Elaine Dame

“Dame delivers the perfect twists and turns on every phrase, swinging from a whisper to a husky wail with confidence and panache” ~ Jazzreview.com

“ Dame has risen to the top rank of Chicago jazz singers. She possesses all the musicality you could want in a true jazz vocalist – centered intonation, an enviable command of rhythm and a translucent but powerful instrument.”
~ Neil Tesser, Author, “The Playboy Guide to Jazz”

“From the start, it was apparent that Dame offered optimism, enthusiasm, and joy for both her partners and the jazz standards they played together. This musical attitude was just as appealing as her considerable vocal and flute playing skills…her intelligent phrasing proves she actually listens to the lyrics that she sings…a resounding musical success…”
~ Chicago Jazz Magazine

“ Chicago jazz singer Elaine Dame continues to be a gem in the city’s vocal jazz scene.”
~TimeOut Chicago 2009

“ Elaine Dame has a winning stage presence and a chameleon-like vocal flexibility.”
~ The Chicago Reader 1995