It plays really well, and I dont have to worry about the heat or cold. BR: Tell us about the equipment you play. 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. Jazz clarinetist and music educator Doreen Ketchens is famous for her performances on Royal Street in the French Quarter of 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. ), and The Catholic University of America (D.M.A.). ), Louisiana State University (M.M. 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. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. 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. [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. He used to call me Ms. Joseph, my maiden name. 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. Since weve been playing for so long, if someone is in my spot, and I show up, theyll say, Oh, Doreen, I didnt know you were coming today. There is respect among musicians. I found it very frustrating. If I knew then what I know now, Id be a much better clarinetist and musician than I am today. Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a Dixieland and Traditional Jazz band created and led by clarinetist Doreen Ketchens. 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. Log In. The band room is bigger than any other class, and its got pictures of all of these beautiful instruments and stuff like that, which was really cool. The couple began performing on the streets of New Orleans in 1987.[5]. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. It stars Jon Taffer (a long-time food and beverage industry consultant specializing in nightclubs and pubs), who offers his professional expertise, access to service industry experts, and renovations and equipment to desperately failing bars in order to save them from closing. People would come to sit in, and they could play circles around me. BR: Were you able to hear local musicians before you started playing the clarinet? Link: Doreen . I played those until 2018, but I played them so much that I wore indentations through the beak of the mouthpiece. . How did he do that? Then, I listened to the clarinetists who played with him: Edmund Hall, Buster Bailey, Barney Bigard. 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. Doreen Ketchens has been performing in New Orleans, mostly on Royal Street, for decades. When I went to college, I didnt know what an A clarinet was, but I learned that I needed to buy one. 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. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30pm About Us! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I didnt even know what it was called, it just looked pretty, so I chose the clarinet! Hes a rocket scientist too. To this day, Doreen continues to perform at Jazz festivals around the world, including her annual spot in the economy tent at Jazz Fest. I Was There. 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. No officers were injured and both vehicles sustained minor damages. 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. I started to listen to jazz so I could learn the tunes and fit in with his band. [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. International Clarinet Association. Even though the fundraiser was over, the kids kept coming to the door. How long have you been performing on your stage on Royal Street? Get 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos and more at Bandsintown. Your email address will not be published. The name eventually evolved to Doreens Jazz New Orleans, making Doreen the first female bandleader. [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. 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). So, he was Uncle Al after that. 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 dont like using savings, as opposed to saving savings, but thank God we had savings! 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. Funny 1. Do you have any thoughts about this cultural phenomenon? Only recently did I start looking for other reeds. Ive been playing DAddario Reserve 5 reeds too. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. 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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. As long as people dont overstay their welcome. When my teacher moved, his wife gave me about 600 boxes of Mitchell Lurie 5.5 reeds. 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? 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. I saw her yesterday on Royal St. Sign Up. 155. I found a set of clarinets and they came with two Kaspar mouthpieces, which I fell in love with. She said the Police Department has a zero-tolerance stance regarding street takeovers/street racing.. 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. 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. As we got older, we realized how to make more money in less time, so now, we play for about 5 hours a day. NS: Well the clarinet and your experience on the street has carried you worldwide. Her group is Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. I learned a lot from him! Jupiter, Venus meet for rare conjunction. All Rights Reserved. I hope it sets the record straight about what is needed. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. He said, There you go, you got it! And, that was that. Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a Dixieland and Traditional Jazz band created and led by clarinetist Doreen Ketchens. 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. 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. 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. I was walking around, feeling sorry for myself, and I heard a clarinet being played in a room. 2023 Copyright. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. He was my clarinet teacher, principal clarinetist with the New Orleans Symphony. 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. 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. While police attempted to block in the vehicles, one driver allegedly rammed his car into a CHP cruiser. During her university years, Doreen attended The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Connecticut through a scholarship from The New York Philharmonic. Nicknamed "Lady Louis" because of her ability to hit and hold powerful high notes, and her love of Louis Armstrong's performance style, she has performed with Ellis Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Trombone Shorty, Al Hirt, Dorothy Donegan, The Black Crows and Jennifer Warnes, opened for Macy Grey and Dr. John,[3] and has been seen around the world by millions of people via media and fan videos of her performances. 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. How are you thinking? I told him I was positive. When she finally did practice, her talent began to emerge. 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 . I saw her yesterday on Royal St. [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. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 2023 GoNOLA.com, New Orleans & Company. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. 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! Shell never forget her most important mission to make music accessible and shared with everyone. So, I went to his house for the rehearsal. I played Mitchell Lurie reeds in college. Log In. 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. I approached Mr. Marsalis, and said, You know, I need some help. 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. Ketchens' group appears at Jazz Festivals in New Orleans and at music festivals, fairs, and showcases throughout the world. In front of the rouses around 12:30pm. I won first chair in that audition! I started playing jazz because I fell in love with a tuba player! POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street takeover in Pomona. My husband, Lawrence, is a tuba player. I dont care what you were talking about, he was a genius. on April 1. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. Despite that, they found success with their street shows, and eventually through jazz festivals and sales of their albums.. Give me, a kiss to build a dream on . 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I wasnt interested in jazz at all. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? 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 retired to New Orleans, where he performs frequently in both classical and jazz genres. 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. Cool 1. We were supposed to play with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in March of 2020, which, of course, was postponed because of COVID. Doreen Ketchens is no ordinary street musician. DK: Yes, all the time! Were very approachable, and give everyone an opportunity to play. [1] 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. DK: Thank you! After high school, Doreen attended Loyola University, which is where she met her husband Lawrence. He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. 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. Then, I transferred to Loyola University, where I studied with Stanley Weinstein. [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. Lineup: ----- Doreen Ketchens http://bnds.in/LQZu54 Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0 The clarinet was right next to it, and I said, Well, I want to play the clarinet.. Its crazy, but its what you do! DK: I grew up in the Treme neighborhood. Authorities claim they found a firearm and drugs in one of the vehicles. Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. Ben Redwine: Good afternoon, Mrs. Ketchens, it is a pleasure to speak with you! BR: Yes, thank you for agreeing to this interview. 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. When I have experienced this, the look on an amateurs face is priceless, as they seem to be having the time of their life. She is an amazing clarinetist AND a buttery smooth, expressive singer. Early on, 12 hours a day. The weather really does wreak havoc on instruments. 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 Nick Spitzer: Sounds like you kind of became a queen of the neighborhood just by having your name on the sweet shop. You must have confidence when you are playing music! Mr. Batiste was a rocket scientist. [2] The group has been featured in numerous articles, including New Orleans' Jazz radio station's Busker Blog. I would have known what to concentrate on. I have tried googling without any real success. She began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. Preservation Hall, Doreen Ketchens to be featured on 'CBS Sunday Morning' this weekend 1 of 7 Veteran newscaster Ted Koppel, right, interviews the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in December 2021. For all of the nicknames for New Orleans (the Big Easy, the Crescent City, etc. Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. In the fifth grade while attending Joseph Craig Elementary, she signed up for the school band in order to escape a pop quiz. And I did my classical, and I went to Loyola, then went to the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. But New Orleans jazz musician Doreen Ketchens has garnered much acclaim over the years for her incredible talent with the clarinet. Jupiter and Venus meet for rare conjunction. 290. 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. Planning a visit to New Orleans? It was a very common instrument. At that time, I wasnt really educated in improvisation, just playing by ear. 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. Its their privilege to lose. Most of the people were arrested on suspicion of spectating or participating in the takeover. I enjoyed the article Los Cabos, So Luxe, by Rosemary McClure (March 31). I was warming up, and Mr. Marsalis walked in. 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? 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. 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. Come and be amazed. New York, NY. About Doreen Ketchens. Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). The California Highway Patrol arrested 27 suspects in connection with a street takeover in Pomona on Sunday. 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. 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. RELATED: LAPD announces enhanced enforcement to crack down on illegal street takeovers. He was a special man and musician! 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. We'd start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! He is super cute Related Topics New Orleans Orleans Parish Louisiana United States of America North America Place comments sorted by . It was just beautiful. 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. Ellis Marsalis was my ear training teacher at NOCCA where I was strictly a classical player. 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? 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. I considered him my guardian angel, and it set the course for me to think positively for the rest of my life! AboutPressCopyrightContact. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Ketchens Jim Realty locations in Pomona, CA. 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. 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 a two-day operation targeting illegal street takeovers, LAPD arrests one person wanted for attempted murder and another wanted for hit-and-run. So, he said, You must think positively. 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. 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. As I got older, I remember one of my first recordings with Kermit Ruffins. 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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 . He was just being kind to me, I think, and showing that sometimes the teacher can become the student. He caught my eye and said, Come in! We started talking about Rachel, music, and my audition earlier that day. Sign Up. 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]. 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Find 35 listings related to Ketchens Jim Realty in Pomona on YP.com. Before you knew it, almost every girl wanted to play the flute. I still have some of those reeds. [1] Videos of the group by fans, news, and entertainment organizations have been seen by millions of people on the Internet and the group has recorded more than 20 CDs or DVDs of the group's work. 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. Thats when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. A very special evening of New Orleans Jazz with Doreen Ketchens and Doreen's Jazz New Orleans! I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. And I was looking around at the instruments and stuff, and I said, Wow, I saw a flute. 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). Still to this day, nobody plays like Stanley. I needed some rehearsals, I thought! Leave a Review. 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. 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. ). On a recent weekend, the task force issued 300 citations, impound 50 vehicles, and arrested 20 individuals, according to the CHP website. Listen to other people, find what stimulates you. When we think of a musician shredding out a killer solo, it's usually the guitar or the drums that first come to mind. 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