All Rights Reserved. You know, God protects little children and damn fools, and I did alright, I just didnt do as much as I could have. I Was There. Listen, listen, listen! 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. Sometimes people surprise you! 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. Lawrence, my husband, had a jazz band, and all of the sudden, jazz wasnt so bad. on April 1. He passed by me, then backed up and said Ms. The California Highway Patrol arrested 27 suspects in connection with a street takeover in Pomona on Sunday. 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. He had ways of communicating which flew over your head, but you might actually catch a few stars, you know? For musician Doreen Ketchens, however, it was the decision to sign up for the school band in order to get out of a pop quiz that led her to become a world-renowned clarinetist today. Useful 2. You need to find your voice so that your personality can come out in your playing. Does Doreen still regularly play on Royal St.? I sat down, virtually, with Doreen Ketchens in November 2020. Dorreen Ketchens and band playing on Royal Street, French Quarter, New Orleans. Its nothing like before the pandemic, but we are surviving. Even if youre successful, its not easy. Email will originate from news@neworleans.com. Doreen Ketchens is an American jazz clarinetist who performs Dixieland and Trad Jazz. [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. She formed her band called the Jackson Square All Stars, and they began playing in the French Quarters Jackson Square. I wasnt interested in jazz at all. 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! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It was a very common instrument. I found it very frustrating. He caught my eye and said, Come in! We started talking about Rachel, music, and my audition earlier that day. 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. 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). In total, 27 people were arrested that night and 19 vehicles were impounded, according to CHP officials. BR: Do you have advice for a young musician who would like to pursue a career as a performer? That same year, Doreen played the Republican National Convention. About Doreen Ketchens. Discover more artists to follow & sync your music. 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 . He was a very gifted educator. He was principal clarinetist of the Hartford Symphony, but had Lou Gehrigs disease, and couldnt play anymore. Leave a Review. The weather really does wreak havoc on instruments. . 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. 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. (Photo: Adriana Lopez). And Im like, well I dont want to play that now! . I remember running down the hall breathing a sigh of relief, having gotten out of the test. We were supposed to play with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in March of 2020, which, of course, was postponed because of COVID. I cant figure out this tune. Show More Events. 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. So, I started to look for a new mouthpiece, and I saw the DAddario marbled mouthpiece. I saw her yesterday on Royal St. I liked him as a person, and he liked me as a person, but, boy, he shook his head side to side quite often at me! 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. She said the Police Department has a zero-tolerance stance regarding street takeovers/street racing.. After high school, Doreen attended Loyola University, which is where she met her husband Lawrence. 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. I played those until 2018, but I played them so much that I wore indentations through the beak of the mouthpiece. Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a Dixieland and Traditional Jazz band created and led by clarinetist Doreen Ketchens. BR: Please tell us about your formal music education. Log In. Their styles at the time were against what I was studying, trying to get a perfect classical clarinet tone. To get out of a pop quiz, she responded to an announcement asking interested students to come and sign up for the band. ), 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. When its really busy, sometimes well still play for 8 hours. 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. At that time, I wasnt really educated in improvisation, just playing by ear. 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 sat on the side where the girls had congregated, and I saw a poster of a flute. BR: Please tell us about your band and its instrumentation. The California Highway Patrol followed the group to the location and closed off a street, blocking in the vehicles. Mr. Marsalis had a way of looking straight through you when you didnt do what you were supposed to. Baldy area remains closed due to 'avalanche danger'. Two felony arrests were made for assault on a peace officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. A very special evening of New Orleans Jazz with Doreen Ketchens and Doreen's Jazz New Orleans! 74. Authorities said they impounded 19 vehicles in connection with the street takeover near the intersection of Rio Rancho Road and Rancho Valley Drive. I remember Honey Child. Its a pretty simple song, but, for some reason, I just couldnt figure it out. Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. Jazz clarinetist and music educator Doreen Ketchens is famous for her performances on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. For all of the nicknames for New Orleans (the Big Easy, the Crescent City, etc. 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 . (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) April 14, 2019 7 AM PT Great to read the article on New Orleans (". In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30pm About Us! POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street . In front of Rouse's on Royal St., usually midday to early afternoon, Thursday thru Sunday. When the first question came to me, I got it wrong. Give me, a kiss to build a dream on . If I knew then what I know now, Id be a much better clarinetist and musician than I am today. 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. [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. Authorities claim they found a firearm and drugs in one of the vehicles. [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. 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? Most of the people were arrested on suspicion of spectating or participating in the takeover. Ketchens' group appears at Jazz Festivals in New Orleans and at music festivals, fairs, and showcases throughout the world. I'd bet you can go there most days to hear her. While police attempted to block in the vehicles, one driver allegedly rammed his car into a CHP cruiser. He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. 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. Chris F. Elite 2022. I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. 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. Im thinking of Ellis Marsalis and Alvin Batiste. BR: Yes, thank you for agreeing to this interview. 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. "She" is Doreen Ketchens, whose venue for her brand of jazz is right in front of Rouses Market at St. Peter and Royal streets. Its their privilege to lose. Lets jump right in! I hope it sets the record straight about what is needed. BR: Were you able to hear local musicians before you started playing the clarinet? Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. Doreen Ketchens is one of New Orleans' most visible street musicians. [1] Want this Picture? Her first choice was flute, but most of the girls picked that instrument, so she opted for the clarinet. The vast majority of arrests were for spectating and/or participating in an illegal street takeover. And back then, you know, you had girl instruments and you had boy instruments. [7], Ketchens performed her first jazz gig with Lawrence at the 1987 Republican National Convention. Lineup: ----- Doreen Ketchens http://bnds.in/LQZu54 Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0 Sometimes having someone sit in is a pleasure, and other times, youre looking at your watch, waiting for them to leave! This is for all types of music even classical. He used to call me Ms. Joseph, my maiden name. More than 25 Million People have loved and shared Doreen Ketchens video clips on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook. Your email address will not be published. DK: I always have saved for a rainy day, but I didnt know it would be a rainy year! The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens. [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. Look outside! So, he said, You must think positively. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. 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? 26. 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. . BR: Who were your musical idols when you were learning your instrument? 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. We havent played on the street since March, but we have been playing. She tells Ben Redwine for Clarinet.org: It's been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. Earlier in his career, he worked for Eastsider L.A. That happened quite often to me they move pretty fast at NOCCA! 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. 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. Ellis Marsalis was my ear training teacher at NOCCA where I was strictly a classical player. He is my biggest influence. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. Click To Visit dianedanthonyphotography.com, CD's can be purchased via Venmo by request: @DoreenKetchens (Leave Order & Mailing address in Comments. The takeover group headed north toward Roselawn Avenue and Pomona Boulevard, where they continued to perform dangerous maneuvers in their cars, according to police. 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. Come out an jam! 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. Still to this day, nobody plays like Stanley. And I was looking around at the instruments and stuff, and I said, Wow, I saw a flute. 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. 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. 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! Doreen Ketchens plays Tin Roof Blues on Royal street in New Orleans. AboutPressCopyrightContact. International Clarinet Association. BR: Tell us about the equipment you play. DK: Its a passion. How are you thinking? I told him I was positive. To hear the full program, tune in Saturdays at 5 and Sundays at 6 on WWNO, or listen at americanroutes.org. Doreen has been called "Queen Clarinet," "the female Louis Armstrong," and "Lady Louie." She has a quick smile . Recorded live on April 5, 2012 with a Nikon D800 DSLR using a Rode Vid. 13th, 2017. Despite that, they found success with their street shows, and eventually through jazz festivals and sales of their albums.. I used to play alto sax in school, and Ive been trying to translate that into learning the clarinet (started mid 2020). 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. She. I dont care what you were talking about, he was a genius. The only relief I got in that class was when Mr. Marsalis stopped trashing me in class to start trashing Harry! BR: There is a protocol for claiming a spot on the street in New Orleans. I dont remember those solos now, but Im sure that I still play snippets of them that creep into my improvisations. Come and be amazed. You want to move the audience, you want to touch them. When my teacher moved, his wife gave me about 600 boxes of Mitchell Lurie 5.5 reeds. Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! How long have you been performing on your stage on Royal Street? 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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Required fields are marked *. I Was There. 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? Find hidden gems and get insider information on NOLAs best restaurants, bars, attractions, and events every week. That would be really cool. We were going to play Duke Ellingtons Caravan. Caravan has two bridges, and he played one, while I played the other. According to CHP- Baldwin Park Office, while one person was attempting to leave, they intentionally rammed into a CHP patrol vehicle. Royal St. @ St. Peter St., Friday - Sunday, 11am - 1pm. [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. The clarinet was right next to it, and I said, Well, I want to play the clarinet.. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. Now that you are established, do any other bands steal your spot? 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. And I did my classical, and I went to Loyola, then went to the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. Here she is performing the jazz and gospel classic, "Just a Closer. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. She is our main drummer. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. DK: Yes, all the time! Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a Dixieland and Traditional Jazz band created and led by clarinetist Doreen Ketchens. [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. 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. He said, There you go, you got it! And, that was that. But, there is a great level of respect among street musicians. May. Doreen Ketchens playing on Royal Street in the French Quarter. 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. Sign Up. Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning 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. 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. You have to practice and be ready to perform at the drop of a hat. 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. Before that, I played Buffet and Selmer, but I played them so much that they fell apart. [citation needed]. 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. 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. 13th, 2017. DK: When I started, all I could do was play melodies. May. As long as people dont overstay their welcome. Edmund Hall had this thing he could do, where it sounds like he was playing two tones at the same time. But New Orleans jazz musician Doreen Ketchens has garnered much acclaim over the years for her incredible talent with the clarinet. My husband, Lawrence, is a tuba player. Email will originate from news@neworleans.com. I started listening to Louis Armstrong. We'd start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! 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. 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. [4] She studied clarinet in elementary school, beginning as a fifth-grader at Joseph Craig Elementary. Free concert series in the idyllic Sauk County setting of Witwen Campground. Published September 6, 2022. Early on, I emulated Jerry Fuller, clarinetist with the Dukes of Dixieland. They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. About 100 to 150 vehicles were gathered for the takeover, at which spectators watched drivers perform dangerous stunts in their vehicles, according to authorities. They had a pageant every year, which was a fundraiser, and it was around Mardi Gras time. 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. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. We are clarinet cousins! 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]. He is super cute Related Topics New Orleans Orleans Parish Louisiana United States of America North America Place comments sorted by . This is another collection of great traditional jazz and gospel. The couple began performing on the streets of New Orleans in 1987.[5]. 27 arrested during street takeover in Pomona. 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 Then, I transferred to Loyola University, where I studied with Stanley Weinstein. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. BR: Thank you for sharing your life with the readers of The Clarinet! Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. DK: Dorian, my daughter has been playing with us since she was 4. Ketchens has played with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 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. Its crazy, but its what you do! Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. In front of the rouses around 12:30pm. 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. Her group is Doreen's Jazz New Orleans. [7] Ketchens has been sharing traditional American Jazz in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, South America, Russia and the United States. In a two-day operation targeting illegal street takeovers, LAPD arrests one person wanted for attempted murder and another wanted for hit-and-run. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. Log In. ). It was a brutal test, each student was asked questions you were either right or wrong, pass or fail. 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. 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. 155. [2] The group has been featured in numerous articles, including New Orleans' Jazz radio station's Busker Blog. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street takeover in Pomona. Hes a rocket scientist too. She also completed an internship with the symphony in Hartford. 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. How did he do that? 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