Exceptional Client Feedback:

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Marci L. Sahinoglu

 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 ambiance 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.” 

 

Brian Di Bartolomeo and Matthew Saleski 
“Talent, beauty, professionalism, and.. magic! We had the good fortune to meet Elaine at our dear friend Chris’ annual Christmas party years ago, swinging to her lovely voice. Years later, as my husband and I decided to get married, we looked no further than Elaine to set the mood for our special day on another friends’ farm in Michigan. We asked her to perform for both the ceremony and reception– two different experiences we wanted to create. Elaine met with us several times before the date to make sure everything was just right. She also recruited an amazing band–trumpet, keyboard, bass, and drums–to back it all up. She created a custom arrangement for our ceremony and allowed another friend of ours to perform “Just Breathe” with her. It was electric and gave everyone goosebumps. Later– she allowed me (the amateur) to perform with them with my Tenor Sax. What a thrill! From all the pictures throughout the day, everyone was smiling throughout. Elaine brought the music, the mood, and the joy to it all. We were so blessed to have had her perform for us.” 

 

Jim Palmich 
“Elaine Dame was nothing short of outstanding for our recent wedding. She gladly incorporated the songs we chose from her playlist with the other selections her trio deftly played. Never was the volume overbearing or intrusive. She even took requests from guests without cheapening the slickness of her performance. Beyond her musical prowess, you will be hard-pressed to find a more professional musician in the Chicago-land area, in terms of logistics, set-up and coordinating with event planners. She is sincere in her craft and truly delivered a fantastic performance for our guests. If you are looking for a talented, diverse, and truly lights out jazz performer, look no further.” 

 

Elizabeth and Sarah Dale 

“We never dreamed we would have live music at our wedding—that is until we met Elaine. She was a perfect choice, her band was superb, and working with her was the most stress-free part of our wedding planning. We knew we were in good hands with her experience, organization and great taste in music. And, we especially appreciated the care she took with our first dance—“That’s All.” We will always remember the music and radiant joy Elaine and her band brought to our special day.” 

 

Nancy and Ed Segreti 
“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.” 

 

Kara and Matt Schlagheck 
“My wife and I had the privilege of having Elaine Dame and her Quartet perform on our wedding night. The music, and her voice, truly made the night unforgettable. The talent and professionalism that she brought to our special night were beyond anything we expected. One of the most frequent comments we heard from our guests was, ‘Who is singing? She is amazing.’ Her style perfectly fit the intimate reception we held, but it is obvious that Elaine would have no problem on any stage, large or small. In the time leading up to the event, Elaine was up-front, knowledgeable, and thankful. We never pretended to be connoisseurs of music or jazz, so we left most of the evening in her hands. She came through beautifully. I would recommend her services for any occasion. If she can get my family to dance, she can do anything. I can’t say enough about her, and I look forward to seeing her perform in the future. Give her a look and you will not be disappointed.”