290. DK: I grew up in the Treme neighborhood. 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. 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. Listen, listen, listen! When we think of a musician shredding out a killer solo, it's usually the guitar or the drums that first come to mind. New Orleans, LA. But, there is a great level of respect among street musicians. 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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. New Orleans jazz clarinet queen Doreen Ketchens is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Lineup: ----- Doreen Ketchens http://bnds.in/LQZu54 Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0 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. Its crazy, but its what you do! Required fields are marked *. Where to See Live Music in New Orleans, Top 8 Things to Do in Algiers Point Neighborhood, NOLA History: Andrew Higgins, The Man Who Won The War. Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. I dont care what you were talking about, he was a genius. Thats fantastic, 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. Thanks for the article on ETIAS, or the European Travel Information and Authorization System (Youll Need an OK From EU, On the Spot, by Catharine Hamm, March 31). 2023 GoNOLA.com, New Orleans & Company. You dont want to sound like youre playing an etude book. 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. I Was There. Ketchens has played with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Give me, a kiss to build a dream on . He was a wonderful teacher and could explain what you had to do in a way which was so clear. (Photo: Adriana Lopez). I sat down, virtually, with Doreen Ketchens in November 2020. He was my clarinet teacher, principal clarinetist with the New Orleans Symphony. Shell never forget her most important mission to make music accessible and shared with everyone. That would be really cool. According to CHP- Baldwin Park Office, while one person was attempting to leave, they intentionally rammed into a CHP patrol vehicle. Before that, I played Buffet and Selmer, but I played them so much that they fell apart. Jupiter, Venus meet for rare conjunction. So I looked out the window as I often did to the sky and I said, God, if you get me out of this, Ill do anything. And about two minutes later, the principal came on the loudspeaker, and she said, Anybody interested in joining the band, report to the band room immediately. I raised my hand, and that band director, you know, he was only there for a certain amount of time so, you know, he didnt pick everybody but he did pick me. Doreen Ketchens plays Tin Roof Blues on Royal street in New Orleans. Authorities said they impounded 19 vehicles in connection with the street takeover near the intersection of Rio Rancho Road and Rancho Valley Drive. 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. 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. 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. 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It was a brutal test, each student was asked questions you were either right or wrong, pass or fail. BR: Thank you for sharing your life with the readers of The Clarinet! Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! Want this Picture? Here she is performing the jazz and gospel classic, "Just a Closer. 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. For all of the nicknames for New Orleans (the Big Easy, the Crescent City, etc. During her university years, Doreen attended The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Connecticut through a scholarship from The New York Philharmonic. Now that you are established, do any other bands steal your spot? 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. I found it very frustrating. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. Lawrence, my husband, had a jazz band, and all of the sudden, jazz wasnt so bad. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. 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. After high school, Doreen attended Loyola University, which is where she met her husband Lawrence. [4] She studied clarinet in elementary school, beginning as a fifth-grader at Joseph Craig Elementary. As the bandleader of Doreens Jazz New Orleans, Doreen and her band have become ambassadors for the city of New Orleans, campaigning for her beloved hometown and its well-known traditional Jazz music through performance and education. 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? She said the Police Department has a zero-tolerance stance regarding street takeovers/street racing.. [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. Doreen Ketchens, dubbed "Lady Louis" is one of the world's greatest living Jazz clarinetists. And Im like, well I dont want to play that now! 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. 74. I learned a lot from him! Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. Log In. Im not a child anymore, but Im going to be okay! Today, she is one of the regular drummers backing the group. Sometimes having someone sit in is a pleasure, and other times, youre looking at your watch, waiting for them to leave! Hes a rocket scientist too. So I told my mom, I ran home, I said, Mom we have to raise some money because I want to be queen, and all this other stuff, and she said, Well what Ill do is Ill just sell a little candy out of the front door, and thats what she did. Come out an jam! 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. 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? About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [2] The group has been featured in numerous articles, including New Orleans' Jazz radio station's Busker Blog. 155. I won first chair in that audition! They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. Come and be amazed. I have tried googling without any real success. Wed start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! 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. 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 didnt even know what it was called, it just looked pretty, so I chose the clarinet! BR: Were you able to hear local musicians before you started playing the clarinet? BR: There is a protocol for claiming a spot on the street in New Orleans. I started to listen to jazz so I could learn the tunes and fit in with his band. Nathan Solis is a Metro reporter covering breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. 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. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. Recorded live on April 5, 2012 with a Nikon D800 DSLR using a Rode Vid. DK: Dorian, my daughter has been playing with us since she was 4. She tells Ben Redwine for Clarinet.org: It's been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. Her group is Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. Only recently did I start looking for other reeds. Email will originate from news@neworleans.com. [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. 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. DK: When I started, all I could do was play melodies. It plays really well, and I dont have to worry about the heat or cold. We havent played on the street since March, but we have been playing. 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. Thank you for your recognition of Ketchens and that true-to-life photo. And I was just so amazed; I was like Ahhh! We were running in the hallways, just having a ball, you know. He could communicate even what he couldnt demonstrate any longer. 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? Its nothing like before the pandemic, but we are surviving. Jazz funerals and parades passed in front of my home several times each month. Reynolds was in New Orleans to write about the street. [1] He had ways of communicating which flew over your head, but you might actually catch a few stars, you know? It was a very common instrument. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until THU 12:00 AM PST, San Bernardino County Mountains, until WED 10:00 PM PST, Riverside County Mountains, This California city named 'happiest' in America for 3rd-straight year, FOX 11's Marla Tellez chased, nearly attacked in broad daylight; How to keep yourself safe, Encino woman extradited from Montenegro to serve sentence for COVID-19 loan fraud, Residents remain stranded or desperate to get to Lake Arrowhead during state of emergency, Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast, California Snow: Newsom declares state of emergency for 13 counties, including LA and San Bernardino, Memorial services underway for slain LA Auxiliary Bishop, Mt. I sat on the side where the girls had congregated, and I saw a poster of a flute. Sign Up. New York, NY. Earlier in his career, he worked for Eastsider L.A. Thats when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. She began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. Now, in my class with Mr. Marsalis was another musician, Harry Connick, Jr. I remember Honey Child. Its a pretty simple song, but, for some reason, I just couldnt figure it out. 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. As I got older, I remember one of my first recordings with Kermit Ruffins. Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Trem. 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. Doreen Ketchens is an American jazz clarinetist who performs Dixieland and Trad Jazz. Her first choice was flute, but most of the girls picked that instrument, so she opted for the clarinet. They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. The name eventually evolved to Doreens Jazz New Orleans, making Doreen the first female bandleader. 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. WAS There a House in New Orleans They Called The Rising Sun? I cant figure out this tune. Heres why experts say not to worry, How a Cucamonga Peak hiker survived a 200-foot fall from an icy trail, 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? More than 25 Million People have loved and shared Doreen Ketchens video clips on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook. 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. All Rights Reserved. Someone will come up and say, Can I sit in? And, well say, Sure, you can play one or two songs. Sometimes we have to say, Thank you, thank you, just to get them to not play any more. Doreen has been called "Queen Clarinet," "the female Louis Armstrong," and "Lady Louie." She has a quick smile . This is another collection of great traditional jazz and gospel. 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. 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. 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