical. 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. It was a very common instrument. I have a gold-plated Selmer that I had pinned so many times my repairman said, Doreen, you need to retire this instrument. So, I did. I considered him my guardian angel, and it set the course for me to think positively for the rest of my life! 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. Everything You Need to Know About the Crawfish Boil, Your Guide to Spring Break in New Orleans. As I got older, I remember one of my first recordings with Kermit Ruffins. Hes a rocket scientist too. Look outside! Sometimes having someone sit in is a pleasure, and other times, youre looking at your watch, waiting for them to leave! Want this Picture? Ive been playing DAddario Reserve 5 reeds too. I needed some rehearsals, I thought! Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. BR: Please tell us about your band and its instrumentation. Ive been playing it for a few months now. I made fine grades, and kept up musically, I just didnt think I was! If I had been raised by Mr. Marsalis, I would be the greatest clarinetist in the whole world, Id know everything there is to know about music, and everything, because he had this way of pushing you and making you feel like dirt if you didnt live up to his standards. Wed start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! 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. Discover more artists to follow & sync your music. Of course, he knew all of that, but he said to me, I kind of remember your bridge, but show me what youre doing. I said, You want me to teach you something? So, I showed him, and he nailed it, of course. Doreen ran an eatery called Doreens Sweets until she and Lawrence realized they could make money following their first passion, music, after seeing so many musicians seemingly do so on the streets. In front of Rouse's on Royal St., usually midday to early afternoon, Thursday thru Sunday. I was walking around, feeling sorry for myself, and I heard a clarinet being played in a room. 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]. Do you have any thoughts about this cultural phenomenon? I saw her yesterday on Royal St. Reynolds was in New Orleans to write about the street. . Doreen Ketchens plays Tin Roof Blues on Royal street in New Orleans. He could communicate even what he couldnt demonstrate any longer. Doreen Ketchens is one of New Orleans' most visible street musicians. Tickets and RSVP information for Doreen Ketchens's upcoming concert at Royal Street Performing Arts Zone in New Orleans on Feb 17, 2022. He would also later become her arranger and band member, but, at the time, it was through Lawrence that the classically trained clarinetist found a passion for Jazz. I still have some of those reeds. I learned a lot from him! Doreen Ketchens: Hello! Link: Doreen . Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. There are so many good clarinetists out there, and they want the jobs too. We are clarinet cousins! Jazz funerals and parades passed in front of my home several times each month. Her tips and lessons she has on her channel are too advanced for me, yet, but I can't get enough of watching her slay and would kill to see her play in person and show a token of my appreciation. I found a set of clarinets and they came with two Kaspar mouthpieces, which I fell in love with. 26. When officers arrived on scene, they saw a large plume of tire smoke caused by numerous burnouts as well as people attempting to flee the location. In 1987, they started performing on the street together almost daily, giving them exposure and a platform to start selling their music. 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