Doreen Ketchens Serenades Grandson with Ja Tune in Encouraging New Orleans Video

Jaxon Wildwood

Updated Monday, September 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Renowned New Orleans clarinetist, Doreen Ketchens, has captured the hearts of many with a touching video where she serenades her grandson with a soulful ja** tune. The video, which has gained widespread attention, shows Ketchens performing a beautiful melody, creating a encouraging atmosphere that has resonated deeply with viewers.

In the video, Doreen Ketchens can be seen playing her clarinet with effortless skill, as her grandson listens intently. A touching moment is captured when Ketchens affectionately tells her grandson, "Huh? I love you, man." This simple yet profound expression of love adds to the charm of the video, making it a must-watch.

The response to the video has been overwhelmingly positive. One user shared their personal connection, stating, "She played one of my friends' birthdays. Amazing musician." Another viewer expressed their admiration for the entire scene, saying, "I love everything about this. Her hair, that sweet lil baby, the caricature of herself next to an old photo of herself, the music; just everything about this gives me happy feelings."

The video has also sparked nostalgic memories for some, as one commenter reminisced, "My mother sang this to us when we were kids. Sweet memories." The emotional impact of the video is evident, with another user mentioning, "I am in tears! Some mamas get to be great grandmothers. Mine can barely scrape together enough consideration to ask how my baby is doing over the phone. Shout out to the present and powerful grandmas!"

Fans of Doreen Ketchens can find more of her work on platforms like Netflix, where she appears in an episode of a popular show in season 8. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, with one commenter stating, "More people need to know about Doreen. G******* does she work that clarinet."

The video has also inspired future aspirations, as one user hopes, "I really hope to see that baby doing music one day." The skill and passion that Doreen Ketchens exhibits have left many in awe, with another commenter highlighting, "It's impressive how easily she hit those high notes. Those can be tricky on a clarinet, IIRC."

For those who wish to see more of Doreen Ketchens in action, a YouTube link has been shared: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCE9PaXvNxY, and another link to a CBS feature: https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/yNz9wYgBJ4rHMeEWSzU_MphpVLMUCYf5/.

The encouraging interaction between Doreen Ketchens and her grandson, coupled with her incredible musical talent, has created a video that continues to bring joy and inspiration to many. As one commenter aptly put it, "We need more of this in the world!"

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Top Comments from Imgur

Exyr

She played one of my friends birthdays. Amazing musician.

Mechwarrior719

I love everything about his. Her hair, that sweet lil baby, the caricature of herself next to an old photo of herself, the music; just everything about this gives me happy feelings.

rebelhead

I really hope to see that baby doing music one day.

VeryStableGenius

You are my sunshine...

thejessicat05

I love Doreen! She’s such an icon!

goodtimehadbyall

For those of you with Netflix, you can watch a Q**** Eye episode with her in season 8.

missuspupperlady

I am in tears! Some mamas get to be great grandmothers. Mine can barely scrape together enough consideration to ask how my baby is doing over the phone. Shout out to the present and powerful grandmas!

TsubakiTragic

That's not just a g'ma who plays clarinet, that's Doreen Ketchens and she is a stunning musician. She's probably a pretty good g'ma too.

Zeterai

More people need to know about Doreen. G******* does she work that clarinet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCE9PaXvNxY

AuthGaeuvyen

I played clarinet for a long time. Was first chair when I was in school. I could learn a A LOT, and I mean A LOT from her. Especially those staccatos. Damn what that tongue do.

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