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.