Evoto

"Varner set a high mark for her debut ... the 29-year-old delivers with plenty of flare, showing off her impressive range."

Down_Beat

"A deeply emotional and persuasive singer, Varner’s voice is radiant, at times haunting, vulnerable yet always confident..."

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Winter Songs Vol. 3
Everywhere Nov 20th, 2026

April Varner's third installation in her Winter Songs collection on Madre Vaca Records. Listen to the first single, "Baby's First Christmas" (Ft. Jason Robert Brown): Streaming or Purchase.

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cover

April Varner's tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald.

April-by-April-Varner

April Varner's debut studio album from Cellar Music Records.

AV - Winter Songs Vol1

Featuring Emmet Cohen, Chico Pinheiro, and Nicole Zuraitis.

April Varner's second installment in her Winter Songs collection.

awards

2025 Rising Star Female Vocalist of the Year, 73rd Annual Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll

Downbeat Magazine Best Albums of 2024 - Debuts

2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition Winner

honorable mention

2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards

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NYC-based jazz vocalist with the curly red hair from Toledo, Ohio, April Varner is a name you won’t soon forget. She is often praised for her “ability to adapt her amazingly pliable voice to a wide range of styles and settings...” (Hot House Jazz Magazine, 2025). Read full bio...