April Varner

Winner of the International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition and named a Rising Star in the DownBeat Critics Poll, vocalist April Varner is a master of improvisational scat and vocalese. Hailed by The New York City Jazz Record and Hot House Jazz Guide for her impressive range and pliable vocal agility, the Manhattan School of Music graduate has collaborated with icons like Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli, and Emmet Cohen. Headlining top clubs globally?from Birdland and Dizzy's Club to London's Ronnie Scott's?Varner delivers a high-energy performance celebrating the American Songbook, hard-bop improvisations, and selections from her acclaimed Cellar Music Group releases. Jimmy's features a full-service restaurant, and food is available for purchase at every performance. Doors open at 5:30 PM, when you can order dinner directly from your ticketed seat, no separate dinner reservations needed! Kitchen service runs from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases and to check out our food and beverage menus, please visit jimmysoncongress.com. Please note: Ticket sales outside of Jimmy's Box Office and Ticketmaster are not purchased directly from Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club.