Chicago Jazz Singer and Jazz Band, Elaine DameJazz Singer from Chicago, IL

Hire celebrated Chicago jazz singer and jazz band leader, Elaine Dame, and you'll be treated to a swinging, festive ambiance of urban sophistication and elegance. Since 1997, Elaine and her team of professional musicians have provided entertainment for hundreds of events in Chicago, the Midwest and the nation. Whether she is performing in New York's legendary Rainbow Room, The Chicago Jazz Festival or for your Chicago wedding or Chicago corporate event, gala or fundraiser, Elaine is committed to providing a superior level of service and musicianship that is unparalleled in the industry. "Dame has risen to the top ranks of Chicago jazz singers."-NEIL TESSER, AUTHOR, PLAYBOY GUIDE TO JAZZ "A winning stage presence and chameleon-like vocal flexibility"-THE CHICAGO READER "Jazz dynamo Dame continues to be a gem in the city's vocal jazz scene"-TIME OUT CHICAGO "Elaine simply radiates from the stage" - KEITH DOUGLAS, MANAGER DIRECTOR, RAINBOW ROOM, NYC Chicago jazz singer Elaine Dame provides CLASSIC AND SWINGING JAZZ, vocal or instrumental, for any event. She is ranked the #1 jazz singer and bandleader on the Gigmasters site. MORE ABOUT ELAINE DAME Elaine will: -create a custom package and performance, using a variety of jazz combos and learn a special song for your event. -exceed your expectations and ensure that you are completely, utterly satisfied with her services. -handle all the details at the venue with regards to parking, load-in and set-up and working with other vendors. -use a state-of-the-art sound system with a qualified sound technician on site at all times. -provide contracts and documents in a timely and efficient manner. -meet with you for a complimentary consultation, as often as needed, and be at your service any time of the day or night. -process all major credit cards for easy, secure payment. RECENT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: Thomas Lipsmeyer - Awards Night Client, The University of Chicago's Summer Institute of Sustainability and Energy "One word. Fabulous. Elaine performed at the concluding banquet for a sustainability and energy summer program that UIC threw at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. Elaine sounded as wonderful by the end of the event as she did at the beginning. Her style, intonation, choice of music and stage presence were simply wonderful. The members of her band were also phenomenal musicians, and she could not have put together a better team. Elaine is not only EXTREMELY talented, but wonderful to work with. She was flexible in all things business and music related, and her sparkling personality made her a memorable addition to the banquet that she performed at. She was consistently doted over by attendees as one of the top reasons the evening was so successful. TRULY A TREAT." Steve Daugherty – Corporate Christmas Party Client “In a word: Awesome! Elaine performed at our Roaring 20's holiday party much to our guest's delight! She was fantastic to work with, and really helped to make our event a success! I would highly recommend Elaine for any event you are having!” Jeff Souva and Jim Bennett - Midwest Organizers, Lambda Legal Fundraising Event "We are honored to have had you perform at our event for the last two years! Your support and extra effort made the event so special. You and your band were fantastic! Our guests and attendees have greatly enjoyed your performances, especially the "sponsor song" you so effortlessly composed. Your talent and style is unmatched and your presence has helped us produce a beautiful and special evening." WHAT THE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SAY ABOUT ELAINE DAME: “UNBELIEVABLY Thankful I hired Elaine. I saw Elaine Dame perform at a holiday party, and I loved her energy, so when it was time to hire a jazz singer for a 100 person birthday event, I knew who to call. This was a huge weekend celebration with a LOT of moving parts. Without question, one of the best decisions I made was hiring Elaine. I knew she was lovely with great voice, from hearing her perform at the holiday party I attended. What I came to find out was that she is also INCREDIBLY flexible, professional, on-point, responsible, and helpful. Working with her was a complete pleasure. Without question, I would recommend her. If you hire her, I am sure you will be as pleased and relieved as I was to have found her.” Bryan Herb – Chief Marketing Officer, Zoom Vacations “Elaine is a class act - start to finish. We worked together on a very large event, and she handled all of the pre planning logistics with grace and a smile. She remained incredibly flexible through the end, and was always extremely responsive. The greatest pleasure was finally getting to hear her perform - she's an incredible talent, and performed a fantastic set that was perfect for the evening. It was a true joy, and I'd recommend her anywhere!” -MELISSA SNOWZA, Musical Coordinator, Private Event in Lake Geneva, WI