Doreen Ketchens plays "When the Saints Go Marching In"

Doreen Ketchens playing When the Saints Go Marching In on Royal Street in New Orleans. Recorded live on April 5, 2012 with a Nikon D800 DSLR using a Rode Videomic and a Nikkor 24-70mm 2.4G lens.

[@tyleranderson3178]

She’s an insane singer too

[@zvezdan956]

eh, shes okay

[@11-inch]

@@zvezdan956 wrong opinion

[@lostandfound8442]

@@zvezdan956 gotta be white

[@lostandfound8442]

@@zvezdan956 like you were supposed to🥱

[@IamINERT]

@@zvezdan956 both of ya'll need to shut the hell up

[@KMcirca82]

i love how she turned around when the drummer was playing with one hand talking on the phone. she knew lol

[@reedharvey3793]

Reminds me of that pastor trying to get his drummer to stop playing for a second 😂

[@SonOfPsalms]

Nah man he was just doing his job staying in the pocket 😂

[@Warrigt]

She was giving a cue

[@muckyducky70]

The reaction of the Trombonist at 3:03 when Doreen sustains that note is priceless.

[@iltiziochecommenta]

Exactly

[@araxshiriau9275]

He does that just to mess around with her. Harmless fun within the band

[@peteelderman8606]

Can't tell but it feels like it's just a cute gag they do

[@JTD472]

It’s most definitely part of the show

[@wnyduchess]

@@JTD472 this doesn't make it not cute :)

[@TonyTigerTonyTiger]

She has to be one of the most skilled musicians in the world.

[@vasoline5811]

in history, ever

[@Dell-ol6hb]

truly one of the greats

[@Userrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.r]

She’s great but not worldwide best great

[@LadyChemicalEngineer]

She should be rich and famous.

[@henrinevermind1695]

LadyChemicalEngineer ☆☆☆☆☆

[@ronpaulrevered]

She will be

[@elleobi]

Maybe. But but also you don't have to be rich and famous to be fulfilled and happy

[@FelipeDPW]

She is famous.

[@FelipeDPW]

And I think she is not broken as well rs

[@outsidestuff5283]

The trombonist getting up and being like 'yo, you gotta stop doing that' 🤣

[@hanseekhoff1093]

Quite, and he shouldn't play trombone either.

[@doyeonkim6742]

@@hanseekhoff1093 it ws staged

[@salpicconperfectelglorimel3142]

😄😄😄

[@MingusDynastyy]

@@hanseekhoff1093 That was a sick solo, what are you talking about

[@mongesz8666]

When he started playing wedding march i honestly lost it

[@lylek8933]

That's some of the best circular breathing I've ever seen on a clarinet (or her lungs are incredibly big; you decide). Fantastic. :)

[@Yankee4221]

Either way, that breath control is immaculate

[@conduit64]

I'm convinced that 3/4's of her body mass is just her lungs.

[@graysonm.3661]

It didn’t seem like she breathed through her nose at all, I think she just has an insane endurance and capacity.

[@junflute]

She didnt use circular breathing. Not sure if this makes it even more impressive?!

[@lylek8933]

@@junflute Then she has one heck of a set of lungs, Matt. :)

[@christianblose9927]

Doreen is the best in jazz feel and phrasing...do not confine her in the formal shows....her improvisation is second to none.....she has unique interpretation....soon Universities will feature her style.

[@tyleranderson3178]

Learn... to... use... ellipsis...

[@orvinal2883]

@@tyleranderson3178 who cares

[@jbsnewscamisthatheisbeingc4179]

@@tyleranderson3178 He actually proves his statement by aligning his own thoughts with his usage of ellipsis. Jokes on you.

[@roydl8536]

@@orvinal2883 exactly

[@tonymack4769]

Amen that was the funkiest version I ever heard of when the saints go marching in that was real

[@elizabethdickenson2364]

I am seriously obsessed with this woman now. What an incredible talent! Thank you to the whole band for sharing your talent :)

[@jamesforbes2205]

Elizabeth Dickenson Saw her on KZbin before leaving for Nola, thought I wouldn't get the chance...Easter Sunday, there she was, shredding it with her band...playing less standards and more obscure stuff because the locals were out. Incredible.

[@DrRo-xh2rr]

Girl, that makes two of us!

[@jeantondereau5152]

Elizabeth Dickenson... so I am.

[@plinyelder8156]

Quit virtue signaling

[@elizabethdickenson2364]

@@plinyelder8156 😂😂😂😂

[@Neworleansmusictours-original]

This is great. The drummer was actually phoning in his performance

[@dsam6990]

yeah but I think she caught him out, she must've heard the snare was missing or something cos you see her turn around and glare, and the next moment the drummer has no phone

[@yay4yoyos]

You know that sound you were looking for? Well listen to THIS!

[@tomwallis9889]

What does phoning mean?

[@mexrasputin]

@@tomwallis9889 he was on the phone talking

[@davee6878]

@@tomwallis9889 Phoning in a performance means you're not really trying, just doing the bare minimum.

[@beefsupreme5132]

Every child should have access to music lessons. You never know where a great artist will come from.

[@bjap1563]

"Suzuki Method" of teaching music.

[@QueenCaffeineAI]

You can’t learn this. Either you got it or you don’t.

[@FlowerTower]

@@QueenCaffeineAI that doesn’t mean underprivileged children shouldn’t have access to music lessons. There are kids who look like her out there who never realized they could be just like her because they never held an instrument before.

[@QueenCaffeineAI]

@@FlowerTower I never said they shouldn’t. I just said this is talent that can’t be learned.

[@sealdew5348]

@@QueenCaffeineAI dude im so tired of ppl saying that its all talent and no skill like she spent all those years doing this shit and all she gets is that 'she was born with it' like cmon

[@samsanchez9526]

I started with clarinet back in highschool then moved to Sax, but this lady is the best clarinet player that I have ever heard. So inspiring.

[@jamesconner3437]

....I loved Pete, still do, but he can't sing like Queen Doreen...;)) Oh yeh, she can play pretty good, too.

[@Big_iron_boi]

My band director did the same thing

[@TheFriendlyInvader]

Unfortunately jazz clarinet as a style is underappreciated and taught.

[@alexismccall9016]

2:01 Loved that "Here Comes The Bride" lick! 🤣

[@JWu-jt7fz]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who caught it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@waltermccord550]

@@JWu-jt7fz same

[@itstotesmelirn1725]

OMFG THATS SO FUNNY

[@Same_ol_jee]

Literally me when I improv lmao I will mix up any and everything 😂

[@ShockzG5]

I thought I was the only one😭

[@n543576]

THE LUNGS!!!!! As a pass woodwind player I can tell you, doing what she did at the end was insanely impressive!

[@Snavels]

Circular beathing, the note wasn't in one breath

[@manutd7194]

@@Snavels Regardless, holding a note for 25 seconds is insane.

[@morganfreeman544]

"when the saints win the Superbowl again" aw yeah, my favorite tune!

[@sandral.5486]

Who dat, who dat, who dat!

[@9roobanote]

Haven't seen a youtube comment section this positive in my entire life *happy tears*

[@cjgreen4331]

it's negative now LOL, somehow we got white supremacy at the top, and some dude talking about obesity at the bottom. Yup, that's 2021 for you

[@amkaen]

Wow. And I thought I knew how the clarinet should sound before I heard her play. That is talent.

[@besiprimitif9513]

I thought kelpy g was good. Thanks for this video

[@Rokofamily]

Don’t know why but her playing makes me so emotional.

[@jp00423mk]

It makes me homesick

[@Squeakerx]

Actually sitting here crying. Phenomenal, so glad to read I am not the only one.

[@kitsachie.]

No state in the country has the same feeling as Louisiana does.

[@gregorymyers2065]

The reason you get emotional is because she is breathing emotions into her music. There is a BIG difference in playing and "PLAYING".

[@WhiteyThePooh]

I feel it too

[@hairyspider151]

Accidentally ran into Doreen less than 2 hours into my trip to New Orleans, felt like the luckiest man in the world.

[@alexhenderson8356]

I think that's the best clarinet playing I've ever heard in my life. She shows genius talent.

[@shadysaar]

Her voice and this music gives me disney princess vibes.. She should be singing for Disney movies

[@odinakaokoye3779]

Which princess will this fit?

[@MJAY-N7129]

Omg, wow

[@MJAY-N7129]

It is really beautiful

[@DarrenBates]

Yep!

[@AImighty_Loaf]

I think her gift is best suited outside of corporate hacks

[@daddymang9211]

Some of the best talent to be heard never get heard. Thanks to you tube the world probably would have never heard her or heard of her. She is a professional and a naturally gifted, talented lady.

[@nessparadis6948]

Apparently she’s well known in the orchestral world.

[@MJAY-N7129]

I completely agree

[@MJAY-N7129]

@@nessparadis6948 yeah, I saw a performance where she got the respect she well deserved

[@Demodude1234]

She's well known as the clarinet queen and has a net worth over $1M. She's not exactly undiscovered, just not heard by most.

[@moosey7165]

the guy on the trombone is hilarious and i havent even heard him say a word

[@yourconscience456]

Rip keith the wolf

[@silvergirl7810]

How the hell can people around there not be jumping all over the place and dancin’! I am and screaming in joy in my living room!

[@vito3608]

I’m having an especially tough month. This helps a lot

[@willreem5099]

You doing better now?

[@vito3608]

@@willreem5099 Absolutely! I had to temporarily drop out of uni, and now I'm back and I'm learning more than ever

[@willreem5099]

@@vito3608 Hell yeah! I'm glad things worked out.

[@816BIGB]

Stay strong and encouraged

[@HH-zl9rb]

I pray your days, weeks and Months will get better. Trust God it will

[@woodwardchili1971]

No one else notice at 0:08 the drummer is on his cell and not paying attention. He accidentally speeds up like 5 bpm. Doreen turns around at 0:13 and give him those 👀 “whatch u doin slow the F down”

[@mattdarling9450]

2:50 High G for 28 seconds!

[@rafaelsmednis4010]

Jeaa.....thats amazing 😮

[@ahuddleofpenguins4842]

Not ok

[@ahuddleofpenguins4842]

Jealous

[@chickenman7727]

right after a wild phrase too!

[@BigAl-is7fo]

@Kit & Caboodles I don't think it's circular breathing. Her cheeks don't puff out at all during the 28 seconds and normally if you circular breathe during a held-out note it significantly affects the sound. If she's circular breathing then idk how she can hold the sound that still. I think her lungs really are just that big

[@veryfunnyhaha]

Her voice sent chills down my spine. Her talent and her voice is underrated

[@capabartz7380]

She reminds me of cannonball adderley. With those fast, rhythmically complex, and joyous lines she’s pumping out. Seriously good stuff. Also the drummer was taking a phone call at the very beginning and keeping perfect time with incredible feel.

[@lisawilliams9211]

I wish this awesome lady was around when I was playing clarinet in grade school. If I had seen her I would have stuck with it.

[@mambojazz1]

The best thing about her is her amazing command of the clarinet! Every single note she plays is magic!

[@Official_Zim]

This woman deserves to be in the books as one of the best not even kidding

[@Raulo707]

Never heard a Clarinet sound like hers! She got a bad ass tone!!!!

[@lowkey3686]

Why isn't this woman famous? I need this kinda pure soul in my playlist!

[@guod911]

I like how she turned to look behind her - the drummer was on his cell phone but quickly turned it off when she turned around. She didn't miss a beat.

[@tobucksy]

Doreen’s vocals are as inventive and sweet as her clarinet. That high, high note that she holds so impossibly long…Jeez!!

[@hamsterdam7887]

That's the best damn clarinet player I've ever seen! And her voice is like an Angelic Mockingbird 😍 simply incredible!

[@heynhamnham]

I want to cross the world just to find her and give this woman a big round of applause

[@everythingisalie5320]

The irony is that the most talented are on the streets for us beggars to enjoy free of charge. Thankyou Doreen and ensemble

[@manipulatingsound]

Ahhh... real music from real musicians is so refreshing in this suffocating age of garbage corporate music. Long live Black Improvisational Music.

[@MrCkoollness]

thanks for making it race-based again. way to help us forward...

[@orvinal2883]

Long live improvisational music

[@MingusDynastyy]

Jazz is rooted in every race that lived in America

[@iseeeverything]

all that moving and she can STILL hold that note. Damn, that's skill

[@savedlema]

I first heard her in the movie Temptation, that's when I decided to find her on KZbin. Oh what a great lady. God bless her.

[@r_a_s_p_b_e_r_r_yfullstrea889]

when i was in 7th grade the class clown sang this song but changed most of the words to "pizza" and it was to this day the funniest thing I have ever heard. The pizza goes marching pizza. Thanks Frank.

[@Orlando89S]

My man was like "Girl stop it right now !" 😂😂😂 Man I love how my people cheer you up in their own way 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andymwes]

Why does it sound so well mastered like it was recorded in studio! Talented individuals.

[@righef2733]

i love how the drummer speeks to the phone while playing XD

[@WellventilatedPianis]

But do you love the look she gives him because he's rushing?

[@dnamusic8275]

Oh my !!! She is extra ordinarrryy. God bless you all!!!

[@shaylubianiker7919]

She is not just anybody. She is well known all over the musical world. Gave performance al over the globe, including Russia the Far East, she is a desired educator and has some EP she issued…. I read an interview with her, telling she take the trouble of performing weekly on the same spot in neworliance in honor the opportunity and thr E pleasure the street performance gave her. She is giving those street performance for years surrounding by her families, all musicians… and: I got lucky to see her on this street performance she gave in 35 c. Degrees… it was breathe taking….

[@fenix9885]

This is amazing! This woman needs more attention than KZbin videos.

[@jay-peephillips2349]

Never knew that Miss Ketchens also had the vocals on lock, besides being an extraordinary musician she is a spectacular vocalist too. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@augustaverbian]

New Orleans has indeed landed on my bucket list.

[@Bamfman1234]

Hearing this for the first time really kinda started to make me tear up. So much beautiful soul in this video

[@mimim6885]

Quel souffle! Incroyable! Je vois que la vidéo informe que cela date d'autant moins 8 ans....j'espère que vous êtes toujours parmi nous, madame fantastique musicienne et votre groupe pour encore chatouiller nos oreilles....vous êtes fantastiques!😀👍👏🎶🎵

[@lordbeebus9842]

Gets me every time. Love this piece especially when Doreen performs it. Also love the drummer carrying on while on the phone. Boss

[@imikimi2009]

What?! I thought there's like a cd or minus one playing and it's her singing!!! And playing clarinet too? She's awesome

[@sgeekmc8530]

The “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” quote at 2:35 is so fire

[@ekaeteuwem369]

“When the Saints go matching in” goes really well with “Here comes the Bride 👰 “. Lovely performance Ma’am!!! 💓💟💖

[@MicahiLove]

She is so humble lol. I love her smile as much as I love her playing !

[@jessegillihan2008]

I can say I get the honor of hearing this beautiful lady preform all the time I ◀️ be in Nola and this beautiful lady is a Nola icon in my eyes

[@giraffeman326]

Those who dedicate their lives to creating music are the greatest people in the world.

[@oldschoolm8]

See, these folks are known as musicians in the trade. Y’know, people that can actually play their instruments and hone their craft honestly and authentically. No smoke and mirrors required! Amazing stuff.

[@TacocatManiac]

Woooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Just wow, I am a aspiring clarinet player and this is just mwah. Perfect pitches great singing voice you my friend have found the best clarinet player to ever have lived!

[@theinnocentlaurenhaasjusti3075]

William Branham is good to listen to as far as getting ready to go to heaven so we can join the number of saints marching in in white. "Nothing is too hard for the Lord"

[@jimmydivirgilio4616]

my favorite musician 🎉 ❤ you so much doreen

[@ThorS.W]

She deserves all the love of us :)

[@BigBrotherMateyka]

So glad to at last hear a clean (audio) version of one of her street performances; she's an absolute _marvel_ to listen to.

[@Silversnapdragon]

This woman is amazing!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna have to go to New Orleans just to see her now!!!

[@Silversnapdragon]

How is no one talking about that long note at the end? I can't even hold my breath that long, much less hold a note on an instrument that long!!

[@getouttamybusiness2744]

The way the trombonist bring hat back to this world is both hilarious and a testament to the fact that she is literally OTHERWORLDY in her talent and presence.

[@unndunn1]

I’ve never heard anyone play the clarinet like that. Her voice is amazing too! She needs to be better known

[@tristanschonhals4416]

The ending was hilarious. Trombonist comes up like "Ayy yo bro you forgot how to BREATHE"?

[@weiwurstfruhstuck3827]

Moin

[@AWiseOrange]

Her singing reminds me of something, no matter where you're are or what happened, there will always be someone filled with so much soul that even her playing a song that gets played over and over again in jazz or something else, music is both ageless like wine yet ageful like milk, Saints go Marching In can be as bright as New Orleans is or as dark as what a sad city is, and that's beauty in Jazz and New Orleans. That's all

[@denisgriffiths70]

Genius clari playing great singer first time to this lady amazing

[@uhoh007]

She can raise the dead with that whistle. Never in my life heard NO jazz so alive.

[@prabhakarrao4922]

First she awed my with the clarinet and now comes that incredible voice. An absolutely amazing talent

[@no1no1655]

this is why NOLA gives me goosebumps. love that place

[@johng1420]

Fantastic, so much energy and joy...

[@austincampo9367]

Good voice great clarinet playing and a great attitude to top it off. Can’t beat that!

[@miffy9871]

Absolutely brilliant. Her improvisation is so melodic and stylish.

[@TheReal10bears]

Amazing lady with the ability to make anyone who sees her walk away with a smile on their face & a spring in their step

[@nolawilson2008]

WOW SHE I WONDERFUL ...the bloke on the trumpet is dancing to another beat ...love her thankyou ...I live a world away... but if I ever did get to where she is... I would certainly be dropping all my cash in her tin ...

[@koheikodama9896]

I felt that music is beautiful for the first time.

[@abs117a]

Incredible gig!! She is amazing as is her band! Love how the drummer is on the phone playing with one hand! LOVE THIS!!!!

[@vincentbrown8182]

I just love it ...I ain't got noooo money, buts its always 💯 🔥 been my dream to travel to NEW ORLEANS TO JAM MY HARMONICA WITH THE BEST!!!

[@pertinenttruths2611]

She is certainly better than most of those on TV. She is simply a bundle of talents. She should be a millionaire. Wao.

[@walthervanlieshout4635]

Well Doreen I just love how you play that clarinet!

[@YupICanSing]

She Sounds Incredible , I First Heard Her Sing In Tyler Perry Movie "Temptation" and I Had To Know Who She Was , I Lovvveeee You Voice Ms. Doreen Ketchens

[@jdrosborough]

Pete Fountain, eat your heart out. The wonderful Doreen is on top of the instrument and the genre.

[@1.4142]

Thanks to Jacob for bring these hidden gems back into the spotlight.

[@future.mortician]

I’m a saxophonist… I’d love to have even a drop of the talent that Doreen has

[@CapnSaltySquatch]

Absolutely amazing and that high note with the trombonists reaction was hilarious 😂

[@TiffyVella1]

Every time I hear her, I just smile like crazy. Her sounds make me so, so happy. Sheer utter beauty.

[@sterilynsilver6895]

Fantastic she really blow God gifted her 🙏🙏 with do much talent these videos should her get recogintion an help "God Is With You" You Go Girl Love It Haven't seen anyone like you in years

[@madogblue]

Her phrasing is simply awesome

[@StreetArtistsOfTheWorld]

0:07 Drummer on the mobile! 😅 Never saw you before Doreen, but loved your performance! 😘🥰 And the others were amazing as well, LOVEEEEED the walking bass!

[@gracerichards4904]

She sings too. What a talent! Never heard of this lady before.

[@andyzhang7890]

It makes me sad that some of the most talented/skilled people in the world will go their entire lives without earning much recognition or appreciation

[@morghetoofun2979]

I’m taken aback with the whole performance, fantastic!

[@usailon4ever]

WOW LOVE HER AND HER BAND, GREAT MUSICIANS, THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@thomasalundago6332]

Who on earth could beat that clarinet? WOW!

[@williamdrake9864]

Why is she not famous. Beautiful voice and magnificent clarinet playing!!!!

[@q12aw50]

She is famous