[2] Following graduation, Hughart was drafted and for two years, traveled throughout Europe performing with the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra.
[3] After his discharge from the Army, he joined Ella Fitzgerald's touring band following a recommendation from Ray Brown.
[6] Hughart performed as a regular sideman for guitarist Joe Pass and singer Tom Waits.
[7] Hughart has recorded with many artists including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Diana Ross, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Barry Manilow, Tom Waits, Frank Rosolino, Paul Smith, Barney Kessel, Milt Jackson and Natalie Cole.
[1] With David Axelrod With Natalie Cole With Warne Marsh With Joe Pass With Wayne Newton With Frank Sinatra With Tom Waits With others