We are a soul & swing band, jazz & jump blues, rock n’ roll & romance…
all the music you love!
Our Audience’s Comments
We want to thank you for your amazing performance. You and your band truly made our night special. The music was so good that Roger and I just wanted to sit and listen to you playing.
Thank you for accommodating us with last minute requests. We couldn’t ask for a better band!
I just want to say thank you again for all of your hard work at our wedding. You and your band did an AMAZING job.
The marching band and trumpet exit were absolutely perfect, and we loved the set list.
Ollie and I were so happy with how everything turned out. I also really loved working with you, and I hope we get to work together again in the future.
It Was Great to see 1000 people dancing!
New Year’s Eve went great! They did a great job engaging the members and I was actually impressed of the range of style of music besides jazz. We will keep them in mind for the upcoming season.
Thank you for being part of the team that absolutely rocked Frank & Deb’s wedding celebration! It was such a pleasure to work with you again!
I just wanted to thank you for your great band for being the best ever imaginable and for bringing such great spirit and joy and beautiful music to Lindsay and Jamie’s wedding! You have brought so much love to our family over the years.
You were such a blessing to me with my Client Appreciation Dinner.
It’s your personality that gets you through the doors, Gwen, you are truly special. If any of the things I do in the future need a piano player or music period, I will push for Gwen Hughes to be a part of it.
Man, were you the hit of the party…everyone wanted to keep dancing, no one wanted to leave the wedding.
When I heard you at The Decatur Arts Festival, I knew we had found the group we were looking for…your range and well-honed musicianship moved the evening along from smooth dinner time tunes to closing out the evening with the celebrants “Shout”ing for joy.”
I hope we can work together in the future.
YOU ROCK!!!!
The shouts of “Encore” I heard at the end of the evening lead to me to believe that everyone enjoyed the music as much as I did. Your voice is beautiful and the musicians are excellent. When the band began the opening notes to “In the Mood,” I even saw a banquet waiter dancing!
We are 1000% Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats fans!!! Heavy metal, 1960s movie themes, Portuguese ballad, Broadway, polkas – all typical “jazz” stuff, huh? HA! As you can see, they are completely flexible and EVERYTHING sounded great.
Your professionalism and diverse repertoire made the evening a complete success. From jazz to swing to “Brick House,” you made sure there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Gwen! Thank you for being such a great talent and joy to work with!
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A veteran on the Southeast music scene, Gwen is one of the busiest bandleaders in Atlanta, along the way being named “Favorite Swing Artist” by the readers of Creative Loafing magazine and taking her act overseas to France, Eastern Europe and Turkey.
Gwen & The Band have about a century of experience between them, playing all over the world, for Atlanta Braves events, movie stars with Turner Classic Movies, and professional clients in such diverse locales as the Cayman Islands to New York City. The Georgia Dept. of Economic Development calls upon Gwen & The Kats every year to travel and represent the State at various functions all over the United States.
While Gwen is known for her singing, she is also an accomplished pianist, frequently leading the band for events that do not require vocals.
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Voted “Favorite Jazz/Swing Artist” multiple times by Creative Loafing Magazine, Atlanta.
Bandleader Gwen Hughes has had Grammy submission and the band’s members have played for music legends like Chuck Berry, Jeff Beck, Francine Reed and The Beach Boys!
A Few Sample Tunes
Breezin’ (Live)
The Way You Look Tonight
Jingle Bells (Live)
Mack The Knife
Jump, Jive and Wail
Just a Gigolo (male vocals)
I Will Survive
At Last
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