Elaine Dame to Headline Live Jazz at Lakeview's New Va Sua, Beg. 7/10

Jazz Singer Elaine Dame has announced her new musical endeavor of bringing her unique sounds, along with featured guitarist Kyle Asche, to Lakeview's newest French-influenced Vietnamese restaurant. For more than 15 years, Ms. Dame has headlined the finest venues in Chicago, the Midwest and the nation. Her debut recording Comes Love, on Chicago's own blujazz record label was released to wide critical acclaim and international radio play.

Since 1998, Kyle Asche has become an integral and in-demand guitarist on the Chicago jazz scene. Mr. Asche was awarded as a semi-finalist in the prestigious 2005 Thelonious Monk International Guitar Competition, and also released his debut recording that year to rave reviews. In 2009, his second release with legendary organist, Melvin Rhyne, included his own outstanding take on jazz classics as well as his own original compositions. He continues to headline the most venerable jazz venues in Chicago.

The former Erwin space now houses Vu Sua, a French-influenced Vietnamese restaurant from Macku Chan, the chef/owner of Macku Sushi in Lincoln Park. The Vietnam-born chef incorporates Asian influences into dishes such as a crêpe with seafood, bean sprouts, onions, and fish sauce and lobster dumplings.

Dame will headline Live Jazz Wednesdays at Vu Sua (beginning Wednesday, July 10th), 2925 N. Halsted, Chicago, 60657. Call 773-360-8816 or visit www.vusuarestaurant.com for information. Every Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 PM, No cover or minimum. To make a reservation via Open Table, visit: http://www.opentable.com/vu-sua-reservations-chicago?restref=107047.