Eventually, I realized what he was doing, and it translated into me being able to improvise. That same year, Doreen played the Republican National Convention. 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. ). 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. [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. Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. Before that, I played Buffet and Selmer, but I played them so much that they fell apart. Even though the fundraiser was over, the kids kept coming to the door. 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). The California Highway Patrol followed the group to the location and closed off a street, blocking in the vehicles. 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. Edmund Hall had this thing he could do, where it sounds like he was playing two tones at the same time. 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. I used to play alto sax in school, and Ive been trying to translate that into learning the clarinet (started mid 2020). In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Proudly created by Jesse Hellmann-Contact Web Designer Here. I would steal so many of his solos just so I could keep up with my husbands band. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. 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. New York, NY. So, he said, You must think positively. Sign Up. Earlier in his career, he worked for Eastsider L.A. 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. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Ketchens Jim Realty locations in Pomona, CA. On a recent weekend, the task force issued 300 citations, impound 50 vehicles, and arrested 20 individuals, according to the CHP website. In front of Rouse's on Royal St., usually midday to early afternoon, Thursday thru Sunday. And, it was like a key opening a door, which made me able to play the song! I found it very frustrating. 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! 290. 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. BR: There are some locally and internationally famous music educators associated with New Orleans. Now it's time to discover her yourself. He was just being kind to me, I think, and showing that sometimes the teacher can become the student. Doreen Ketchens and her band perform on Royal St in the French Quarter, in front of Rouse's Market. I wasnt interested in jazz at all. 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. Dispatchers with the Pomona Police Department received a call just before 9 p.m. from a concerned citizen who reported the drivers were doing burnouts in a shopping center parking lot. Hes a rocket scientist too. . 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. Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Trem. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. 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. I approached Mr. Marsalis, and said, You know, I need some help. My school had an arrangement with the New Orleans Philharmonic where we would hear the symphony several times a year, so I had a pretty wide exposure to two genres of music, funky jazz street beats and classical music. I considered him my guardian angel, and it set the course for me to think positively for the rest of my life! Its nothing like before the pandemic, but we are surviving. Were very approachable, and give everyone an opportunity to play. After high school, Doreen attended Loyola University, which is where she met her husband Lawrence. DK: Classical wise, Stanley Weinstein. History of the Casket Girls of New Orleans, Under 21? He was my clarinet teacher, principal clarinetist with the New Orleans Symphony. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. Her first choice was flute, but most of the girls picked that instrument, so she opted for the clarinet. . 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. He passed by me, then backed up and said Ms. You must have confidence when you are playing music! Mr. Batiste was a rocket scientist. Two felony arrests were made for assault on a peace officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. All Rights Reserved. When its really busy, sometimes well still play for 8 hours. One of 19 vehicles impounded in connection with a street takeover in Pomona. This is another collection of great traditional jazz and gospel. As I got older, I remember one of my first recordings with Kermit Ruffins. We look forward to a time when we can hear you perform again, whether it be on Royal Street, or at an International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest! He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. People tell me all the time, Oh, your sound is so beautiful, but Im really still chasing the Stanley sound! 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 started playing jazz because I fell in love with a tuba player! May. For more information and updates about how New Orleans is addressing the Covid-19 outbreak including restaurants that are currently open for takeout and delivery please visit, Doreen Ketchens playing on Royal Street in the French Quarter. Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! Ben Redwine: Good afternoon, Mrs. Ketchens, it is a pleasure to speak with you! Even if you get told no, keep pursuing your dreams. 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. 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. (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? DK: Its a passion. BR: Please tell us about your formal music education. Give me, a kiss to build a dream on . 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? I still have some of those reeds. Want this Picture? I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. BR: There is a protocol for claiming a spot on the street in New Orleans. 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. New Orleans, LA. 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. [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. Ben Redwine retired from the United Stated Naval Academy Band in 2014. He retired to New Orleans, where he performs frequently in both classical and jazz genres. DK: Dorian, my daughter has been playing with us since she was 4. You know what I mean? And back then, you know, you had girl instruments and you had boy instruments. The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens. (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. 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About 100 to 150 vehicles were gathered for the takeover, at which spectators watched drivers perform dangerous stunts in their vehicles, according to authorities. Mr. Marsalis had a way of looking straight through you when you didnt do what you were supposed to. We were supposed to play with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in March of 2020, which, of course, was postponed because of COVID. I was destroying these beautiful instruments in the weather, so Im glad I found this composite clarinet. She tells Ben Redwine for Clarinet.org: It's been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. 26. 11:00a to 3p., weather permitting. Oh, man, I just learned about you. 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. This cool kids outdoors club will introduce you to L.A.s best asset, Hong Kong will lift its mask mandate Wednesday, its last major COVID restriction, Burbank aborted landing was latest close call for U.S. flights. 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. [7], Ketchens performed her first jazz gig with Lawrence at the 1987 Republican National Convention. 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 dont like using savings, as opposed to saving savings, but thank God we had savings! To get out of a pop quiz, she responded to an announcement asking interested students to come and sign up for the band. Doreen Ketchens: Hello! [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. Log In. I sat down, virtually, with Doreen Ketchens in November 2020. Im thinking of Ellis Marsalis and Alvin Batiste. It was a brutal test, each student was asked questions you were either right or wrong, pass or fail. She said the Police Department has a zero-tolerance stance regarding street takeovers/street racing.. Were doing the Court of Two Sisters brunch Sunday, so thats perfect. She also completed an internship with the symphony in Hartford. I have tried googling without any real success. So, I went to his house for the rehearsal. And I did my classical, and I went to Loyola, then went to the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. Wed start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! That's when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. Then, I transferred to Loyola University, where I studied with Stanley Weinstein. He was a special man and musician! He was a perfectionist. 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. Thats a godsend! I made fine grades, and kept up musically, I just didnt think I was! New Orleans, 701 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA. Those cats were awesome too! Email will originate from [email protected]. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street takeover in Pomona. Recorded live on April 5, 2012 with a Nikon D800 DSLR using a Rode Vid. (Photo: Adriana Lopez). Royal St. @ St. Peter St., Friday - Sunday, 11am - 1pm. Doreen Ketchens is a regular on Royal Street, the home for street performers in New Orleans French Quarter. Depending on how much money you raised, you could be in the queens court. 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. Then he said, But, you still have to practice! I was really looking forward to that performance, and it really hurt me when he passed away What is the name of this blonde guy who plays the guitar in Doreen's band @ the royal street? Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. 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. Authorities claim they found a firearm and drugs in one of the vehicles. If I knew then what I know now, Id be a much better clarinetist and musician than I am today. He previously worked for Courthouse News Service, where he wrote both breaking news and enterprise stories ranging from criminal justice to homelessness and politics. 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. ), 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. 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. Cool 1. ), Louisiana State University (M.M. About Doreen Ketchens. Before you knew it, almost every girl wanted to play the flute. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. DK: I was in fifth grade, we were at lunch, and there was a rumor going around that wed have a pop quiz. The takeover group headed north toward Roselawn Avenue and Pomona Boulevard, where they continued to perform dangerous maneuvers in their cars, according to police. 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. Ellis Marsalis was my ear training teacher at NOCCA where I was strictly a classical player. People today might hum while they play to achieve something similar, but I dont think that was what he was doing. 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]. Jazz clarinetist and music educator Doreen Ketchens is famous for her performances on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Everything You Need to Know About the Crawfish Boil, Your Guide to Spring Break in New Orleans. 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. 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. They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. Ive been playing it for a few months now. 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). 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. Nick Spitzer: Sounds like you kind of became a queen of the neighborhood just by having your name on the sweet shop. Dorreen Ketchens and band playing on Royal Street, French Quarter, New Orleans. 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. 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. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30pm About Us! I would have known what to concentrate on. Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. I was warming up, and Mr. Marsalis walked in. Free concert series in the idyllic Sauk County setting of Witwen Campground. My favorite band is a quintet we add guitar, Dave Hammer, and trombone, Steve Wonker. 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. She is the woman who defied the rejection she received early in her career, but always continues to go back to her corner in front of the Rouses to play with her family. 1 Second Line is a New Orleans tradition in which a second line of revelers follows behind a first line of parade participants and musicians. The vast majority of arrests were for spectating and/or participating in an illegal street takeover. I didnt even know what it was called, it just looked pretty, so I chose the clarinet! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) April 14, 2019 7 AM PT Great to read the article on New Orleans (". People would come to sit in, and they could play circles around me. She began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. And I was just so amazed; I was like Ahhh! We were running in the hallways, just having a ball, you know. 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. But, there is a great level of respect among street musicians. Thank you for your recognition of Ketchens and that true-to-life photo. on April 1. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. Get our L.A. Required fields are marked *. 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 . 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. Ketchens' group appears at Jazz Festivals in New Orleans and at music festivals, fairs, and showcases throughout the world. 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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Find hidden gems and get insider information on NOLAs best restaurants, bars, attractions, and events every week. 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. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street . Use this community to ask New Orleans locals questions that you may not be able to find on Google: recommendations for restaurants, itinerary suggestions, questions about specific neighborhoodsetc. Sept. 7, 2022 2:33 PM PT. He had ways of communicating which flew over your head, but you might actually catch a few stars, you know? Look outside! document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "acfc2d7482b96616f7d0eef632fd0ef7" );document.getElementById("hdc13605e5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I 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. Nathan Solis is a Metro reporter covering breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. 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 . 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 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. BR: Do you have advice for a young musician who would like to pursue a career as a performer? [1] 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. During her university years, Doreen attended The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Connecticut through a scholarship from The New York Philharmonic. Do you have any thoughts about this cultural phenomenon? "She" is Doreen Ketchens, whose venue for her brand of jazz is right in front of Rouses Market at St. Peter and Royal streets. He said, There you go, you got it! And, that was that. My husband, Lawrence, is a tuba player. But New Orleans jazz musician Doreen Ketchens has garnered much acclaim over the years for her incredible talent with the clarinet. Back then, girls played certain instruments and boys played certain instruments. The weather, so thats perfect racing and sideshows of music in Connecticut the rehearsal kiss to build dream! 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