Jack Hues - Post-Wang Chung Era (1991-present)

Post-Wang Chung Era (1991-present)

By the early 1990s, Wang Chung lost its motivation to continue with music in an industry dominated by MTV and decided to disband in 1991. Before the breakup, Hues scored the soundtrack for the 1990 film, The Guardian. The director of the film, William Friedkin, chose Hues because of the work he did on his 1985 film, To Live and Die in L.A.. He also made a solo album, The Anatomy Project, in 1992. However, for reasons unknown, his solo debut album has yet to be released, as of June 2007. In 1994, Tony Banks of Genesis heard samples of Hues’ work. He admired it, and asked him to compose a new album together. On 11 September 1995, Strictly Inc was released solely in the UK. The album received mixed reviews. In 1997, he and Nick Feldman briefly reunited.

In 2005, Wang Chung appeared on Hit Me, Baby, One More Time. They performed their most popular song, "Everybody Have Fun Tonight", along with "Hot in Herre" by Nelly. The reaction the fanbase gave the band was enough inspiration to resuscitate Wang Chung, and work on a new album. As of June 2007, no word of the new album's release date was published. However, on the band's website, it stated that the album is almost near completion, and a new recording deal is in the works.

In 2002 Jack created a new jazz-influenced band with Sam Bailey called The Quartet. They recorded their first album 'Illuminated' in 2004 and their second 'Shattering' in 2007 - both released to critical acclaim . Along with Wang Chung, he is currently active with The-Quartet, which is signed with Helium Records. The record company is headed by Chris Hughes, who helped produce Wang Chung's Points on the Curve in 1984.

In 2011, Jack wrote the music for his son Jack Ryder's first film Act of Memory.