Doreen Ketchens - House of the Rising Sun

[@Phatazzbetch]

when she makes the clarinet growl like that it's just sooooo freaking good

[@artshayler8747]

It sounds like a harmonica. It’s beautiful.

[@Samot0423]

I didn't know you could even do that with a clarinet

[@entity-bl5og]

I used yo play the clarinet before becoming an euphonium player. The growl is very difficult to happen in a controllable way. In other words, crazily impossible.

[@lightningstar0379]

@@Samot0423 I play the clarinet and has no clue it was possible either

[@gluestickgenius2644]

It#s so awesome, she has a lesson on it on her channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kICro6qpbraVg7s

[@jckcc]

Singing with all the soul while casually checking her phone

[@InventorZahran]

Meanwhile, the drummer has earbuds on and is probably listening to something entirely different...

[@jacobWhite517]

@@InventorZahran its most likely a metronome

[@gluestickgenius2644]

@@jacobWhite517 Most likely, though I wonder how useful a metronome is when playing a jazzy number with solo parts. I just like to imagine her listening to an overly long voice message from her bestie.

[@cavalcadeofbobs3559]

@@InventorZahran just because she looks disinterested didn't mean she is.

[@trveheimer6360]

@@InventorZahran dont think so, i think shes protecting her ears, like any reasonable drummer should

[@Romeren]

Old man on the tuba is blowing his lungs out for 8 minutes straight! Bloody well done, everyone in the band are awesome!

[@matthewbright1939]

It’s a sousaphone

[@badateverything8526]

@@matthewbright1939 the main difference is that one makes it easier to stand/march right

[@matthewbright1939]

@@badateverything8526 I know I love playing both of them

[@brodyquestionmark]

@@matthewbright1939 They’re still right. A sousaphone is a tuba, but a tuba isn’t a sousaphone

[@badateverything8526]

@@eieieieieiieiei no, but they are fundamentally similar. You don't need to learn something new to play it

[@man_on_wheelz]

The whole band just looks like they're dragging through a typical Tuesday afternoon, but honestly... they all sound absolutely amazing!!! Don't underestimate the complexity and importance of that drummer laying down that beat in the back while yawning and bird watching lol they all KILLED THIS!!!

[@connormcglynn8870]

I think the drummer is their daughter

[@mingomango1212]

@@connormcglynn8870 and the sousa player is the summers father

[@wheatiemeanie9437]

drummer looks like she not even there but killing it 😂😂

[@kevincronk7981]

Percussionists are always essential, even if they have a super simple part (not saying that's the case here, just that they still matter all the time, even then)

[@icedragon9097]

they've probably been there for hours lol

[@noracola5285]

I've heard several renditions of this song but now I feel like I finally know what it's supposed to sound like.

[@noracola5285]

At any rate, now I know what it's supposed to feel like.

[@bastobasto4866]

why

[@ysf-psfx]

Odetta's version is probably the best.

[@_-candy-_]

@@noracola5285hearing is feeling after all

[@guidedsubset4698]

I played clarinet for a long time and I NEVER heard someone growl one and make it sound good. Absolutely fantastic, I would pay top dollar to see her perform.

[@owatahfuhlaiyem4776]

She is so good she's performed as a guest soloist with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Truly an amazing talent.

[@ripj5301]

From when squeaking is bad to when knowing how to squeak just right is the essence of clarinet mastery. She’s got it. Hats off to those solos. I lay my clarinet down at her feet! PSYCH! IM PLAYING ALONG!!

[@abasis.baruti9819]

Top dollar, bottom dollar, and a lot of the ones in between.

[@CoinsAndCapsaicin]

Same.

[@jamesforbes2205]

You just need to be there at that storefront at Easter Sunday, and you can listen for free donation suggested I left them 50 bucks. She is a force of nature.

[@erwinvandevelde4651]

From the internet: Although now known for playing jazz, Doreen trained as a classical clarinetist. She started improvising and busking with her husband Lawrence in 1987. He now plays sousaphone with her on Royal Street, along with daughter, Dorian, on drums.

[@sumukhavenkatesha6171]

30 years of street performing and jazz experience, I cant even fathom what it would be like to even think about music the way they do.

[@mister_dadstersays_hi7372]

@@sumukhavenkatesha6171 most of us on the internet haven't lived for 30 years, let alone train in something for 30 years.

[@noonward]

her daughters name is dorian : - D

[@LxrdBreezy00]

Hell yeah.

[@KordanorsReviews]

Their daughter Dorian surely looks terribly excited to be there. ^^

[@IIBundo]

She doesn't even have to think about what she's playing, and I also bet she's never played that song the same way twice. Great musicians never do. She is a true gem.

[@Beofware]

I was thinking the same. I've never heard the clarinet played like that. That shit came straight from the ether, into her heart, and out the bottom of that thing.

[@channelcixx]

@@Beofware what you're noticing is authenticity. Easily the most attractive quality in a performer of any kind, conversely, inauthentic performances are a subconscious dog whistle to onlookers

[@flacjacket]

Great artists don't make art, the art uses them as a channel to manifest itself into being.

[@eliasrau5216]

yeah but what about practice?

[@lux0riz0r]

I think you are totally wrong. These are hours of hours of practise just for this solo. But thats the true mastership of a performance, when it starts sounding like its just improvised. Its just awesome!

[@christopherhovis9926]

Lawrence (the tuba player) always definitely goes underrated. Dude has a mind-blowing ear for bass lines!

[@ArcadeAmbulance]

wholeheartedly agree

[@NostraFnDamus]

And a massive set of lungs :D

[@billbush1270]

You should hear him when they do "Summertime" -- he will bring you to tears.

[@williamwelch5166]

@@billbush1270 Thank you. I will now.

[@katlehom8355]

I just realized that she's having a chat with her daughter and the daughter doesn't even miss a beat as the saying goes like mother like daughter. A true gem

[@atlassolid5946]

legend says that drummer is still keeping that groove today

[@hailqueensatan]

honestly tho she looked like it was the easiest thing in the world while she's keeping the tightest beat with such perfect technique and she's just chillin like "yeah this is just a tuesday for me"

[@inFiniteTraCer]

I was looking for this comment lol she is just literally slaying drums with no effort. Cut to 2031 she’s a metal music goddess

[@WillyJunior]

the drumming was kinda bad... bit of a shame she's putting zero passion into it

[@truth7921]

@@hailqueensatan She yawns part-way through. Glancing around. Listening to that song... or something entirely different?

[@autumnstoptwo]

@@truth7921 its almost certainly a metronome… you dont know any drummers do you? 😂

[@norfolknwhey4787]

This is so dirty it gives me chills. I can’t get enough of her playing. She’s a musical treasure that deserves to play at Carnegie.

[@earleratcliffe6853]

So dirty, but just so....clean at the same time.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@earleratcliffe6853 so true. It’s so unbelievably difficult to play like this. Being able to play with the tempo and tone so effortlessly is uncanny, and takes a lifetimes worth of talent to do.

[@adityasixviandyj7334]

yes... it's dirty a-f but oh my... it trully ear candy in my ears. her vocal also amazingly so clean yet textured... totally shown how much her dedication to polish her skill & talent she had.

[@firehandszarb]

@@earleratcliffe6853 to play like that without even a single squeak, that takes skill.

[@L77045]

Got a shiver from it. So good.

[@djkevinoleary]

Imagine playing the clarinet like that and then having to go straight into a vocal, my god this is insane, makes you wonder about the music industry that far less talented have made so much more than these exceptionally talented individuals.

[@MEdGrant]

Not much "wondering" involved. We know the "music industry" is all about flash, suits, money, lawyers, image and has little to do with actual music.

[@drewp.weiner5708]

There’s a reason it’s specifically called the music “industry”. It’s not about the artists who work to the bone for their passion, but rather the businessmen who exploit that for profit. Music and business can, and indeed often should be, mutually exclusive.

[@pamspray5254]

@Chad de Paduinan Goes to show how a love of music shapes itself to one's surroundings and preferences.

[@catherineblack2970]

The industry is not interested in artistry like Doreen and family.

[@mccookies3664]

the simple answer is, she didn’t sell out. she could become famous or teach at universities or play concertos or whatever and the world would love her, but she’d rather share her art out on the street. it’s part of her musical identity.

[@MrMochi-nl1zb]

Something so badass about her just casually checking her phone while singing at a soundtrack quality level. Bravo to the band too, straight fire comin out the horns with the drummer lifting them like an Ancient Greek column

[@macieham.629]

I had the absolutely privilege of stumbling across Doreen and her band yesterday while walking through New Orleans. I felt like I was committing a crime by not paying to hear her live, she was just incredible

[@aristology6912]

Do you remember what street?

[@LexFerraro]

@@aristology6912she’s got a site

[@generator6946]

Always drop a twenty into the hat …

[@acidset]

​@@generator6946if you can

[@DarkPrincessOfLight]

I didn't even know the Clarinet could make those range of sounds. Impressive!!

[@-moeha-4370]

squidward(jk)

[@Danny-bv1lm]

FR!!

[@MrChetanG]

Listen to Benny Goodman. You're in for a treat.

[@andrewlind9485]

@jed smith it does not have an 8 octave range, more like 4 for experienced players, 3 for intermediate

[@yasmin2867]

@@andrewlind9485 :o I'm experienced!? It's probably me just misunderstanding...

[@iluan_]

As a clarinet player, I stand humbled and in absolute Awe in front of her performance. She puts her whole soul into it. Bravo! All my respect for her and the band.

[@itstotesmelirn1725]

same!!!!!

[@hairyspider151]

I got to meet her in-person over the weekend! Took a trip to New Orleans and accidentally ran into her less than 2 hours in. As a clarinet player myself, I was ecstatic after seeing her work and just running into her by accident. Had a chat with her, she was super nice and talked about how "all clarinet players are just one big family".

[@cod29]

@@hairyspider151 We really are though

[@anthonywilliams6764]

Some of the best performances that can be heard by the public are from Street Musicians. This lady has taken the song apart and rebuilt it into a magnificent work of Art . Somebody should transpose this solo and put it online pay to play, and donate the revenue to Doreen Ketchens, in that way, her solo becomes part of the history of music in the United States, and her memory will last forever.

[@joashchechet]

Dude, she isn't just some random busker, she's one of the best clarinettist out there(i mean the world). She just happens to like busking.

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Great for us😁

[@mariecatherine5029]

Doreen the gift of God looks tremendous on you. Thank you for sharing your treasure with us. Simply transcendingly beautiful!

[@southjerseydeedee]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SbkK2ZfKqNoMU

[@b1nary_f1nary]

Yeah she is already world renowned :D

[@theblackkaiser4325]

Hold on at 4:53 she starts talking to her mother and still keeps the beat..... Holy Jesus Tap-dancing Christ the drummer is insane... 😳😱

[@jethrovic007]

The drummer is the right amount of unbothered considering it's her mom she was literally born into this greatness

[@J75Pootle]

That tuba player has such personality, and you can tell it just from how he plays and holds himself - I want to be like him when I get into my later years

[@brujomenor]

Steady as a rock

[@TheVipter]

@@brujomenor Its her husband playing the tuba

[@omerteitler3314]

its a sousaphone

[@J75Pootle]

@@omerteitler3314 I know, but she called it a tuba in the video and I figured some people won't know what a sousaphone is, so it was just easier to say tuba

[@mattelliottmusic]

Let's no one overlook the trombonist! He was awesome too

[@dakedres]

These are the best performed clarinet parts I think I've ever heard. This entire band is absolutely phenomenal.

[@HEX_17]

Where did you get your prof pic?

[@dakedres]

@@HEX_17 recolor of someone else's for an inside joke

[@HEX_17]

@@dakedres ok

[@sandechoir]

contrabass also good t

[@patminard2015]

I'm just discovering her today, August 26, 2021. I'm so excited about finding her other performances on YT. UNBELIEVABLY FANTASTIC!

[@gracerichards4904]

Just discovering her today. Never heard of her before. What a talent! Just finished watching her performance with the Louisiana Philharmonic Band. Don’t know why I am just finding out about her. Beautiful.

[@cwctlh]

I just found out about her today, November 2, 2021. I'm so excited about listening to her other performances and learning more about her.

[@tobybartels8426]

Y'all have me beat by 1, 2, even 3 months. Better late than never, but I'm way too late!

[@theraadali8235]

@@tobybartels8426 your not the only one late to the party, this band is amazing

[@alexanderv5622]

I'm just discovering her today, December 10, 2021. Where have we been *sadface*

[@skepticalobserver7484]

8.5 minutes long and tuba dude never laid out for even a full measure. Respect.

[@cecilj4129]

Fuck this, I've been actively playing the clarinet for over 16 years now and I couldn't even dream of ever coming clise to this perfection. The trills the growls, the glissando! I'll be lucky if I can hit those high notes halfway clear

[@jaelanna]

goosebumps straight from the beginning, that clarinet is like heaven for her

[@masonsydow9546]

Ok seriously. How the hell did a clarinet give me this reaction? This is absolute gold.

[@TiffyVella1]

Spine tingles from this woman's clarinet!

[@iRunfastXC]

@@masonsydow9546 Clarinet, when played right, is the most beautiful instrument. So smooth.

[@josephbritton]

I’m shocked that so many people can just walk by such amazing art and not stop to appreciate it.

[@justsomeone7883]

People got places to go yknow

[@coonjamalay]

Not everyone enjoy live music the same way

[@forest487]

@@justsomeone7883 no they don’t their jsut caught up in the fake importance of their jobs and shit

[@jumo4977]

@@forest487 or they neeed to take a shit

[@justsomeone7883]

@@forest487 so because i got nothing to do i need to spend my time listening to their music? Bro ik you got no friends

[@professorquack]

I love this. Tuba is a happy to get out and play with the band. Trombone plays every night trying so trying stay awake (but always can jam). Drummer was promised this would be the last blues track, but it never is.

[@milky9602]

Sir, i dont think thats a tuba

[@jeffmarchmallow9537]

I think it’s a Susa phone

[@commandofrog4310]

It is a sousaphone but that is basically a tuba

[@chevanc]

@@milky9602 I assume it was a simplification for the crowd but she does call it a tuba at 5:30, and what are youtube comments but the digital equivalent of randos on the street?

[@snosibsnob3930]

@@milky9602 tubist here. The only difference is that you can stand with a Sousaphone. Other than that they are the exact same instrument as far as how they play.

[@Punkini]

How can a clarinet transport me into a different time period. I can FEEL the emotions in every note she plays. One of the most incredible and talented musicians. I had no clue clarinet could growl before I heard her!

[@AB-py6jl]

Exactly how I feel

[@mugshot749]

This woman is the real deal, the soul of New Orleans, and a national treasure.

[@larrychapman6890]

First saw Doreen in 1996 and have had the good fortune of seeing her and the band on several occasions since. She is the spirit of NOLA.

[@pluspens2134]

I'm sorry but what is NOLA

[@larrychapman6890]

@@pluspens2134 New Orleans Louisianna

[@imcontemptwithlife4155]

Nice one Larry Chapman, can you be my godfather, I don’t know you but I know ur funerals gonna be absolutely lit bro 🔥, I’m personally going to miss you when you’re gone, #MyManLarryChaperzz

[@jumo4977]

@@imcontemptwithlife4155 bro 💀

[@DaNuker]

@@imcontemptwithlife4155 weirdo

[@DOPN]

Her clarinet is obviously amazing, it’s beyond amazing actually, but can we also appreciate her vocals too?? She sounds amazing! She does so well with the both of them, I’d love to watch her perform in person!

[@Lottar]

I can't understand how people just casually walk by without being hypnotized and drawn into this whirlpool of human emotion.

[@melonskulls]

Our generation's Louis Armstrong, the QUEEN Ms Doreen Ketchens. A living legend. I met her in 2017 on a quieter day on the street, not only is she a virtuoso but incredibly kind and humble.

[@vintage_hart6392]

Black people put soul into everything. No other people just do it like they do🔥

[@VendErre]

the drummer, despite being young and apparently having headphones in and generally looking indifferent to the whole affair, is both beautiful and talented in her ability to adapt her drumming to this badass fucking jazz jam that's being thrown down. I cannot stress enough how much I thoroughly enjoy this video and how much I wish I could put some money into those buckets. Everytime someone approaches and puts money in I am subconsciously wishing I was able to put money in.

[@luisg3235]

It's her daughter apparently

[@cujotwentysix7519]

Lots of drummers listen to a metronome in headphones while they perform, it's likely the same for her

[@TheJacobshapiro]

That’s doreen’s daughter lol

[@crizmatic3388]

She has a PayPal link on her channel

[@evanenitnelav]

none of them even look like they’re trying it’s amazing

[@duffluvgus4687]

bro ,i did not know ,im 50 years old and have never heard a clarinet growl like that ever .i have been blessed today.

[@novicetech1]

That brother is putting in work on that tuba!

[@DieFlabbergast]

That's Doreen's husband, Lawrence.

[@esmed779]

The most amazing rendition of House of the Rising Sun I’ve ever seen.

[@saxboss9738]

Had the pleasure of performing with Doreen In the Ole Miss Wind Ensemble last year. She is just an all around FANTASTIC musician. Love this!

[@David-xj7do]

Played the clarinet in primary school like a nerd, this lady is playing it like a boss

[@samadams1988]

Other musical performances may have been interrupted or distracted by the sound of a motorcycle in the background, but somehow this one makes use of it. It's like these musicians embody music, and when they start to play, the world plays along with them

[@harryathornton4463]

The ending, with the engine humming in the background, it genuinely sounds like another bass instrument’s coming in for the final notes!

[@nikkilanger9556]

@@harryathornton4463 I had to listen again and again to even hear the motorcycle engine. It blended in and I was so caught up in the music.

[@breakdown4o148]

Well put

[@BrookelynnM8]

@@nikkilanger9556 omg where’s the time stamp for the motorcycle? I can’t even tell where it is? 🤯

[@csquaredgaming]

Notes like golden drops of honey flowing into throaty growls of passion... breathtaking!

[@karlwilker579]

This comment it poetry.

[@elijahwise4550]

followed by a clean vocal transition

[@nawamre_h]

I've never heard clarinet growl before, that is absolutely insane. She's just Incredible!

[@billanderson2229]

how why??? is this lady not being honored AMERICA is humbled by this lady and her legacy

[@NotEdSheeran300]

I’m a 23 years old guy who primarily listens to metal and rock. Doreen goes 10X harder than any of that

[@maxplaysgamesmore8552]

I listen to a lot of Alice In Chains and other music like that, Doreen is the most hardcore musician I’ve seen aside from my friend Arsentiy when his fingers touch piano keys and he starts playing Rachmaninov.

[@janickeigenmann5410]

Welcome to the team! I'm also listen to Metal and alot Of harderstyles Electronic Music, but doreen just Killz it for me

[@_brrr]

A killer performance transcends genre

[@NotEdSheeran300]

@heep ass YT algorithms on point lately lol

[@stackblack2616]

same

[@zenmechanic3467]

The drummer holding it down though. She may look bored, but she is deep in that groove.

[@rottingpotatoes2483]

She is playing complex beats but her timing is shit

[@meghanpund]

I want to meet her some day. She is my clarinet hero. This one woman has more soul than all the rest of the clarinetists in the world combined.

[@DJT183]

I'm a clarinetist myself, and I have to say, she made sounds that I didn't even know were possible. Stunning...

[@klatuk4u1]

Seriously, that is the greatest clarinet playing I have ever heard. Wonderful performance from the whole band as well.

[@George-rb6bv]

This is worth more tan the price of gold - human treasure! These musicians are better than most out there by a country mile. The gentleman on the Sousaphone is simply stellar - I have never heard anyone play it like a double bass. Kudos to him, outstanding! The lady on the clarinet, my god, what God given talent! These people should be recording and giving concerts! I am in disbelief. and she sings really well too. The Trombonist is amazing. Man can he play that baby. I'm in shock.When they all play together, it sounds like magic. It's like the drummer is there, but not there, so perfectly blended dynamically she plays. She plays the drums like an instrument. Bravo - very talented! I love how the clarinet player and Trombonist play off of each other, playing two completely different improv. lines, but totally complimentary and counterpoint! And the Sousaphonist holding it all together perfectly like an anchor. Beautiful!!! You can't learn this stuff in school! You learn this by living and breathing it on the streets! It's godly music purely from the heart and soul. I loved it, and I have tremendous respect for all of them.

[@DieFlabbergast]

The sousaphonist is Doreen's husband, Lawrence, and the drummer is her daughter, Dorian Ketchens-Dixon.

[@anggakurnia9357]

she has a concert(cmiiw), try search on youtube

[@russelljazzbeck]

George, you need to visit New Orleans. You can see this live. She still plays out there. You can see all kinds of brilliant musicians.

[@-NGC-6302-]

Well they do have jazz courses at a lot of colleges than can get someone pretty dang good at music and improv trading

[@creator2909]

And as usual, the Tuba(Bass) is forgotten

[@kasiaem8360]

She's really talented - not only the notes matter but also articulation and dynamics and she does all that perfectly. I was even more surprised and amazed when she started to sing. :)

[@leannezezeski-sass2773]

When I was in grade school we had to choose instruments and I got stuck playing the clarinet because I waited too long and it was the only one left, I hated it and didn’t keep it up for long. However if I knew about her or that the clarinet could even be played this way, you bet I would of been into it. It gives me a whole new appreciation for the instrument I never had before

[@yosquidd242]

Me too, had I heard the clarinet played like this in 1966 you would have heard from me too! So so nasty! Did Benny Goodman sound like a clarinet player?

[@theywalkinguptoyouand4060]

You could HAVE listened to good music back then. You could HAVE worked on it. You just didn't want to. Even if you would HAVE been into it, you wouldn't be good. Considering you gave up back then, you don't have the ethic to continue. Also, I capitalized the word HAVE. Because there's this epidemic in english speaking countries of ignorant people saying "would of" instead of "would have". People in non-english speaking countries like me never make that mistake because we learned english. But native english speakers, mostly Americans, embarrass themselves in appearing too stupid to know the proper words of something so basic.

[@lucypevensie4367]

@@theywalkinguptoyouand4060 ok boomer

[@bonifacius1304]

@@theywalkinguptoyouand4060 cope

[@GoldenPothos-bp7jj]

I know nothing of music nor playing music sadly but just Jesus christ the lungs on these amazing musicians! Both with the vocals and the extended instrument parts, just amazing how skilled they are. Especially how they can keep playing while having a chat during the song, just amazing.

[@lucaswhite-wd8ro]

That growl is the best I’ve ever heard

[@sandragriffiths9692]

How has she got the breath sing after that amazing give it all solo? How?

[@ganesanmuthiganesanmuthi5356]

Real talent, great performance.

[@d.g.leblanc7450]

She would have had to practice both lung stretching and airflow control, and practice it for years and years. This woman is amazingly dedicated to her craft, and she has mastered it. I have never heard a clarinet trill, growl, scream, and warble like that. And that voice....Pure NOLA.

[@sandragriffiths9692]

@@d.g.leblanc7450 Wow, now I know. What a woman👌 thanks for the info😚

[@viewslul2206]

you can tell how much heart and soul she’s putting into her music just by the way she’s moving her legs when she plays. just amazing.

[@Ayosubzero]

That clarinet solo brought tears to my eyes. Finally some art.

[@jaromor8808]

absolutely man, i had no idea a stupid clarinet can do this to me... wth???

[@epiccat1156]

other than a viola 💀💀

[@Ashwilliamskithe3rd]

I just don’t want it to end. They’re all so good, and Doreen herself is an absolute gem. I could listen to this for hours.

[@Wesley_is_here]

There’s a difference when it comes to playing with just an ear as opposed to playing with your ear and heart together. This is one of the finest examples of that.

[@2snnif270]

everyone is talking about her, but i think the trombone solo was KILLER (also the second clarinet solo)

[@Jose-xm3tq]

Curious how many ppl actually listened/watched the whole vid Everything about this 8:38 min song is Gold

[@jakekost7247]

Yessssss. So glad someone else said it. She is amazing. And love to see the love the the trombone guy

[@Engineer9736]

And the tuba player gets nothing? Is not so nice for him

[@hghurst4870]

So very good! I'd like to point out the drummer. She is vibin' hard - right around 3:12 she starts dropping a little quiet science, and she really picks it up to carry DK out. I envy the dude in the plaid shirt, getting to chill to this live.

[@tylerbarrios9762]

That’s her daughter!

[@dylanembry8492]

That whole thing was tasty. She was absolutely shredding that clarinet. There is nothing better than watching phenomenal artists make phenomenal art.

[@KennDungate]

Now that is jazz as it should be played!!!!!

[@wwinky99]

That trombone solo was incredible as well

[@Tadsy1]

She so good She makes me cry.

[@alexk9858]

This is so amazing. This has absolutely inspired me. I played clarinet for 6 years in highschool and haven't touched it for 10 years. I'm gonna pick it back up. This music is just truly inspiring and raw. Thank you Doreen.

[@mjtechnoviking44]

You were in high school for six years? For real I played since grade 4 and in marching band but I was never comfortable enough to shoot for first chair.

[@besiprimitif9513]

How is your training going?

[@lewismcdermott3024]

​@@besiprimitif9513was gonna ask the same thing haha

[@sirthesoulmanprophetofgod5076]

Talent is an understatement! Today 5/19/21 for the very first time...I learned about a “Music Empress” named Doreen❤️

[@yvettesaunders6427]

I subscribed to her channel immediately

[@mihlalinene869]

The children cry for jazz. This was so awesome

[@Skylarka]

WHEN DOREEN CHECKS HER PHONE DURING THAT KILLER TROMBONE SOLO!! I love everything about this performance.

[@Signy8]

The way I would absolutely freeze in my steps if I heard that clarinet in real life

[@kristiannapavlova4430]

She plays that clarinet like it owes her money. OUTSTANDING!!! Incredible Lady!! :)

[@adameberius6194]

I’ve never heard someone tear it up on the clarinet like that.. shook

[@robertdidio]

this is the greatest clarinet tone quality I have ever seen, thanks doreen I am honoured

[@johns3106]

That clarinet is so dang clean and raunchy at the same time!

[@apupper.9283]

The way she just causally checks her phone like nothing Is happening is hilarious 😂 1:04

[@mr.r2665]

when the best clarinetist in the world starts singing ur mind is actually blown for the first time

[@BibleStorm]

Never seen a performance so raw and so refined at the same time.

[@kclaw81]

《Blue Giant Explorer》brings me here🖤🎼🎶

[@dbacks2023-]

I would love a vinyl of this so much

[@appleopps4540]

@cmartinez Me too! If you find where to buy one, please @ me

[@Bafa]

So I have new respect for clarinets. I never knew they could do that. 51 years old and I had no idea.

[@jonatassantos188]

It always amazes me the fact that some of the greatest thing that ever happened in this world, few eyes were able to see. Look at 'em, it's just a simple performance...and it looks so casual. But in reality, is one of the best performances I've seen in a long long time.

[@PC-iv5so]

How do you not stop in your tracks.. this is so damn good.

[@jeffsimpson1421]

Only Doreen Ketchen’s could play clarinet sing house of the rising sun and text her grand kids all at the same time. 😎😂👍🏻

[@2MasterBuilder2]

I been playing the Clarinet since I was 10 (I'm now 39) and I've NEVER heard it sound that good!

[@abiolafraser1057]

She played that thang so STANK❤️👏🏿❤️👏🏿❤️👏🏿❤️👏🏿❤️👏🏿❤️ Love me a instrumentalist...

[@CrowJoestar]

I’m a fairly new clarinetist and I hope that one day I’ll be as skillful as her! She sounds absolutely amazing.

[@janinelindsey6087]

Astonishing. Walking right past greatness and they don't even have the brains to stop a moment

[@jessicanel7387]

Mama, I just found your music and I am sooooooo in love with it!!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@GloriaSangreal]

All but the KITCHENS sink...killing it.

[@NostraFnDamus]

Props to the drummer. Playing that low is not easy :)

[@deylanengel7251]

That moved me to tears with how amazing she is at the clarinet.

[@hey9849]

this really made me feel something she’s incredible

[@taniagreene4462]

Yo...she is Buh Buh Buh Badddd! Love how she makes the clarinet growl..the whole band is bangin..I'd pay to go see them live in concert

[@jazzatthev]

Jazz Repacking of a classic song. Good Stuff.

[@ArtieShawJazz]

Doreen sure knows how to push feeling through that horn. That's me sending her a text at the 2:30 time mark. Love it.

[@Nesher92]

As a former clarinetist, I am in awe. Especially at how she's able to both play in a clear, sharp way and the more sensual jazz one!

[@patrickgilhooly8340]

Thank you ms. Dorreen. Wonderful, my eyes are full of tears. Bless you.

[@Meisterdieb]

I return to this video again and again. And how in heaven is the same piece getting better every time? It's sending the good chills down my spine like you wouldn't believe

[@royalphoenix2075]

i literally want to cry because of how much she gave me chills and EMOTION in her playing . this is an absolute beautiful piece of art ! 🥲🤍