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Jenny Scheinman
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Violinists · b. 1979

Jenny Scheinman

American jazz violinist and composer

Born
8 June 1979
Country
United States
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Jenny Scheinman is a jazz musician who plays violin. Jenny Scheinman was born on 8 June 1979. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “The Rabbi's Lover” (2001) to “All Species Parade” (2024).

Jenny Scheinman is an American jazz violinist. She has produced several critically acclaimed solo albums, including 12 Songs, named one of the Top Ten Albums of 2005 by The New York Times. She has played with Linda Perry, Norah Jones, Nels Cline, Lou Reed, Ani Difranco, Bruce Cockburn, Aretha Franklin, Lucinda Williams, Bono, Bill Frisell, the Hot Club of San Francisco, and Allison Miller. In 2008 Scheinman released a self-titled vocal album. She has also played with her friend, Sean Lennon, on the Late Show with David Letterman. Her playing is frequently used as soundbed for NPR programming. Her album Mischief & Mayhem features guitarist Nels Cline, drummer Jim Black, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. She grew up in Petrolia, California, a remote area of Humboldt County near Cape Mendocino.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Rabbi's Lover 2001
Shalagaster 2004
12 Songs 2005
Crossing the Field 2008
Jenny Scheinman 2008
Mischief & Mayhem 2012
The Littlest Prisoner 2014
Here on Earth 2017
Parlour Game 2019
All Species Parade 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Jenny Scheinman is credited as a sideman

2002 Come Away With Me — Norah Jones violin
2003 The Intercontinentals — Bill Frisell violin
2004 Unspeakable — Bill Frisell violin
2005 RICHTER 858 — Bill Frisell violin
2008 Disfarmer — Bill Frisell violin
2009 Live at The Barbican, London, UK, November 15, 2005 — Bill Frisell violin
2010 Sign of Life — Bill Frisell violin
2013 Big Sur — Bill Frisell violin
2015 Live in Austin, TX, 03/08/15 — Bill Frisell violin
2018 Sign Of Life: Music For 858 Quartet — Bill Frisell violin

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jenny Scheinman play?

Jenny Scheinman is known for playing violin.

When and where was Jenny Scheinman born?

Jenny Scheinman was born 8 June 1979.

What are Jenny Scheinman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Rabbi's Lover (2001), Shalagaster (2004), 12 Songs (2005), Crossing the Field (2008) and Jenny Scheinman (2008).

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