Recordings

Reminiscing, Dame’s third recording, marks an exciting departure from traditional vocal jazz, breathing new life into the genre with innovative arrangements that pay homage to the diverse musical landscape of the 1970s, creating a sonic tapestry that is both familiar and refreshingly original.

Elaine’s sophomore CD was recorded at Studio Media in Evanston in the summer of 2014. “The CD features tunes written by some of the giants of popular music, including Irving Berlin, Stanley Turrentine, Richard Rodgers, Joni Mitchell, and Richard Thompson. The album pairs Dame’s masterful vocals with the skillful playing of some of Chicago’s top jazz musicians.” ~Convozine

Elaine Dame's debut recording Comes Love was released in 2005 to wide critical acclaim and worldwide radio play. The album features an all-star lineup of Chicago jazz musicians: pianist Jeremy Kahn (featured on Marian McPartland’s “Piano Jazz” on NPR), bassist Rob Amster (Kurt Elling’s long-time sideman), drummer Tim Davis, trumpet player Art Davis, legendary violinist Johnny Frigo and guitarist Dave Onderdonk.