April Varner’s Vocal Revue
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
April Varner’s Vocal Revue is billed at Zinc Bar in Manhattan on December 14. The listing names the revue but does not name any additional performers or describe the set, guests, a release, tribute, residency, or late presentation. It places the show in Zinc Bar’s close-up performance room, where the stage and vintage bar share a lounge-style layout designed for attentive listening. Art Deco details include velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar; the venue presents jazz alongside Brazilian and African rhythms and sometimes hosts multiple sets and late-night jams.
No further biographical information about April Varner’s Vocal Revue is available here. The supplied material does not identify where Varner or the revue comes from, the musicians involved, recordings, collaborators, or prior appearances; it also includes no critical notices or reviewer quotations. What is confirmed is the billed name: April Varner’s Vocal Revue. The evening is therefore best understood as a vocal-revue booking at a Manhattan room whose history includes performances by Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk.
Zinc Bar offers a richly textured experience where the past and present of jazz converge in a single, dimly lit room adorned with Art Deco details like velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar. The venue’s layout centers around a close-up stage and a vintage bar, creating a setting where the music is both the focus and a shared journey. Patrons can expect expertly crafted cocktails alongside performances that range from world-class jazz to vibrant Brazilian and African rhythms, often featuring multiple sets and occasional late-night jams. The seating is lounge-style, encouraging attentive listening rather than casual chatter, making it a place to immerse fully in the sound. This is a space where history lingers, once hosting legends like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk, now continuing their legacy with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe.