"One of the most captivating and beautiful voices in Australian Jazz".

With a degree in music and communications, Catherine Hunter`s uncompromising professional attitude is complimented by a warm personality.

In Canberra, Catherine was the founder and manager of the Jumping Jazzcats, the A.C.T.`s most successful Jazz Group. Accolades included winning the Southerns Cross Club`s "John Carrick Memorial Jazz Award" and being voted "Most Popular Band" at the Thredbo Jazz Festival for two consecutive seasons. This resulted in a four month engagement for Catherine and her piano trio at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel. Catherine and her bands have supported such international acts as B.B.King and Blood, Sweat & Tears, whilst the Jumping Jazzcats were the first band from the nation`s capital to perform at Sydney`s prestigious Manly International Jazz Festival.

Having outgrown Canberra, Catherine moved north and her talents were soon recognized by the Sydney jazz alumni. Initial highlights included appearing with Paul Grabowsky and regular performances at the Forecourt Restaurant of the Sydney Opera House & Australia`s longest established live jazz club, Soup Plus. National jazz icon Don Burrows was quick to recognise her unique voice and Catherine accepted an invitation to perform with him as a guest soloist.

As a founding member of the four, Catherine performed at the American Express Oz Jazz Festival, the Cairns International Jazz Festival, Darling Harbour`s International Music Festival and the celebration concert for the successful Sydney 2000 Olympic bid. During this time Trans4mation was the resident group for a twelve month period at Australia`s premier live music venue, The Basement.

As a solo artist in her own right, Catherine had performed at corporate functions on Hamilton Island with Australia`s jazz legend James Morrison; worked with internationally acclaimed saxophonist Dale Barlow and sings regularly with dual Australian Entertainment Association "MO" Award winner Bobby Gebert and his trio.