Elaine Dame sings - and people stop and li sten. Since 1996\, the woman \;Time Out Chicago calls &ldquo\;a jazz d ynamo" and "a gem in the city's vocal \;jazz scene" has been turning h eads and capturing attention at venerable \;jazz venues from coast to coast\, bringing her unique\, superlative \;interpretations to vintage vocal classics and modern standards alike. \;Elaine worked for years in Chicago&rsquo\;s theater scene before turning her \;whole focus to jazz. It&rsquo\;s no wonder the Chicago Reader wrote\, &ldquo\;Ms. Dame&nb sp\;has a winning stage presence and chameleon-like vocal flexibility.&rdq uo\;
\nOriginally from Toronto\, Chris White has gained recognition as a leader with the albums Young at Heart and Tributaries. At home in a h ost of genres and settings\, he has made his name as a go-to freelance pia nist\, arranger\, and accompanist in the Chicago area. His performance cre dits include the Chicago Jazz Festival\, The Jazz Showcase\, The Green Mil l\, Winter&rsquo\;s Jazz Club\, Cliff Bell&rsquo\;s\, Catalina Jazz Club\, Feinstein&rsquo\;s/54 Below (NYC)\, and The Jazz Kitchen\, among others.< /p>\n
Bassist Joe Policastro is a Chicago-based performer\, composer\, e ducator\, and bandleader. Originally from Cincinnati\, OH\, he spent time performing in Europe and settled in Chicago in early 2003. He is an in-dem and bassist for vocalists\, combos\, and big bands alike. As a composer/ar ranger\, he leads and contributes to a wide array of ensembles.
\nSt . Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day event that showcases and promotes liv e jazz music at different St. Charles establishments. An array of St. Char les venues will take part in this year&rsquo\;s event\, featuring numerous jazz soloists\, quintets\, and big bands.
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