She. Ive got to hear this! I was very intimidated at that recording session. Doreen Ketchens: Hello! In front of 701 Royal St. Friday - Sunday, 10:30 am-2:30pm About Us! 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]. Early on, 12 hours a day. Doreen Ketchens, dubbed "Lady Louis" is one of the world's greatest living Jazz clarinetists. 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. POMONA, Calif. - Over two dozen people were arrested during an illegal street takeover in Pomona. Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. So, I started to look for a new mouthpiece, and I saw the DAddario marbled mouthpiece. [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. 27 arrested during street takeover in Pomona. 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. Log In. Does Doreen still regularly play on Royal St.? That happened quite often to me they move pretty fast at NOCCA! Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. Jupiter, Venus meet for rare conjunction. 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. Pomona. Free concert series in the idyllic Sauk County setting of Witwen Campground. Early on, I emulated Jerry Fuller, clarinetist with the Dukes of Dixieland. You need to find your voice so that your personality can come out in your playing. Mr. Marsalis had a way of looking straight through you when you didnt do what you were supposed to. I Was There. Royal Street Performing Arts Zone. FOX 11. [4] She studied clarinet in elementary school, beginning as a fifth-grader at Joseph Craig Elementary. 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Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! He was a perfectionist. 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. 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 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. Give me, a kiss to build a dream on . They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. 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. She began to study with clarinetist Stanley Weinstein. The CHP Baldwin Park station did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Sign Up. 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. The California Highway Patrol followed the group to the location and closed off a street, blocking in the vehicles. 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. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. 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DK: I was in fifth grade, we were at lunch, and there was a rumor going around that wed have a pop quiz. One of 19 vehicles impounded in connection with a street takeover in Pomona. BR: Do you have advice for a young musician who would like to pursue a career as a performer? Royal St. @ St. Peter St., Friday - Sunday, 11am - 1pm. Get 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos and more at Bandsintown. 155. When my teacher moved, his wife gave me about 600 boxes of Mitchell Lurie 5.5 reeds. . Doreen has been called "Queen Clarinet," "the female Louis Armstrong," and "Lady Louie." She has a quick smile . Tickets and RSVP information for Doreen Ketchens's upcoming concert at Royal Street Performing Arts Zone in New Orleans on Feb 17, 2022. The name eventually evolved to Doreens Jazz New Orleans, making Doreen the first female bandleader. We were going to play Duke Ellingtons Caravan. Caravan has two bridges, and he played one, while I played the other. Thank you for your recognition of Ketchens and that true-to-life photo. DK: I always have saved for a rainy day, but I didnt know it would be a rainy year! I played those until 2018, but I played them so much that I wore indentations through the beak of the mouthpiece. The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens. [7][6] She had an internship with the symphony in Hartford. Were very approachable, and give everyone an opportunity to play. How long have you been performing on your stage on Royal Street? We'd start at 9 in the morning and play until 9 or sometimes even until 11 at night! Edmund Hall had this thing he could do, where it sounds like he was playing two tones at the same time. Now, in my class with Mr. Marsalis was another musician, Harry Connick, Jr. 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. Funny 1. on April 1. I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. I just thought it was so pretty, but when I played it, it sounded terrible until I changed reeds to 4.5, and then it was amazing. Enter your email address for updates from our sister site, NewOrleans.com, on all the best things happening in New Orleans. Even though the fundraiser was over, the kids kept coming to the door. I have tried googling without any real success. He caught my eye and said, Come in! We started talking about Rachel, music, and my audition earlier that day. In the meantime, my husbands father passed away, then shortly after, my father passed away, so we moved back to New Orleans. Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Shell never forget her most important mission to make music accessible and shared with everyone. Even if youre successful, its not easy. (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. It was just beautiful. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. In the fifth grade while attending Joseph Craig Elementary, she signed up for the school band in order to escape a pop quiz. 13th, 2017. While Ketchens may prefer playing on the street, she has also demonstrated her ability to play with a classical orchestra. The takeover group headed north toward Roselawn Avenue and Pomona Boulevard, where they continued to perform dangerous maneuvers in their cars, according to police. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. You know, God protects little children and damn fools, and I did alright, I just didnt do as much as I could have. 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? Charges included assault on a police officer, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs. BR: Were you able to hear local musicians before you started playing the clarinet? Doreen Ketchens is an American jazz clarinetist who performs Dixieland and Trad Jazz. Come and be amazed. 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. Ill hear something he plays, which Ive heard thousands of times, and Ill think, What? BR: There is a protocol for claiming a spot on the street in New Orleans. People today might hum while they play to achieve something similar, but I dont think that was what he was doing. As I got older, I remember one of my first recordings with Kermit Ruffins. She is our main drummer. When I went to college, I didnt know what an A clarinet was, but I learned that I needed to buy one. Listen, listen, listen! Even after playing alongside other famed musicians, such as Macy Grey and The Black Crows, and performing for several dignitaries, including four U.S. presidents, Doreen has never forgotten where she started. DK: Thank you! Doreen Ketchens is a regular on Royal Street, the home for street performers in New Orleans French Quarter. He earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma (B.M.E. How are you thinking? I told him I was positive. Your email address will not be published. Public performance. Thats when I discovered Doreen on YouTube. Sign Up. 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