In May 1998, she enjoyed a master vocal class with internationally famous singer/ pianist Freddy Cole (brother of Nat King Cole). In addition, Cathy has worked with such well-respected musicians as Barry Elmes, Pat Collins, Steve Wallace and Duncan Hopkins. At the enormously successful 1998 Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, she performed with her Jazz Quintet, which along with others, featured renowned bassist Kieran Overs. She has been fortunate enough to share the stage with Doug Riley, jazz organist, writer and arranger, and legendary pianist, Kenny Barron. Most recently Cathy was thrilled to have the opportunity to "sit in" with such legendary players as world-renowned bassist, Dave Young and jazz guitar great, Ed Bickert.

Cathy has just recently released her debut CD entitled, "I'm Old Fashioned". . Appearing with her on this recording are Dave Patterson, guitar, Dave Rodenburg, saxophone and Don McDougall, on drums. In addition to these accomplished players, Cathy was extremely pleased to include Duncan Hopkins (Boss Brass, Diana Krall) on bass and the Jazz Report's 1999 Jazz Report’s Pianist of the Year, Mark Eisenman on piano. This wonderful collection of standards has been very well received.

In July, Cathy performed at the 1999 Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival Gala Opening with the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Ensemble, a group which included some of the finest jazz artists in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. (See Review) She also performed as the opening act for Rob McConnell’s Tentet. She was fortunate at this performance to once again include Mark Eisenman and Duncan Hopkins as part of the group. A number of selections from “I’m Old Fashioned” were performed to rave reviews.