David Chevan

David Chevan is a Professor in the Music Department at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), where he teaches Jazz History, American Music, and Jewish Music courses. He also offers applied instruction in improvisation for students of all skill levels and directs the SCSU Jazz Standards Ensemble.

• Academic Rank: Professor of Music
• Key Research Areas: Jazz, improvisation, Jewish music, ensemble pedagogy
• Performance Highlights: Co-founder of The Afro-Semitic Experience, Nu Haven Kapelye, and Theodicy Jazz Collective

His scholarly work appears in the Grove Dictionary of American Music (2013), focusing on jazz musicians like Doc Cheatham and Scott LaFaro. Recent performances include concerts in Toronto, Italy, and at the Middletown Fireworks Festival (2024). He has received grants from CSU-AAUP for projects like Music for the Nu Haven Kapelye and Jazz Souls on Fire.

Chevan's performances blend jazz with interfaith themes, including collaborations at venues like the State Capitol Building (Hartford, 2024) and the Great Synagogue of Florence (2023). He also explores improvisation pedagogy through presentations at conferences such as the College Music Society Northeast Chapter Meeting (2017).