April Stevens

1929–2023 (age 94)

Biography

April Stevens' smoky soprano and elegant phrasing made songs like “Deep Purple” and “Teach Me Tiger” staples of the early 1960s pop landscape.

She shared a lifetime of collaboration with her brother Nino Tempo, keeping audiences captivated with lush arrangements while mentoring younger performers who admired her craft.

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