Ale Avery Nunez is a 2026 first time Juno Nominee for Vocal Jazz Album for her EP Under the Lemon Tree, it was also one of the top 25 Jazz releases in 2025 by JazzFM91.1. A vocalist, songwriter and bandleader rooted in jazz and soul and based in Toronto, Canada, Ale brings a musical sophistication to every performance, with a tone that is uniquely her own and a true dedication to her artistry. Her influences range from Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Nat King Cole, and Etta Jones to Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones and Feist. An honours graduate of the Bachelor of Music degree at Humber College, Ale has established herself as an in-demand vocalist and musician, making her mark in music scenes near and far. You can often see her perform at venues such as The Rex and Jazz Bistro. She has sung with some of the best musicians of Toronto and New York City including Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, Adam Arruda, Peter Bernstein and more. Ale was featured in JazzFM91’s 2024 Discover Women in Jazz series. More recently Ale performed at the Toronto Jazz Festival 2026 opening for Mei Simones and to a sold out show at the PEC Jazz Festival 2026. Ale was one of five finalists in the 2025 Ella Fitzgerald International Jazz Vocal Competition by The Blues Alley Jazz Society. Ale’s debut album Blue Room with Cellar Music featuring Peter Bernstein and Neil Swainson was released August 28, 2026 and is available on all platforms. Ale is currently pursuing her Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at Juilliard in NYC – the first Canadian vocalist accepted into the program!
