"I booked Elaine Dame and her trio for a high profile corporate client event and am so glad I did. A perfect fit from beginning to end. She was exactly what the client was expecting. Her music always lights up the venue yet Elaine and the wonderfully talented musicians she works with understand that with many corporate functions the client wants to be subtly entertained while they do business and not have to compete with the music on stage. She is easy to work with, always professional and really listens to the clients' needs from music style to the purpose of the evening whether it's a wedding or a networking event. I will continue to highly recommend her to a variety of clients." August, 2005

"Having heard Elaine Dame perform at a few other events, I knew that when the opportunity arose, I'd love to have her at mine. Elaine added just the right touch of elegant sophistication that helped transform our event from a 'night out' into a 'night to remember.' And, how did she know to sing my favorite standard, "The Nearness of You," just at the right moment? She's a magical performer!"  September, 2005

"I have had the privilege of seeing Elaine perform in person many times...in fact, she was our singer at our wedding. Elaine is simply wonderful! She has an amazing voice. If you like jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, or Nat King Cole, you will love Elaine!" October, 2004

"My mother and I first saw Elaine Dame singing folk covers at a local club. Needless to say we had a lovely time because the very next day I went about booking Elaine for my wedding. Beginning with my first interaction with Elaine, I was continually impressed by her warmth and professionalism. But most of all I was absolutely blown away by her talent. Hearing her sing is such a joy - her voice is clear and strong and beautiful. And making beautiful music appears effortless for Elaine. She sounds equally wonderful covering folk ballads as she does performing jazz classics as she did at our wedding. I know that our wedding was a delight due largely in part to the ambience that Elaine helped create. Booking Elaine Dame for my wedding was honestly one of the smartest decisions I made and certainly the best investment. Years from now my husband and I may not remember the food we served or the flowers on the table, but I am sure that the memory of walking down the aisle to Elaine singing "Over the Rainbow" will stay with us. Thank you, Elaine, for making our wedding so beautiful and memorable."  July, 2004

"Elaine Dame is outstanding! She set the perfect mood for our wedding - from the background music during hors-d'oeuvres to dancing after dinner. The music was fantastic and we received many compliments from our guests. I would recommend Elaine to anybody looking to add a level of class and elegance to their wedding." May, 2003

“Elaine simply radiates from the stage, with an obvious passion for what she does and, more importantly, an openly expressed enjoyment of the very nature of the process. She is one of a rare group of singers who treats her instrument as just that, and so is able to perform with her band instead of just in front of them. Plus, there really may not be a nicer person on any stage in Chicago.”  July, 2006

"Elaine's trio has been performing at my restaurant for over a year now. Her music is sophisticated, lively and highly enjoyable! It really enhances the atmosphere and my guests can still converse and enjoy their experience. She knows just how to 'read' the room and her and her musicians are always stylish and professional." August, 2006 - Stephanie was an 08' contestant/winner on TV's "Top Chef"

"Elaine Dame and her group create memories. All of our friends and family are still talking about her performance and how much her group truly loves their art and performance. The music was beautiful, the performers professional and enjoyable to work with. We have become true fans and will make arrangements to see her play in public venues in the very near future. Can't praise her and thank her enough!" October, 2006

"There is nothing like live music to make a party special, and there is nobody like Elaine Dame to perform. Great voice, great style, great lady! Every year Elaine leads a group of talented jazz musicians and entertains for my holiday party. My guests love her. I wouldn't have the party without her, and can't recommend her highly enough!” December, 2006

"Elaine and her jazz group proved to be the perfect fit for my event. They played elegant and lively music and everyone said it was a real highlight. Elaine will spend time with you before your event to make absolutely sure you get what you're looking for and if you have any samples of music you would like then don't be afraid to make a list as a guideline. They will easily add your favorites to their repertoire. They're often playing around Chicago (sometimes at The Drake Hotel) so if you get the opportunity to hear them play somewhere I highly recommend it, whether you book them or not you'll have a fun time doing "research",  as I did."  October, 2007

"It is the good fortune that we selected Elaine Dame to perform at our recent anniversary celebration. Her musical selections were fitting for the occasion and we thought she was just the touch of class we wanted for this special event. Elaine Dame delivered!"  June, 2007

"When planning a rather large scale Christmas/Holiday party last year, we knew we wanted live music to compliment the evening's activities. Having heard Elaine previously at Scylla Restaurant, there was only one choice for our party. Elaine and her accompanists did an outstanding job by creating the visual and musical impact of a live performance while being sensitive to not overpowering the guests' conversations. Her musical selections showcased her talents as a jazz vocalist while weaving in the holiday spirit. During and after the event we received uniformly positive comments as to her performance and the touch of class that she added to the evening. We couldn't have been more pleased with our choice to have her perform. As a matter of fact, we've booked Elaine for our 2007 holiday party."  December, 2007

"They were absolutely the VERY BEST choice that I could've made to have our party fabulous. They were wonderful.  I'm SOOOO very glad that I found your site and found Elaine through it as well.  I would DEFINATELY recommend her to anyone.  Thanks so much!"  August, 2009

"Elaine was a delight to work with.  Very talented and a joy to meet.  I would highly recommend her!  October, 2006

"Elaine was WONDERFUL!!!  Our elders really enjoyed her performance and her voice was amazing.  She was considerate, took requests, and interacted with the audience beautifully.  What an absolute treat."  February, 2006

"Our organization was having a fundraiser and Elaine Dame was referred to us by an associate. What a wonderful experience we had working with her. She was very accommodating and professional and fun to work with. Her music selections for the event were perfect and her voice was sweet and clear. Our group loved her so much, we invited her back for the following year fundraiser. Good local talent is very hard to find. Chicago has a great catch and after hearing her, we know that others will say the same!!" October, 2008

"I never formally thanked you for being the highlight of our wedding day.  You truly made our wedding day so special..having you perform was honestly the one thing that I wanted.  I can't even begin to thank you for your voice, your smiles and your personality throughout the evening!"  May, 2007

"My clients at “Fulton’s On The River” truly enjoyed your talent, showmanship and professional demeanor.  We’ve heard only wonderful things about you and your terrific trio!  Thanks for making yourself available to us.  I look forward to the next opportunity to showcase you for one of our future clients!"  November, 2009

"Elaine was a pleasure to work with! My only complaint was that she had to stop! Seriously, the mood she set for our event, the little "At Last" serenade after our ceremony was and will always be unforgettable."  September, 2008

"Elaine and her crew are ALWAYS fantastic! This was the 2nd time that we hired her to perform for our company and both times were really great. Besides having a wonderful voice and timing, she is extremely accommodating and fun! Her personality really makes an event - she is the utmost professional and I would absolutely hire her again. 5 stars all the way! Thanks Elaine - you're amazing and all our clients/staff think so too!"  June, 2009

"Elaine Dame is fabulous in every way. She is an accomplished vocalist, a great entertainer and also a true business professional. She just simply "gets it." We were thrilled with Elaine and her Quartet and highly recommend them for sophisticated jazz." October, 2009

"I thought Elaine did an excellent job... Easy to work with, pleasant to speak to, and a wonderful performer. You would definitely be pleased with hiring for your event!"  December, 2007

"Elaine Dame and her group were great. We got married on December 20th just as a huge snow storm hit. Elaine made it to our event without any problems. She was also an amazing singer. She made our cocktail and dinner hour so special. I would highly recommend her. We received so many compliments on how great the music was." December, 2007

"Elaine, Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your performance at yesterday's wedding. The combination of your voice, the songs selected and your first-rate musicians made for a wonderful backdrop to the occasion. All the best, (Rabbi) Michael" July, 2009

“From the first time I met Elaine, I found her to be warm, vivacious, and incredibly talented. She was very flexible when we had some last-minute changes, and was nothing but enthusiastic every step of the way. We'll definitely bring Elaine back for future events!”  September, 2006

“Elaine is the perfect solution to any party or event. She's classy, beautiful and sings like a bird. Her voice is like velvet and honey. Smooth and sweet. She is a PRO.” March, 2007

“Elaine always brightens my spirit when I see her perform! Her enthusiasm about what she is doing on stage is enjoyable and communicated to the audience. The muscians she performs with are equally as talented and enjoyable as well.”  April, 2005

“My huband and I hired Elaine Dame to sing at our wedding reception. Elaine has a beautiful voice, possess great vocal and interpretative talents, is a lovely person, and conducts her business in the most professional manner. We loved her work so much that we also created a CD of several songs as a gift for our wedding guests -- which was extremely well received.” July, 2005

“Elaine is one of our favorite performers. Her intimate style and warmth are perfect for our Saturday night jazz series. She is our first choice for important evenings like New Year's Eve and Valentines Day. Elaine is top tier all the way.” February, 2007

“Elaine is easy to work with and truly understands customer needs requirements. She provides a high-quality service at a very reasonable price and we would definitely work with her again and recommend her unconditionally.” June, 2009

“Elaine has an extraordinary talent. Her voice is heaven! I highly recommend hiring her for any corporate or personal event! Very professional and personable as well!” March, 2008

“Elaine has a stunning amount of talent. The beauty of her performances may actually bring you to tears, as it sometimes does to me. She brings an original vision to her performances, so you don't feel like you're hearing a cheap imitation of some other famous singer, you're hearing Elaine Dame. I must also report that I've worked side-by-side with Elaine, in a previous life when we both waited tables at a busy upscale restaurant. In that sort of stressful work environment, you will certainly find out a person's true colors. Elaine was a reliable, solid, poised and classy person to work with. I think this is important because there are some amazingly creative people out there who are very difficult to work with and not always reliable. Elaine is easy to work with, and you can count on her to live up to her word. She's a consummate professional in everything she does.”  April, 2006

“Elaine is a lovely, charming, funny, professional singer and band leader. I would and have recommended her to many clients and always hear back nothing but glowing accounts of her work.”  June, 2004

"Elaine Dame is sensational!  As a wedding and event planner I knew I had to have her perform at my sister’s wedding.  Elaine was the hit of the day, I received compliment after compliment about how wonderful Elaine’s music was.  Elaine is talented, graceful, kind, professional, and elegant.  Elaine executed my music requests perfectly, she acted as the MC and was so efficient, no one could take their eyes off of her.  Elaine sang a breathtaking version of “What a Wonderful World” for my sister and father’s first dance, that brought tears to my father’s eyes, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.  Elaine also took a very special request that I had for her and did a gorgeous rendition of “Happy Birthday” for my 4 year old cousin who shared her birthday with my sister’s wedding.  Elaine’s music set the mood for the wedding, she provided tunes that were sentimental, beautiful, and clear; she simply created memories.  I will be using Elaine Dame for all of my special events to come as there is nothing else like her in Chicago!" -  August, 2009 Heather is also a wedding planner at Heather Ever Present.

"Without a doubt, you (and your musicians) made our wedding an absolute sensation!  We think your voice is a gift from the gods and then your gift back to us mortals, that it is sheer beauty at it's best..."  August, 2009

"Elaine was perfect for our event.  From the first time I contacted her, I couldn't help but notice how warm and enthusiastic she is.  Elaine's performance was stunning; she delivered a professional, class act for our event.  In addition to her amazing voice and stage presence, her quartet and sound technicians truly understood our needs and requirements.  Extraordinary talent, very personable and professional!" September, 2008

"Elaine Dame is absolutely amazing!  She performed a Sunday concert at North Shore Senior Center to rave reviews.  Everyone was singing and dancing in their seats.  Elaine has a commanding stage presence and her voice is beautiful.  She is dynamic and engaging.  We can't wait to hear her sing again."  March, 2009

"Elaine played at our corporate event in our trade show booth at McCormick Place.  It was not a perfect venue, but she was the perfect choice.  Elaine's singing roused the crowd and brought much interest and attention to our booth, exactly what we were looking for.  Not only is Elaine extremely talented and a joy to listen to, she was very professional and organized.  I highly recommend her."  May, 2010

"You and your musicians added a perfect mix of sophistication and sass to Friday night's Lawn Ball. Over the past few days, I've heard many positive comments about the addition of a live music to the event. It's been awhile since we've sprung for an ensemble of your caliber at this event, but, when I took over co-chair duties this year, I IMMEDIATELY pictured your group playing on that terrace! Your performance gave the event the extra "oomph" it's been craving; something to kick it up a notch!  July, 2010

"Actually - just wanted to say thank you once again for your heroic efforts yesterday - you and your ensemble did such a fantastic job, and sounded amazing, even through the longest set ever known to man. Everyone commented on how beautiful you sounded and looked, and also how incredibly easy you were to work with. Thank you so much for being such a pro through the whole process - it made the whole thing so much more enjoyable for me!  July, 2010

"Thank you so much for your performance at the jazz festival. I hope you had as much fun as I did. Your singing was especially heartfelt and nuanced. I could tell the audience was hanging on to every twist of phrase." August, 2010

“Elaine is an inspired, dynamic and talented vocalist. Her show is fresh, fun and fabulous! Any venue that needs a Jazz vocalist will be happy that they hired Elaine!”  August, 2010

“Elaine is an excellent singer and bandleader. She is professional, courteous, and can accommodate many musical styles. You will be very happy if you hire her.” August, 2010

“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!” August, 2010

“Elaine is a highly respected musician and vocalist in the jazz community. A terrific vocalist, flautist. Wherever she performs, she exudes complete professionalism.” August, 2010