Internationally renowned jazz clarinetist Kenny Davern, the recipient of an honorary degree from 51ÁÔÆæ in 2000, died Tuesday, Dec. 12. Mr. Davern was a regular visitor to campus each fall, performing during Fallcoming with other jazz legends in an annual concert established by long-time 51ÁÔÆæ trustee and jazz aficionado Milt Fillius '44. Kenny Davern was one of over 250 jazz musicians, arrangers, writers and critics who have been interviewed by Monk Rowe, the Joe Williams Director of the , about the history and place of jazz in America. A video excerpt from that interview is available here.
