Versipel Collective – cello
Jennie Brent is a cellist and teacher based in New Orleans, LA. Originally from the New York area, she studied at Bard College and Manhattan School of Music, where she was mentored by Ole Akahoshi, Peter Wiley, and Julia Lichten. Since moving to New Orleans in 2020, Jennie has become an active part of the city’s vibrant music scene. She enjoys collaborating across genres, recording as a studio musician, and exploring improvisation and composition. Jennie performs regularly with Semaj & The Blues Experiment, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Miss Morning, The Klezmerinas, Versipel New Music, and is a founding member of Coralai- a string band that composes and performs their original music. Coralai’s debut album, Secret Earth, is set to release in March 2026. In addition to maintaining an active private cello studio, Jennie has been a cello faculty member of Kinhaven Music School Junior Session since 2024.