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 May, 2025
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
05/07/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
05/14/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

05/15/2025Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
05/16/2025NYC Ska OrchestraLive At The Falcon1348 ROUTE 9W MARLBORO NY

20 piece ska/reggae orchestra! INFO/TICKETS

05/18/2025The Hot SardinesGotham Jazz Fest at the Three West Club3 West 51st Street, NY, NY

INFO/TICKETS

05/18/2025Elizabeth BougerolGotham Jazz Fest at the Three West Club3 West 51st Street, NY, NY

INFO/TICKETS

05/21/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
05/22/2025The Hot SardinesYoshi's510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

INFO/TICKETS

05/24/2025The Hot SardinesLobero Theater33 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101

INFO/TICKETS

05/28/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

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