Doreen became a friend when I lived in New Orleans. She and her family played in the street near my work. I was stunned hearing her the first time .. .and every time thereafter. She is a mother, a grandmother and a friend to all who know her. She's started her grandchildon percussion right there on Royal Street. When not playing, she's got that little one right there doing homework! When I moved from New Orlans (The home of my heart), I saw her and said good by - waving from my car. She stopped playing came over and reached in giving me a hug (and a CD for the road) and said, I lovey you, God loves you. What better way to be sent off on my next adventure.

@bucaneromax1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story! I love to read personal impressions and experiences! Yeah, hope her music still accompanies to your present adventure :-)

@joehart3481

Жыл бұрын

This needs to be pinned - what a legend! Thank you for sharing!

@nicolemontgomery3992

6 ай бұрын

Your work?

@crashleydaun

4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@abnormalynn7885

19 күн бұрын

Doreen who?? Is she on KZread

In my 64 years, I've listened to all types of music, this lady is out of the spectrum. Took me to another galaxy!!! Harmony, pitch perfect, range all enveloped in pure soul, like WOW!!!!!

@michaelgaurnier3108

2 ай бұрын

I think she’s today’s Louie Armstrong.?.

Praise the Lord! Lookin forward to the days we are with the Lord and worship with brothers and sisters in Christ like this.

just when you think you're good at clarinet, there's always that one person out there to school you

@deedeepintobean6673

5 жыл бұрын

Disbounded x watch the clarinet player from Switzerland play Jingle Bells. I was blown away.these two are really talented💚

@tjnaples

5 жыл бұрын

Be inspired! But I know exactly what you mean.

@supawitchirayukool3441

4 жыл бұрын

I am surprised the better ones isn't Asian (it's a joke, just in case😅)

@ezk_4777

4 жыл бұрын

Well that's an overused joke

@projectfev2190

3 жыл бұрын

She's not just first chair... she's ALLL the chairs

This lady shares her gift from God openly and freely to anyone who will simply listen. I happened upon her one Sunday morning walking to Cafe du Mon and was stopped in my tracks. This soulful spiritual rocks you to your core and force you to pause, and be thanks to God from which this talent comes. I bought her CD and searched later to learn that she was an accomplished artist, not surprised but felt even more grateful for having witnessed her humility on display and all I could do was smile.

Without a doubt, Doreen Ketchens is one of the best clarinetists in the world. When I heard her live, it was a transcendental experience

@bucaneromax1

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, had to visit NOLA again in 2015 for Mardi Gras and for Doreen ;-)

This lady’s playing gives me goose bumps.

@KJ-df9oz

2 жыл бұрын

She made me cry

I saw this lady perform in person while I was stayijg at New Orleans. She has the voice of a Blues godess and lungs of steel.

@journeyer58

5 жыл бұрын

Towards the end, that one note she must have held for almost 2 minutes. She has amazing lungs and carries herself so well. I'd pay her and the tuba player along with the drummer to record the old songs that jazz was playing back in the 30's and 40's. I wouldn't care about the cost or if the recording made money, it would be an honour to have Doreen record songs that I grew up with and listened to most of my life.

@marvinwhisman3333

5 жыл бұрын

I also saw her playing in NO. Her singing and playing is amazing.

@luanagebre9212

2 жыл бұрын

Because she is GOD***

Who on earth would dislike this?

@1909aliceC

9 жыл бұрын

A trumpet player 😒 😋

@serenap.1281

9 жыл бұрын

did you mean: the instrument that over powers the rest of the band

@Yehamarin

9 жыл бұрын

Exactly, They're fantastic.

@normalguycap

9 жыл бұрын

Kerry Taylor Kanye West.

@200footdropride

9 жыл бұрын

NEVER LUCKY Louis Armstrong actually studied Larry Shield's clarinet licks though when he was first starting out

Man, I'm a high school jazz drummer/tuba and I'm not used to hearing the high register of the clarinets without squeaks. She is just a wonderful performer. Givin' respect.

@autumnequinox4166

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss beautiful amazing & very talented she's truly mastered the art of rockin the clarinet. Took me over a year to be able to play altissmo notes successfully without squeaks I'm still learning with along way to go. This just fuels my inspiration 💖

I like how the sousaphone player has the maraca too

@ophis2809

8 жыл бұрын

Lol that's what I like about the tuba is that you can play other instruments at the same time

@yeeturmcbeetur8197

5 жыл бұрын

Ophis tuba: any valve instrument.

@TheLifeOfNaya

5 жыл бұрын

It's a tuba

@03Venture

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a SOUSAPHONE!

@estebanembroglio6371

4 жыл бұрын

@@yeeturmcbeetur8197 not a trumpet really you need the other hand to kick that slide out for the D's

I was confused why this wasn't the first thing that popped up when I searched clarinet player.

@brianaskov5379

5 жыл бұрын

Right!

Holy shit she's freakin amazing. There's not enough money in the world to compensate her for her unique approach and musical gifts. I'm now completely obsessed with Doreen Ketchens!

Someone Get This Woman A Record Deal!

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

She deserves it!

@mckayterry658

5 жыл бұрын

When you go see them on the street in NOLA, as I have twice, Doreen will sell you their CDs.

This right here is the reason I love New Orleans. Music is the lifeblood of that town. I have actually seen this woman playing in the French Quarter. You don't only hear her, you feel her. Let the good times roll.

You don't have to know squat about music to know that this woman's clarinet is the definition of PERFECTION. And I don't know how anyone can walk by this. I don't care where you're going or what you have to do -- it won't save your soul the way Doreen can.

@bucaneromax1

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

That's the America I want to visit!

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

Yep, that´s what I always to see...and I wanted to see a funeral...;-)

@chrismikejones93

9 жыл бұрын

nemo227 Nobody cares about cali. This post is about the SE

@Ecliptor.

9 жыл бұрын

DJRU2 Good luck to come back alive.

@pens9656

9 жыл бұрын

***** Sorry, but that's just not true. You think wrong. I'm not knocking California, I think the state is absolutely beautiful. Just wish your ocean waters were warmer...freezing, even in August.

@patatoh71

7 жыл бұрын

AnAscendingAngel I would like to spend time in Nola how is it? Race wise, is the weather that bad? And can you fill up a day with activities there, I heard it's so small?

Wow! this woman should have a album!

@LeftiusMaximus

9 жыл бұрын

I'd buy it! That sent cold chills all over my body

@troyleeezell9902

9 жыл бұрын

...i see and hear her everyday...she's is definitely a jewel...

@aggieband528

9 жыл бұрын

Actually, she has quite a few CDs, but she sells them there on the street out of her case. Her fanny pack is full of cash used to make change.

@allysonrodriguez2209

9 жыл бұрын

"Her fanny pack is full of cash used to make change" LOL

This just made me feel like picking up the clarinet again. Haven’t touched it in like 5 years.

@bucaneromax1

3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a special providence! Maybe you were just waiting for that vid to pick it up again ;-)

Keepin it real. All kinds of people can rub elbows and enjoy this God given gift that is undeniable love

Some people take their craft or their gift seriously. That girl can play!

@wangson

8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Winston I was thinking the same thing. she's outstanding on that clarinet!

@rgbearb

6 жыл бұрын

with anybody, anywhere. True dat

@sodepassagem2045

5 жыл бұрын

Gift or... practice and hard discipline (she studies too much for that)

if I was rich I would give them millions of dollars

@mohitmorris

6 жыл бұрын

If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing. Napoleon Bonaparte.

@Mugen37

5 жыл бұрын

If you were rich, I'm sure you never would have seen this video.

@gregoryrando757

5 жыл бұрын

They aren't doing that bad . Probably killing it , rightfully so. You don't suck and play in the French Quarter. To much competition.

@jadonharper1493

5 жыл бұрын

They'd never play for you again.

I feel this woman could unite the World.

What an immensely talented woman!

Lady, you are the queen.

@bethietube

5 жыл бұрын

she brings me to tears....every time, what a GIFT to all!!! Thank God for you Doreen.

Man, Miss Doreen straight up TORE IT UP on that clarinet!!! WOW!!!!

Ive been reading about new orleans Jazz since i was 14 and now im 46, and the mystery of these wonderful people still amazes me, so much talent in one place, i really wish that one good day i will be able to set my foot on that land even just for a single day, i will kiss the street, hug at least anyone who wishes to take a photo with me in front of a sign written New Orleans, then i will have peace, with love from Botswana

That just blew the webs out of my soul thank you I feel so blessed

Wow, wow, wow, and wow some more! These fine musicians make NOLA a magic place!

I was in New Orleans last week for the first time. I saw this lady play. Damn, she can make that clarinet talk. It was hard for me to walk away. Thankx so much for posting this. Lawd have mercy, I had a good time. I will be back.😎

THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE REMINDS ME THE FAB 20'S...

God bless New Orleans , Jazz, and the muthafking Blues!!

Why does this make me cry?

@lecoeur1231

3 жыл бұрын

me too!

Who is watching this amazing video in 2019!!!! 🔥😭

@awillis244

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Corral 2020

YES THIS IS WHAT NEW ORLEANS SHOULD BE ABOUT WHEN ANYONE VISITS SUCH RAW AND PURE TALENT FULL OF JAZZ, NO WONDER IT WAS THE FIRST JAZZ CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

There are alot of good people out there, if we show more of them instead if all the bad ones alot of people will feel better, God bless these persons

People from New Orleans must find every other city boring and hell.

@collinnc2001

8 жыл бұрын

+Oprahs FatAss Oh I agree

@bucaneromax1

7 жыл бұрын

Well, here in Vienna we have also street music. Wouldn't say it's boring here... just different style. 😉

@bethe1124

7 жыл бұрын

+bucaneromax1 yeah just different styles 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

@benwarzeski7227

7 жыл бұрын

we do

@jonblake9163

7 жыл бұрын

They find them Interesting and then they want to go back home now...lol

Seen her on the street the best I have ever seen or heard live or recorded. Plays highly technical and with passion.

Watching Oct 1 2021 and it says this is 10 years ago I hope that she is in good health and will play for years to come continuing to make people feel happy And that she plays all over the world to spread her talent

@bucaneromax1

2 жыл бұрын

Doreen is timeless...;-) I revisited her in 2015 to hear her again and made the same song request... I really do hope, she and her band are in good health today, without her, NOLA wouldn´t be the same...

Young people today ,need to see this great lady play,She has super talent

IMPRESSIVE is just a very very short word. AMAZING is, aswell. Jaw Droping clarinet!!!

Been a fan of Miss Doreen since sometime in the 1990's. Just so sweet. Thank you...

@bucaneromax1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! :-)

honestly when she picks up the clarinet again ... chills

I have never heard a clarinet being played so well... until I saw this video

Mamma You Rock!!!! That brought tears of JOY Streaming down my face God bless you Soul Xx

@CHEETAH69

9 жыл бұрын

so glad I wasn't the only one crying.

@jblangle

9 жыл бұрын

hearing that stirred my soul

@TTvlogs427

6 жыл бұрын

Me too i swear I feel like I lived here in a past life or something this hits my heart right to the core

@luanagebre9212

2 жыл бұрын

She is GOD MOTHER of Humanity African women we are GOD***

This woman and her band are awesome. Love "Just a Closer Walk". Amen!!!

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

ONe of my favourites as well! Want it for my funeral!

Thank you Sister Doreen for reminding me that it is high time that I have that closer walk with my Jesus! God bless you all!

I think if I could visit New Orleans I'd have to have loads of cash to hand out to incredible talent such as this!

I still love this Lady and bow down to her talents. Do y’all know how hard it is to blow a high C on a clarinet? And she takes it beyond that beautifully ten some. Give this artist her props! Much love from Ga!

Woman you got serious some serious skills!

@veronicacommando2625

5 жыл бұрын

H

Doreen Ketchens and her little ensemble have got it all. Their amazing control of their instruments (their lungs) and the musical instruments is one that can hardly be duplicated and will come around only once in a generation. Benny Goodman was just such a person. He had the breath control of an opera singer and the mastery of his instrument that hardly anyone could compare to. This is now my favourite music video and will be for a long time.

Every time I listen to this recoding I sob like an absolute baby, but yet here I am again.

I love her so much! She is clearly a Master Clarinetist and a Master Performer!

@bucaneromax1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you.

How can ANYONE not like this awesome woman's talent and the music????

@bucaneromax1

3 жыл бұрын

It´s the envy...

My spirits have been lifted by this great jazz.

Good Lord, NOLA has the most talented musicians. Spent a week in the French Quarter watching so many amazing bands. They make it look effortless, like Jazz music just runs in their veins. Watching this makes me miss NOLA so much! Ouch.

They emptied my pockets when I saw them a few months back

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she said: the more you pay, the better I play, hahahaha! ;-)

@chunhaylee

6 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine a better way to spend your money

@Netbe277

5 жыл бұрын

That Blessed Me, I would be happy to Return the Blessing🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

I've never been to New Orleans , But This Makes Me Want To Visit Asap

@GooglFascists

6 жыл бұрын

You should have gone before Katrina, (before 2005). Most of the black people have been forced out. They even bulldozed the projects with people's clothes still in the house!

@cane870

5 жыл бұрын

GooglFascists have you ever been there? T hasn’t changed at all. And no, the flooded houses were not bulldozed. They are all still standing

@brettrobinson7486

5 жыл бұрын

Stevie1derr totally worth it if you ever get the chance dont think twice just go

@bunkyman8097

4 жыл бұрын

Stevie1derr, save your money and pack your bags!! There is a spirit in this city that no other city has that I have ever been too. You will have fun, eat good food, meet great people and cry when you leave because you know you've never experienced anything like Nawlins!!

@WeepingWillow1

4 жыл бұрын

It's worth it. I live 30 mins fomrom the city and still love going whenever I can

Seven years later I saw them Sunday October 24, 2017 1:00pm on Royal Street. The young girl with her school books is now all grown up and playing drums with them and they added one trumpet player and a white dude on guitar. The highlight of my day.

This is why I want to live in New Orleans!

OMG. Someone give her a dollar for me! She's amazing

@danielpeterson446

9 жыл бұрын

What about the tuba

@nnneeeecccooo

9 жыл бұрын

Don Richards I gave her 5$ she's great

@bucaneromax1

9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Peterson It´s a sousaphone, Daniel ;-)

@danielpeterson446

9 жыл бұрын

i know

@danielpeterson446

8 жыл бұрын

haha Thanks Mr.Martin

We were all amazed by you Doreen. You are a national treasure.

I've listened to Jazz most of my life and heard all manner of excellent clarinet players but none touch her. She's amazing.

@bucaneromax1

2 жыл бұрын

INdeed, she is!

Right off the bat. They are in the middle of the road, with a big old tuba, and I'm loving it. Thank God for KZread. Glad I got to see this annointed little group. Glory!!

I've never heard that instrument played like this! INCREDIBLE!!!

She breathed and blew out so much soul. I've never heard a clarinet sound so beautiful. Amazing raw talent.

Once upon a time I was good. Really good. And those were not my words. But I'm sure that I've never been even a bit close to this woman. She is simply amazing. It would be my great honor just to meet her. To shake her hand and take my hat off. Just those who have ever played this instrument know what she does. Unbelievable. I'm shaking.

Damn, imagine being this happy doing what you love with people you love.

Incredible.

Another sighting of music in it's natural habitat. It's bit illusive but when it doesn't feel threatened, boy it sound unbelievably good.

She's the whole package- best jazz clarinet and voice

People are like, why do you wanna go to New Orleans? This is why 😍😍 I wish jazz could still just be about playing and having fun. It’s just so formal nowadays when youre a student learning it

Doreen know she did that song proud. She and the band moved me to tears of joy.

@bucaneromax1

2 жыл бұрын

When I was filming, I also had tears in my eyes!

Ah New Orleans! Your jazz music is just everything.

@bucaneromax1

4 жыл бұрын

That´s true.

The LUNGS on this woman. I found this video almost 10 years ago, every time i go to the french quarter i look for her. Im sure shes on to bigger things, i know shes done some bigger things than street performing in the jazz circuit. I love her so much. The chills i get....WHOOH

@bucaneromax1

4 ай бұрын

Hopefully you still find Doreen every time you pass French quarter, but yes, you are right, she has performed in other places, as well.

I have NEVER heard of this woman until just now!!!!! She is the BEST clarinet player I have EVER heard, BAR NONE!!!!! WOW! JUST WOW!!!

I could never make my clarinet sing like she does! Amazing! Beautiful!

She plays that clarinet like it was in the crib with her. Breathtaking!!

@bucaneromax1

3 жыл бұрын

I guess it was... ;-)

Now that's who I call a musician

Next to my 12 yr old grandaughter learning clzrinet Dorren is my fav. Hope she can play forever she gives such joy to America. Oberlin Ohio

@bucaneromax1

Жыл бұрын

What a joy Doreen gave to us Europeans - this music is not heard a lot at least in the area where I live. We have to come to the USA to enjoy it...

and now we clarinets laugh at the people who say we dont belong in jazz and that "Saxes will always be better" *Morgan Freeman giggles in the distance*

@ericfshook

9 жыл бұрын

You are so right! The main problem with Clarinets though is all the white girls who play them. LOL

@CindieLee1953

6 жыл бұрын

Never me. I worship the late, great Benny Goodman!

@user-pi9um1hx8y

6 жыл бұрын

Hue hue xD so truue

@maddiefield382

6 жыл бұрын

We have clarinets in my school's jazz band. They outplay the saxes! I'm just the bassist, lol

@CindieLee1953

6 жыл бұрын

Not so...my very black daughter played the clarinet in elementary school. And what's wrong with "white girls who play jazz?" Love me some Candy Dulfer!

I like how the little girl in the back ground gets this awesome playlist going for her studies.

Thats one of the finest solos Ive ever heard, from any instrument.

This woman is serious on that clarinet. Amazing!!!

i love doreen. and what i love the most is she has played all over the world and for four presidents and she prefers to play on Royal St. New Orleans, LA USA. I saw her the other day as i walked down the street. God bless Doreen and her husband Larry on the sousaphone.

Doreen inspired me to start playing the clarinet back in March, now I can play along to most of her incredible music😁 she is such an inspiration!

THEY SHOULD BE FAMOUS! I’m a clarinet player and she was playing that damn clarinet like she was performing for the whole world! I DAMN LOVE IT!!! KEEP IT UP! I hope someone famous sees this

HER TONE!!! HER TECHNIQUE!!!! HER MUSICALITY!!!! HER VOCALS!!! i have no words, but feel euphoric listening

"LOUISE ARMSTRONG" she is a monster!!! wow!!!

@caroledelfour9250

6 жыл бұрын

IUSECAMERAS 😀😀😁

Music from heaven

She's playing the hell out of that thing. Just incredible.

One morning not long after my husband and I returned to New Orleans from NYC (July 2019), I found myself heading up to Rouses' market on Royal Street. And there was Doreen, setting up for her band's usual performance.. We'd been watching her for a few years on You Tube, while we were still in New York. Had to chat with her in person. What a terrific lady!!! She was down to earth, sweet, and oh so gracious. This woman is absolutely a treasure! Music-wise...and otherwise!

@bucaneromax1

4 жыл бұрын

After 5 I revisited NOLA and still found her in that place in front of Rouses and asking her to perform the same song. She is absolutely lovely!

new Orleans new Orleans the city that never stops Jazz

Hits crescendos in the sky angels cry love it ❤️🙏☝️😇

Just a fantastic clarinet playing! And what a voice!!! And the beautiful smile! I can't hold the tears....

Who ever can play instruments and sing they are divine whether rich or poor. Without gods blessing no one can involve in music.

This is New Orleans , was land of dreams! Before Katrina , of course. Gog Bless New Orleans forever , and all that wonderful jazz musicians. I love NO and Just A Closer Walk With Thee is, by far my, preference or my funeral. Amen

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

Yep, I´d like that for my funeral as well...there is no song matching better for your last travel!

@fabioreal3353

10 жыл бұрын

bucaneromax1 Thanks for the post. The first time i heard this song was at Preservation Hall, january 1974, Sweet Emma Barrett singing and playing piano with all those great old cats. Great times, man, great times ! Nice to meet you. Bucaneromax1. Fabio from Brazil!

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

***** Hi Fabio, sorry for the late answer! Are you kidding me, you heard Sweet Emma Barrett??? I envy you! Just saw an old video of her, thinking wow...I wanted to see her live...and Lizzy Miles, too! Julia from Austria :-D

@fabioreal3353

10 жыл бұрын

Yes my friend. It was january 6, 1974 ,when I had the privilege to see and hear Sweet Emma Barrett and her Preservation Hall Jazz Band with all these old cats at Preservation Hall NO. I bought an LP there and a folder named Old Jazz ,with 6 beautiful lithographs, made by an artist named McBride, of Sweet Emma, Blanche Thomas, George Lewis , Albert "Papa"French, Wildren "Frog"Joseph an a New Orleans Function of a NO Parade Band. 40 ys. later I remember this night, as today. After the show ,my pregnant wife and me returned to the Holliday Inn Hotel walking by the streets feeling and flavoring the rich sounds and people of French Quartier. We are still happy remembering this. That's Life. " Memories are made of This " !

@bucaneromax1

10 жыл бұрын

Wow! These are memories for life!!! I know what you mean, just strolling down the streets of NO...I want to return asap! I´ve been there only once, but had a deep impact on me! Well, thanks for sharing your memories with us...I´ll check the artists you mentioned. At least here in Austria hardly anybody knows them...:-( Have a nice day!

She accompanied the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in March, 2018. She was so humbled to have been invited and the Philharmonic was graced by her participation. (Not to mention, as usual she knocked it out of the park). Love Miss Doreen ❤️

@bucaneromax1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that interesting detail. Doreen´s talent would be a welcome addition to any orchestra!

@gabrieldiazsanchez8033

Жыл бұрын

You can look for they vídeo in YT...

little girl doing her homework.little boy practicing his flute. Mama singin and playin her heart out. Beautiful. The band so laid back and humble. New appreciation for the clarinet.

This group is beast!!!!!!! truly amazing!!!! Her voice Oh my goodness! such a blessing! More! MOre!

@bucaneromax1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, if you can´t get enough of Ms. Doreen, here is another song: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHuXyrSKZ9Ofj84.html