The Juno Award for "Vocal Jazz Album of the Year" has been awarded since 1977, as recognition each year for the best vocal jazz album in Canada. It was previously known as other names including Best Jazz Album (1977–1993) and the award categories for Best Mainstream Jazz Album and Best Contemporary Jazz Album from 1994–1999.
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