[6] She found her passion in Jazz with Lawrence. 26. DK: Classical wise, Stanley Weinstein. Chris F. Elite 2022. Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Trem. Were very approachable, and give everyone an opportunity to play. 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). People today might hum while they play to achieve something similar, but I dont think that was what he was doing. More than 25 Million People have loved and shared Doreen Ketchens video clips on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook. He passed by me, then backed up and said Ms. He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. ), 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. 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. Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). (Photo: Adriana Lopez). MAY. All Rights Reserved. Show More Events. I didnt even know what it was called, it just looked pretty, so I chose the clarinet! 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. 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. Her group is Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. I started to listen to jazz so I could learn the tunes and fit in with his band. A stylistically unique ensemble from day one, the members of Doreen's Jazz have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they'd been together their entire musical careers. 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. Leave a Review. I looked in, and there was Mr. Batiste. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. Rain or shine, Doreen's magnetic performance draws crowds to the corner of Royal and St. Peter each. 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. Ketchens has performed for four U.S. presidents: Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr., Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter,[1] and was described by Nola.com in 2012 as one of the cultural ambassadors of New Orleans.[2]. But New Orleans jazz musician Doreen Ketchens has garnered much acclaim over the years for her incredible talent with the clarinet. (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. Sometimes having someone sit in is a pleasure, and other times, youre looking at your watch, waiting for them to leave! Ben Redwine: Good afternoon, Mrs. Ketchens, it is a pleasure to speak with you! International Partner Clarinet Organizations, Health and Wellness Physical Health Resources, Health and Wellness Mental Health Resources, Community Music Organization Contact List, Low Clarinet Festival 2023 Masterclass Application, Pedagogical Pathways Virtual Event at ClarinetFest 2022, 2022 Clarinet Playing: Together Again Workshop, Commercial & Institutional Member Directory. Funny 1. Email will originate from news@neworleans.com. When its really busy, sometimes well still play for 8 hours. Early on, 12 hours a day. [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. RELATED: LAPD announces enhanced enforcement to crack down on illegal street takeovers. BR: Please tell us about your formal music education. 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. Back in January, I was recording a film for Branford Marsalis, Ellis came around a few times, and we had worked out what we were going to play one song together, and one song as a solo with the LPO. 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. [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. We havent played on the street since March, but we have been playing. Jupiter, Venus meet for rare conjunction. He was my clarinet teacher, principal clarinetist with the New Orleans Symphony. 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. Even if you get told no, keep pursuing your dreams. FREE Weekly Roundup! He could communicate even what he couldnt demonstrate any longer. We are clarinet cousins! . The vast majority of arrests were for spectating and/or participating in an illegal street takeover. 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. And Im like, well I dont want to play that now! DK: Its been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. . 11:00a to 3p., weather permitting. on April 1. Did you have any contact with them when you were growing up? 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. I Was There. I found it very frustrating. Throughout the course of the bands union, they have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music. To get out of a pop quiz, she responded to an announcement asking interested students to come and sign up for the band. He was a very gifted educator. ), Louisiana State University (M.M. It was a very common instrument. 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. Two felony arrests were made for assault on a peace officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. He is my biggest influence. Although when home in New Orleans she can often be found on Royal Street performing for tourists and other French Quarter strollers, she is an . Doreen Ketchens, Royal St, New Orleans, LA, Music Shows - MapQuest Hotels Food Shopping Coffee Grocery Gas Find Best Western Hotels & Resorts nearby Sponsored Go United States Louisiana New Orleans Doreen Ketchens Royal St New Orleans LA 70130 (504) 908-7119 Claim this business (504) 908-7119 Website More Directions Advertisement Website He had this sound! [citation needed]. Jazz clarinetist and music educator Doreen Ketchens is famous for her performances on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. In front of the rouses around 12:30pm. The California Highway Patrol followed the group to the location and closed off a street, blocking in the vehicles. And I was looking around at the instruments and stuff, and I said, Wow, I saw a flute. 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. One of 19 vehicles impounded in connection with a street takeover in Pomona. According to CHP- Baldwin Park Office, while one person was attempting to leave, they intentionally rammed into a CHP patrol vehicle. The misinformation created a near panic among travelers. BR: Thank you for sharing your life with the readers of The Clarinet! I'd bet you can go there most days to hear her. Cool 1. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. 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. New Orleans, LA. Oh, man, I just learned about you. In a two-day operation targeting illegal street takeovers, LAPD arrests one person wanted for attempted murder and another wanted for hit-and-run. Doreen Ketchens has been performing in New Orleans, mostly on Royal Street, for decades. As long as people dont overstay their welcome. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. A driver who allegedly rammed his vehicle into a police cruiser while attempting to flee a street takeover in Pomona was arrested along with 26 other people at the illegal event Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol. Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a Dixieland and Traditional Jazz band created and led by clarinetist Doreen Ketchens. She was tasked with learning how to play the clarinet her second choice, after all the other girls signed up for the flute. May. 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. 74. DK: I was in fifth grade, we were at lunch, and there was a rumor going around that wed have a pop quiz. Doreen Ketchens plays Tin Roof Blues on Royal street in New Orleans. You know what I mean? 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. I was destroying these beautiful instruments in the weather, so Im glad I found this composite clarinet. 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. [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. Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street . I approached Mr. Marsalis, and said, You know, I need some help. Doreen Ketchens is a regular on Royal Street, the home for street performers in New Orleans French Quarter. 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? [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. NS: Well the clarinet and your experience on the street has carried you worldwide. 155. How are you thinking? I told him I was positive. 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. Now it's time to discover her yourself. Lineup: ----- Doreen Ketchens http://bnds.in/LQZu54 Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0 Doreen has been called "Queen Clarinet," "the female Louis Armstrong," and "Lady Louie." She has a quick smile . DK: I always have saved for a rainy day, but I didnt know it would be a rainy year! The California Highway Patrol arrested 27 suspects in connection with a street takeover in Pomona on Sunday. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Recently, the artistalso known as Queen Clarinethas gained renewed attention from a resurfaced 2018 video where she performs a mind . You dont want to sound like youre playing an etude book. After high school, Doreen attended Loyola University, which is where she met her husband Lawrence. Sometimes people surprise you! BR: There is a lovely tradition in the music scene in New Orleans where bands allow and encourage other musicians, regardless of ability, to sit in with their band. Find 35 listings related to Ketchens Jim Realty in Pomona on YP.com. I remember Honey Child. Its a pretty simple song, but, for some reason, I just couldnt figure it out. Doreen Ketchens and her family perform on Doreen's corner. Most of the people were arrested on suspicion of spectating or participating in the takeover. DK: You know for me, it was just, I was on a track. Why, you might ask, is this classically trained phenom, who has played for four presidents; who was dubbed "Lady Louis" and whose sound has been compared to the great Sidney Bechet, performing "al fresco" on the streets of NOLA?Two simple answers: She carries on the fine heritage of live music played in the streets of the Big Easy for more than a century, and, because you will, after listening for a few moments, be more than happy to pay for your listening pleasure with a generous tip, or, more often, by taking home one of Doreen's wonderful CDs as a treasure of your visit and your time with her.Royal Street - French Quarter, Royal Street & St. Peter is where you'll meet her! It was just beautiful. 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When my teacher moved, his wife gave me about 600 boxes of Mitchell Lurie 5.5 reeds. Thank you for your recognition of Ketchens and that true-to-life photo. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street takeover in Pomona. We had a pop quiz one day. In total, 27 people were arrested that night and 19 vehicles were impounded, according to CHP officials. The takeover group headed north toward Roselawn Avenue and Pomona Boulevard, where they continued to perform dangerous maneuvers in their cars, according to police. NS: At what point in all this do you say to yourself, not only am I good at the clarinet, but I could continue to study and become a professional musician? 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. 31K views 5 years. 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. Then, I transferred to Loyola University, where I studied with Stanley Weinstein. . They had a pageant every year, which was a fundraiser, and it was around Mardi Gras time. I have tried googling without any real success. 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. Ketchens has played with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Proudly created by Jesse Hellmann-Contact Web Designer Here. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Ketchens Jim Realty locations in Pomona, CA. 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. In 1987, they started performing on the street together almost daily, giving them exposure and a platform to start selling their music. As we got older, we realized how to make more money in less time, so now, we play for about 5 hours a day. 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? She began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. Its their privilege to lose. I still have some of those reeds. I dont remember those solos now, but Im sure that I still play snippets of them that creep into my improvisations. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WAS There a House in New Orleans They Called The Rising Sun? The weather really does wreak havoc on instruments. Depending on how much money you raised, you could be in the queens court. Although when home in New Orleans she can often be found on Royal Street performing for tourists and other French Quarter strollers, she is an international attraction at . New Orleans, 701 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA. How long have you been performing on your stage on Royal Street? Shell never forget her most important mission to make music accessible and shared with everyone. To this day, Doreen continues to perform at Jazz festivals around the world, including her annual spot in the economy tent at Jazz Fest. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. You have to practice and be ready to perform at the drop of a hat. We'd start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! Doreen Ketchens and her band perform on Royal St in the French Quarter, in front of Rouse's Market. It was so beautiful, you know, it was sleek, it was silver. You must have confidence when you are playing music! Mr. Batiste was a rocket scientist. He is super cute Related Topics New Orleans Orleans Parish Louisiana United States of America North America Place comments sorted by . May. I started listening to Louis Armstrong. 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. 2017. Tickets and RSVP information for Doreen Ketchens's upcoming concert at Royal Street Performing Arts Zone in New Orleans on Feb 17, 2022. 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. 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. 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. That would be really cool. Its nothing like before the pandemic, but we are surviving. Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. She said the Police Department has a zero-tolerance stance regarding street takeovers/street racing.. Listen to other people, find what stimulates you. DK: Its a passion. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. Come out an jam! Its crazy, but its what you do! Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. On a recent weekend, the task force issued 300 citations, impound 50 vehicles, and arrested 20 individuals, according to the CHP website. About Doreen Ketchens. I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. I played those until 2018, but I played them so much that I wore indentations through the beak of the mouthpiece. Pomona. 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. [7][6] She had an internship with the symphony in Hartford. 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. I considered him my guardian angel, and it set the course for me to think positively for the rest of my life! 27 arrested during street takeover in Pomona. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. During her university years, Doreen attended The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Connecticut through a scholarship from The New York Philharmonic. Doreen Ketchens is no ordinary street musician. 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. I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. He previously worked for Courthouse News Service, where he wrote both breaking news and enterprise stories ranging from criminal justice to homelessness and politics. I sat down, virtually, with Doreen Ketchens in November 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? How did he do that? Then, I listened to the clarinetists who played with him: Edmund Hall, Buster Bailey, Barney Bigard. 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. We have been enjoying her for more than 25 years. (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? The CHP Baldwin Park station did not immediately respond to requests for comment. They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. 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. He had ways of communicating which flew over your head, but you might actually catch a few stars, you know? Edmund Hall had this thing he could do, where it sounds like he was playing two tones at the same time. Only recently did I start looking for other reeds. Wed start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! While police attempted to block in the vehicles, one driver allegedly rammed his car into a CHP cruiser. Early on, 12 hours a day. 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? Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! New Orleans, LA. Planning a visit to New Orleans? 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. I used to play alto sax in school, and Ive been trying to translate that into learning the clarinet (started mid 2020). Still to this day, nobody plays like Stanley. [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. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. Before you knew it, almost every girl wanted to play the flute. The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens. Lets jump right in! Log In. [3], Ketchens began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. Recorded live on April 5, 2012 with a Nikon D800 DSLR using a Rode Vid. But, there is a great level of respect among street musicians. Their styles at the time were against what I was studying, trying to get a perfect classical clarinet tone. "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. 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. 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