Catherine Hunter
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Catherine Hunter is one of the most captivating voices and performers in Australian jazz today. Musicians and audiences alike have long been beguiled by her musicality and strong vocal styling, that sees her switch effortlessly between romantic ballads, bossa novas and swinging jazz standards.
Catherine is a recording artist with ABC Records and her CD, dream maker, was released nationally in September 2006 under the ABC Jazz label. The album brings together some of Catherine's favourite musicians in a sizzling quintet, including a stunning duet with Australia’s legendary jazz pianist Bobby Gebert.
Catherine appears as a featured guest artist with Australia’s biggest jazz names, including internationally acclaimed James Morrison, the legendary Don Burrows and John Morrison . Catherine's own quintet is in hot demand for high profile corporate work, functions and events, along with Australia’s premier jazz festivals and venues.
Catherine's diverse career has seen her headline gigs around the country, including Norfolk Island's Jazz on the Rock, the Hunter Valley's Jazz in the Vines, Manly Jazz Festival and Darwin's Sunset Jazz . She has toured Australia and Asia , having recently played an exclusive engagement at the prestigious Hong Kong Island Shangri-La Hotel to great acclaim. Catherine performs regularly on television and her voice can be heard on many advertising jingles.