Brazilian genius Hermeto Pascoal gets honorary NEC Doctorate

Brazilian genius composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory during NEC's 146th annual Commencement yesterday, May 21. [Pictured above by © Eric Antoniou: New England Conservatory Interim President Tom Novak, honorary Doctor of Music degree recipient Hermeto Pascoal and NEC Jazz Studies Department Chair Ken Schaphorst.]

Pictured below by © Eric Antoniou:
Brazilian composer/multi-instrumentalist and NEC honorary Doctor of Music degree recipient Hermeto Pascoal presented New England Conservatory Interim President Tom Novak with an original score.