Jenna Colombet

 

Violin

France

Jenna Colombet is a Franco-American violinist, singer, bassist and composer known for her versatile performances that fuse elements of swing jazz, folk, and classical music. One of the founder and violinist of San Lyon, a swing jazz quartet based in Los Angeles, Jenna has established herself as a prominent figure in the modern swing music scene.

San Lyon was originally formed as a trio in 2019 by Paige Herschell from San Antonio, TX, Dani Vargas from Santiago, Chile, and Jenna from Lyon, France, which inspired the band's name. In 2022, bassist Katie Cavera from Indianapolis, IN, joined the group, expanding their sound.

In addition to her violin playing, Jenna sings in French, adding a distinctive touch to the band's performances. She also plays snare drums and upright bass from time to time when Katie switches to banjo, demonstrating her versatility as a multi-instrumentalist.

San Lyon regularly performs at prestigious jazz festivals in California such as the Django Birthday Festival in Berkeley, the Dixieland Jazz Festival in Fresno, the Jazz Bash by the Bay Festival in Monterey (where they shared the stage with Le Jazz Hot), the Hot Jazz Jubilee in Sacramento, the Redwood Coast Music Festival in Eureka, and the Sun Valley Festival in Idaho.

Jenna is also an accomplished composer, having written the music for the musical tale "Vasilisa." Additionally, she plays bass in the rock band Thou Shall Doubt, showing her ability to excel in various musical genres.

Jenna's musical journey continues to evolve, with San Lyon poised for even greater heights, bringing the joy of swing jazz to audiences worldwide.