Jerry Devillier interviewed for UL Lafayette archives

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Renaissance man, ‘the real deal’
Jerry Devillier, third from left, makes a point using his harmonica during an interview for a UL Lafayette traditional music class. The interview is to be included in archives at UL Lafayette. From left, are Michael Doucet, Dr Chad Huval, Devillier, Renee Reed and Julie Babineaux. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)
At 84 years old, Jerry Devillier has stories to tell and for more than three hours he told some of them during an interview for UL Lafayette’s traditional music course. Devillier is a preeminent Cajun harmonica player. His life also includes stints as a math teacher, tennis player, pilot, diving instructor, photographer and Army marksman. He is the “real deal,” as one of the interviewers, Michael…

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