MEET KAT
Kat Hawley is a Contemporary Jazz and Smooth R&B vocalist and songwriter from
Los Angeles, California. She is married to 18-time Billboard #1 guitarist and producer in the Contemporary Jazz genre, Adam Hawley. Together, they have collaborated on several musical projects, including all six of Adam's critically acclaimed albums.
Her 2023 debut single, "Keep On, Keepin' On" feat. Steve Cole spun in heavy rotation on eleven Billboard and Mediabase stations, landing in the Top 40 on the
Smooth Jazz Network chart. Kat's third single, "Rather Be" held the #1 spot on the
Urban Influencer Smooth Jazz radio chart.
Following her four radio singles, she released her debut album, X IX VIII. Kat showcases her diversity with her songwriting, her vocal sound and delivery. She never fails to uniquely and soulfully express her vocals with an intrinsic ability to infuse emotion into her one of a kind vocal performances.
Kat collaborated in co writing and production with Adam Hawley and Judah Sealy along with many other talented musicians with features from Steve Cole to Greg Manning.
Some of Kat Hawley’s performance highlights include:
~ Collaborating with and performing alongside her husband, Adam Hawley and other notable Contemporary Jazz artists, including:
Marcus Anderson, Greg Manning, Dave Koz, Julian Vaughn, Jazmin Ghent,
Marqueal Jordan, Jason Jackson and Evan Taylor, amongst many others in live performances and recordings.
~ Receiving critical acclaim for her live and recorded performances, with many reviewers praising her vocal range and warm ability to connect with her audience.
~ Performing as a solo act as well as a featured vocalist at various venues and festivals around the world, which include:
Pizza Express Holborn London • Catalina Jazz Fest • Newport Beach Jazz Fest
Mallorca Jazz Fest • Napa Valley Jazz Getaway • Algarve Jazz Fest • Dave Koz Cruise
The Hollywood Bowl • Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz • Smooth Jazz Cruise
Gulf Coast Jazz Fest • Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Fest • Cancun Jazz Fest
Seabreeze Jazz Fest • Winter Park Jazz Fest • Jazz Cafe Hengelo Netherlands
Rick Braun's NYE • Dave Koz SOMMA Cruise • Blue Note Napa • Blues Alley DC
