Renaissance man, ‘the real deal’
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...