J. Walter Hawkes

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 August, 2025
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
08/09/2025Dred ScottBrass at the Evelyn Hotel7 West 27th Street, NYC
08/13/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/13/2025Terry Waldo's Gotham City BandPlaza 337th Ave and 33rd Street (West side of street towards MSG)
08/15/2025Terry Waldo's Gotham City BandGreeley Square PlazaBroadway between 32nd and 34th Streets, NY, NY
08/16/2025NYC Ska OrchestraJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

Amazing 20 piece ska/reggae! Yours truly on bass trombone INFO/TICKETS

08/20/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/27/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/29/2025NYC Ska OrchestraBearsville Theater291 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498

NYC Ska Orchestra in Woodstock! INFO/TICKETS

Calendar for September, 2025
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
09/03/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
09/07/2025Willie Martinez Familia SextetLIC Bar45-58 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
09/10/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

09/17/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
09/24/2025Elizabeth BougerolMiddlesex County Jazz FestivalParker Press Park 400 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ.

Open to public. Free admission.

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