I had rarely played with a symphony, and it had been a long time since I had played with him. Ben Redwine retired from the United Stated Naval Academy Band in 2014. They have performed with programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The US Department of State. 2023 GoNOLA.com, New Orleans & Company. DK: Its a passion. (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? BR: Who were your musical idols when you were learning your instrument? 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! I played those until 2018, but I played them so much that I wore indentations through the beak of the mouthpiece. 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. In 1987, they started performing on the street together almost daily, giving them exposure and a platform to start selling their music. I already thought everyone was smarter than me, because they came from prestigious schools, and I didnt think I belonged there. [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. Her silky, haunting voice and amazing skills on the clarinet will stay with you even after you leave. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. Thats a godsend! [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. [3], Ketchens began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. 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. When I have experienced this, the look on an amateurs face is priceless, as they seem to be having the time of their life. Discover more artists to follow & sync your music. She tells Ben Redwine for Clarinet.org: It's been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. He had this sound! 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. DK: Its been 30-35 years, 4 days a week. 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. Edmund Hall had this thing he could do, where it sounds like he was playing two tones at the same time. Lineup: ----- Doreen Ketchens http://bnds.in/LQZu54 Find Local Concerts: http://bnds.in/jlStT0 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. BR: Please tell us about your band and its instrumentation. The California Highway Patrol established a Street Racing Task Force that focuses on combating illegal street racing and sideshows. Link: Doreen . AboutPressCopyrightContact. I was warming up, and Mr. Marsalis walked in. That would be really cool. The CHP Baldwin Park station did not immediately respond to requests for comment. You know, God protects little children and damn fools, and I did alright, I just didnt do as much as I could have. 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. 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. 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. 27 arrested during street takeover in Pomona. What is the name of this blonde guy who plays the guitar in Doreen's band @ the royal street? Planning a visit to New Orleans? So, I went to his house for the rehearsal. People tell me all the time, Oh, your sound is so beautiful, but Im really still chasing the Stanley sound! BR: There is a protocol for claiming a spot on the street in New Orleans. None of my family members were musicians, but my dad was a member of a social aid and pleasure club, and he used to Second Line all the time.1 He played the stereo constantly, so Im sure thats where my musical influence came from. 13th, 2017. 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. Weve had 80-year-olds sound like they are 17, and weve had 17-year-olds sound like theyre 80! After high school, Doreen attended Loyola University, which is where she met her husband Lawrence. 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! They had a pageant every year, which was a fundraiser, and it was around Mardi Gras time. Bar Rescue is an American reality TV series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on July 17, 2011. International Clarinet Association. Now it's time to discover her yourself. Find 35 listings related to Ketchens Jim Realty in Pomona on YP.com. Want this Picture? I played Mitchell Lurie reeds in college. They would practice marching, and pass right in front of my house. Photo credit: Diane Danthony (dianedanthonyphotography.com). I considered him my guardian angel, and it set the course for me to think positively for the rest of my life! Early on, 12 hours a day. He previously worked for Courthouse News Service, where he wrote both breaking news and enterprise stories ranging from criminal justice to homelessness and politics. [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. Doreen Ketchens, on clarinet, and her band play Royal Street, New Orleans. He is my biggest influence. Everything You Need to Know About the Crawfish Boil, Your Guide to Spring Break in New Orleans. Heres why experts say not to worry, How a Cucamonga Peak hiker survived a 200-foot fall from an icy trail, 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? She is an amazing clarinetist AND a buttery smooth, expressive singer. Log In. We were going to play Duke Ellingtons Caravan. Caravan has two bridges, and he played one, while I played the other. A very special evening of New Orleans Jazz with Doreen Ketchens and Doreen's Jazz New Orleans! Doreen Ketchens' guitarist. 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. Doreen Ketchens, dubbed "Lady Louis" is one of the world's greatest living Jazz clarinetists. A woman of many talents, Doreen worked her way through conservatories and college as a chef. 31K views 5 years. 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. Email will originate from news@neworleans.com. New Orleans jazz clarinet queen Doreen Ketchens is beloved by locals and tourists alike. She began to study with clarinetist Stanley Weinstein. 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. FOX 11. 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. 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. [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. Ive been playing DAddario Reserve 5 reeds too. 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? Some people call me Mrs. Satchmo, I guess because that concept is in my head. 13th, 2017. We havent played on the street since March, but we have been playing. He told me, You know, you probably didnt do as badly in that audition as you think you did. 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. New Orleans, LA. Mr. Marsalis had a way of looking straight through you when you didnt do what you were supposed to. Buster Bailey had a similar background to me, starting out with classical music, then learning jazz. The only relief I got in that class was when Mr. Marsalis stopped trashing me in class to start trashing Harry! 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