Dear April: Debut Album Single Release Party at Birdland

April Varner, Curly Redhead and Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist, makes her Birdland Jazz Club Debut! Having worked with a multitude of legendary artists and jazz luminaries such as Jane Monheit, Russell Malone, Kurt Elling, and more, join us in celebrating the release of the first single off her upcoming Debut Album, Dear April . Produced by GRAMMY Award-Winning Drummer and Educator, Ulysses Owens Jr., the album pays homage to her name, consisting exclusively of songs that contain the word April. The idea behind Ms. Varners Dear April is tongue-in-cheek, but it spans across styles and textures. This record shows her breadth of influence, and it is matched by a real depth of feeling, discipline, vocal prowess, and active listening...

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April Varner, Curly Redhead and Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist, makes her Birdland Jazz Club Debut! Having worked with a multitude of legendary artists and jazz luminaries such as Jane Monheit, Russell Malone, Kurt Elling, and more, join us in celebrating the release of the first single off her upcoming Debut Album, Dear April . Produced by GRAMMY Award-Winning Drummer and Educator, Ulysses Owens Jr., the album pays homage to her name, consisting exclusively of songs that contain the word April. The idea behind Ms. Varners Dear April is tongue-in-cheek, but it spans across styles and textures. This record shows her breadth of influence, and it is matched by a real depth of feeling, discipline, vocal prowess, and active listening. On Dear April- a letter to herself, perhaps- she shows us just how much she believes in this music. Featuring Benny Benack III (trumpet, vocals), Caelan Cardello (piano), Shimon Gambourg (bass) and Ahmad Johnson (drums).

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