California Highway Patrol officers were called to assist the Pomona Police Department Sunday night when a large group of vehicles took part in a street takeover. DK: I recently got a Shine clarinet, a composite instrument from Korea. [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. May. 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. I needed some rehearsals, I thought! They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. 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. on April 1. When its really busy, sometimes well still play for 8 hours. 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. He is my biggest influence. I hope it sets the record straight about what is needed. He caught my eye and said, Come in! We started talking about Rachel, music, and my audition earlier that day. Thats a godsend! Free concert series in the idyllic Sauk County setting of Witwen Campground. 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. New Orleans jazz clarinet queen Doreen Ketchens is beloved by locals and tourists alike. BR: There are some locally and internationally famous music educators associated with New Orleans. NS: Well the clarinet and your experience on the street has carried you worldwide. In total, 27 people were arrested that night and 19 vehicles were impounded, according to CHP officials. Doreen Ketchens playing When the Saints Go Marching In on Royal Street in New Orleans. I found a set of clarinets and they came with two Kaspar mouthpieces, which I fell in love with. Your email address will not be published. This is another collection of great traditional jazz and gospel. BR: Do you have advice for a young musician who would like to pursue a career as a performer? Link: Doreen . [1] Come out an jam! Their styles at the time were against what I was studying, trying to get a perfect classical clarinet tone. Its nothing like before the pandemic, but we are surviving. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Thats when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. New Orleans, LA. Despite that, they found success with their street shows, and eventually through jazz festivals and sales of their albums.. The weather really does wreak havoc on instruments. Even if youre successful, its not easy. 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. And they called it Doreens Sweet Shop because the reason it all started was because of me wanting to be queen. 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! About 100 to 150 vehicles were gathered for the takeover, at which spectators watched drivers perform dangerous stunts in their vehicles, according to authorities. Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! Log In. All Rights Reserved. 27 arrested during street takeover in Pomona. He said, There you go, you got it! And, that was that. Doreen Ketchens and her family perform on Doreen's corner. Shell never forget her most important mission to make music accessible and shared with everyone. 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. 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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. [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. 2:00 PM. 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. 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. In a two-day operation targeting illegal street takeovers, LAPD arrests one person wanted for attempted murder and another wanted for hit-and-run. ), and The Catholic University of America (D.M.A.). He used to call me Ms. Joseph, my maiden name. ). MAY. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Inside L.A.s deadly street takeover scene: A scene of lawlessness, LAPD, in crackdown on street takeovers, arrests 40 people and impounds dozens of cars, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Best coffee city in the world? However, they had trouble booking shows at traditional venues due to the prevalent chauvinism of the club owners. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 31K views 5 years. Get our L.A. 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. I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. History of the Casket Girls of New Orleans, Under 21? DK: Classical wise, Stanley Weinstein. We created our own gigs by playing out on the street, and weve gone many places in the world from the street from that very corner. 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. 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. Learn more by exploring the site, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. Reynolds was in New Orleans to write about the street. Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Now it's time to discover her yourself. I sat on the side where the girls had congregated, and I saw a poster of a flute. Its been about a month since I did a YouTube lesson. Her first choice was flute, but most of the girls picked that instrument, so she opted for the clarinet. Most of the people were arrested on suspicion of spectating or participating in the takeover. 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. She also completed an internship with the symphony in Hartford. 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. He was a wonderful teacher and could explain what you had to do in a way which was so clear. BR: Please tell us about your band and its instrumentation. 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. 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Some people call me Mrs. Satchmo, I guess because that concept is in my head. It was just beautiful. BR: Thank you for sharing your life with the readers of The Clarinet! Click To Visit dianedanthonyphotography.com, CD's can be purchased via Venmo by request: @DoreenKetchens (Leave Order & Mailing address in Comments. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. So, I started to look for a new mouthpiece, and I saw the DAddario marbled mouthpiece. When she finally did practice, her talent began to emerge. She is our main drummer. 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 is one of New Orleans' most visible street musicians. Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Trem. 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! Dorreen Ketchens and band playing on Royal Street, French Quarter, New Orleans. [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. And I was just so amazed; I was like Ahhh! We were running in the hallways, just having a ball, you know. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. 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. When we think of a musician shredding out a killer solo, it's usually the guitar or the drums that first come to mind. She is famous for being one of the best clarinet-players in the Crescent City, holding forth from her regular spot on Royal street in the famous French Quarter. 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. DK: I was in fifth grade, we were at lunch, and there was a rumor going around that wed have a pop quiz. Doreen Ketchens has been performing in New Orleans, mostly on Royal Street, for decades. Only recently did I start looking for other reeds. At that time, I wasnt really educated in improvisation, just playing by ear. Pomona. Does Doreen still regularly play on Royal St.? 11:00a to 3p., weather permitting. On a recent weekend, the task force issued 300 citations, impound 50 vehicles, and arrested 20 individuals, according to the CHP website. 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. Ive been playing it for a few months now. Were very approachable, and give everyone an opportunity to play. During her university years, Doreen attended The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Connecticut through a scholarship from The New York Philharmonic. Charges included assault on a police officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. I was destroying these beautiful instruments in the weather, so Im glad I found this composite clarinet. 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! 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Hes a rocket scientist too. By Alexi Chidbachian. How did he do that? Then, I listened to the clarinetists who played with him: Edmund Hall, Buster Bailey, Barney Bigard. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. That's when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. A woman of many talents, Doreen worked her way through conservatories and college as a chef. 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. 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. I found it very frustrating. Doreen's Jazz New Orleans is a Dixieland and Traditional Jazz band created and led by clarinetist Doreen Ketchens. Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). And Im like, well I dont want to play that now! For all of the nicknames for New Orleans (the Big Easy, the Crescent City, etc. While Ketchens may prefer playing on the street, she has also demonstrated her ability to play with a classical orchestra. WAS There a House in New Orleans They Called The Rising Sun? He was a perfectionist. Still to this day, nobody plays like Stanley. Listen to other people, find what stimulates you. To this day, Doreen continues to perform at Jazz festivals around the world, including her annual spot in the economy tent at Jazz Fest. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30pm About Us! [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. I started playing clarinet in the fifth grade. In front of the rouses around 12:30pm. 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 . Doreen Ketchens plays Tin Roof Blues on Royal street in New Orleans. Doreen Ketchens: Hello! 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! Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. We'd start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! Recently, the artistalso known as Queen Clarinethas gained renewed attention from a resurfaced 2018 video where she performs a mind . [6] She found her passion in Jazz with Lawrence. RELATED: LAPD announces enhanced enforcement to crack down on illegal street takeovers. They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. Ill hear something he plays, which Ive heard thousands of times, and Ill think, What? 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). The clarinet was right next to it, and I said, Well, I want to play the clarinet.. I remember Honey Child. Its a pretty simple song, but, for some reason, I just couldnt figure it out. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. Its crazy, but its what you do! He was my clarinet teacher, principal clarinetist with the New Orleans Symphony. [7][5], Doreen attended Delgado Community College, Loyola University of New Orleans, Southern University In New Orleans, and, through scholarships, including one from the New York Philharmonic, University of Hartford's The Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut, where she studied under Henry Larsen. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Doreen has been called "Queen Clarinet," "the female Louis Armstrong," and "Lady Louie." She has a quick smile . Leave a Review. [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. More than 25 Million People have loved and shared Doreen Ketchens video clips on YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook. When I have experienced this, the look on an amateurs face is priceless, as they seem to be having the time of their life. Were doing the Court of Two Sisters brunch Sunday, so thats perfect. 74. DK: Yes, all the time! 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. Depending on how much money you raised, you could be in the queens court. 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. And I did my classical, and I went to Loyola, then went to the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. Nathan Solis is a Metro reporter covering breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. 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]. Baldy area remains closed due to 'avalanche danger'. He was principal clarinetist of the Hartford Symphony, but had Lou Gehrigs disease, and couldnt play anymore. CHP officers said that when they arrived at the scene they saw plumes of smoke from people performing burnouts. The couple began performing on the streets of New Orleans in 1987.[5]. Back then, girls played certain instruments and boys played certain instruments. 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. Here she is performing the jazz and gospel classic, "Just a Closer. 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. That same year, Doreen played the Republican National Convention. 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. BR: Who were your musical idols when you were learning your instrument? DK: You know for me, it was just, I was on a track. 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. Discover more artists to follow & sync your music. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Chris F. Elite 2022. He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. You must have confidence when you are playing music! Mr. Batiste was a rocket scientist. He was a very gifted educator. 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. CBS News She is, after all, a classically-trained musician. To hear the full program, tune in Saturdays at 5 and Sundays at 6 on WWNO, or listen at americanroutes.org. In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Proudly created by Jesse Hellmann-Contact Web Designer Here. You dont want to sound like youre playing an etude book. 2023 GoNOLA.com, New Orleans & Company. In 1987, they started performing on the street together almost daily, giving them exposure and a platform to start selling their music. . Here she performs the traditional "Didn't He Ramb. 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. 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. Rain or shine, Doreen's magnetic performance draws crowds to the corner of Royal and St. Peter each. Jupiter and Venus meet for rare conjunction. She began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. 155. They had a pageant every year, which was a fundraiser, and it was around Mardi Gras time. DK: I always have saved for a rainy day, but I didnt know it would be a rainy year! 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. I remember we were auditioning for the Louisiana Music Educators Association honor band, and I was feeling low because I didnt think I did very well on the audition. 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. The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens. 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. The California Highway Patrol arrested 27 suspects in connection with a street takeover in Pomona on Sunday. That happened quite often to me they move pretty fast at NOCCA! Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. Mr. Marsalis had a way of looking straight through you when you didnt do what you were supposed to. I approached Mr. Marsalis, and said, You know, I need some help. 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). Useful 2. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. New York, NY. Press J to jump to the feed. 26. As I got older, I remember one of my first recordings with Kermit Ruffins. 2023 Copyright. My husband, Lawrence, is a tuba player. That would be really cool. I would steal so many of his solos just so I could keep up with my husbands band. He retired to New Orleans, where he performs frequently in both classical and jazz genres. 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. Authorities said they impounded 19 vehicles in connection with the street takeover near the intersection of Rio Rancho Road and Rancho Valley Drive. I Was There. I started playing jazz because I fell in love with a tuba player! 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.
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