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 April, 2025
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
04/03/2025Taylor MacPangea178 2nd Ave, NYC, 10003

CABARET ROOM: TAYLOR MAC: SEA SONGS FOR THE BUTT PIRATES, WINDOW’S WATCH, AND END OF THE EARTH INFO/TICKETS with Matt Ray and yours truly.

04/09/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
04/10/2025Taylor MacPangea178 2nd Ave, NYC, 10003

CABARET ROOM: TAYLOR MAC: SEA SONGS FOR THE BUTT PIRATES, WINDOW’S WATCH, AND END OF THE EARTH INFO/TICKETS with Matt Ray and yours truly.

04/16/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
04/17/2025Taylor MacPangea178 2nd Ave, NYC, 10003

CABARET ROOM: TAYLOR MAC: SEA SONGS FOR THE BUTT PIRATES, WINDOW’S WATCH, AND END OF THE EARTH INFO/TICKETS with Matt Ray and yours truly.

04/20/2025NYC Ska OrchestraCity Winery25 11th Avenue (At 15th Street), New York, NY 10011

NYC SKA Orchestra With Special Guest DMC Of RUN DMC --> INFO/TICKETS <-- I'll be rocking the bass trombone chair.

04/23/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

04/24/2025Taylor MacPangea178 2nd Ave, NYC, 10003

CABARET ROOM: TAYLOR MAC: SEA SONGS FOR THE BUTT PIRATES, WINDOW’S WATCH, AND END OF THE EARTH INFO/TICKETS with Matt Ray and yours truly.

04/30/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

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