Scruffy lookin' J. Walter Hawkes
Hey There!

Greetings. I’m J. Walter Hawkes, but hey, you can call me Walter. I’m an Emmy-winning composer and a skilled trombone/ukulele player with a studio providing music in many forms for the greater Earth area. Here you will find numerous examples of works as well as a curated list of upcoming performances with various groups.

  • I provide original music for TV, Film, Video Games, and apps.
    Check out the "See" page for info and video examples.
  • I arrange/orchestrate music for everything from a horn or string section to a big band to a symphony orchestra. Check out the "Hear" page for info and audio examples.
  • I play trombone and ukulele all around the NYC area and the world. Check out the "Hear" for examples and the "Calendar" page for my schedule. If you'd like to be reminded of when I'm playing near you, you can sign up for a mailing list on the "Contact" page.
  • I have a recording studio in Long Island City that I can record most the above in. Check out the "About" page for more info.

Upcoming Performances

Calendar for November, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
11/02/2024NYC Ska OrchestraThe Iridium1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

20 piece ska/reggae big band. I'll be in the bass trombone chair and we'll be playing a couple of my arrangements. Good good times! TICKETS

11/06/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
11/07/2024The Hot SardinesBirchmere3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA

INFO & TIX

11/08/2024The Hot SardinesMcCarter Center91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Matthews Theater INFO/TIX

11/09/2024NYC Ska OrchestraThe Local in Saugerties16 John St. Saugerties, NY 12477

Live in upstate NY! 20 piece ska/reggae big band. I'll be in the bass trombone chair and we'll be playing a couple of my arrangements. Good good times! TICKETS

11/12/2024The Hot SardinesBirdland315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

two shows 7pm and 9:30

11/13/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
11/14/2024The Hot SardinesBirdland315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

two shows 7pm and 9:30

11/16/2024The Hot SardinesBirdland315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

two shows 8:30 and 10:30

11/20/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
11/21/2024Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
11/22/2024Elizabeth BougerolBirdland Theater (Dowstairs)315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Two Shows 7pm & 9:30

--> INFO/TICKETS<-- Elizabeth is doing all new material based on wonderful old songs ·(and an EB original or so) that was arranged and orchestrated by yours truly. She will be including the Dulcetones (Matt Ray, Todd Londagain, JWH) in her backup band as well as Jen Hodge on bass, and David Berger on drums. Not to be missed... my first time orchestrating and music directing a full show at Birdland!

11/23/2024Elizabeth BougerolBirdland Theater (Dowstairs)315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Two Shows 7pm & 9:30

--> INFO/TICKETS<-- Elizabeth is doing all new material based on wonderful old songs ·(and an EB original or so) that was arranged and orchestrated by yours truly. She will be including the Dulcetones (Matt Ray, Todd Londagain, JWH) in her backup band as well as Jen Hodge on bass, and David Berger on drums. Not to be missed... my first time orchestrating and music directing a full show at Birdland!

11/24/2024Elizabeth BougerolBirdland Theater (Dowstairs)315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Two Shows 7pm & 9:30

--> INFO/TICKETS<-- Elizabeth is doing all new material based on wonderful old songs ·(and an EB original or so) that was arranged and orchestrated by yours truly. She will be including the Dulcetones (Matt Ray, Todd Londagain, JWH) in her backup band as well as Jen Hodge on bass, and David Berger on drums. Not to be missed... my first time orchestrating and music directing a full show at Birdland!

11/27/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

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