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 May, 2026
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
05/15/2026NYC Ska OrchestraZoellner Arts Center Lehigh University Baker Hall420 E. Packer Ave. Bethlehem, PA

INFO/TIX

05/17/2026Pat Irwin & J. Walter HawkesSecret Theatre10-10 44th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Rare performance in a wonderful off the beaten path space! Neon by Kenny Greenberg! - Closing party for LIC Arts Open - INFO- FREE

05/19/2026The CombinePeck Slip Social36 Peck Slip (Seaport District) New York, NY
05/20/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

05/21/2026Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
05/27/2026Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesRadegast Hall113 North 3rd Street Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 11249
05/31/2026Buck and a QuarterYoung Ethel's 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY (S Slope btw 12th and 13th st)
Calendar for June, 2026
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
06/03/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
06/06/2026Jonah SmithDrom85 Ave A, NYC

Record release party - INFO/TIX

06/06/2026Willie Martinez Familia SextetRoberto Clemente Plaza530 Willis Ave, Bronx, NY 10455

Free concert!

06/10/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
06/13/2026NYC 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

06/17/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

06/18/2026Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
06/24/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
06/26/2026Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesRadegast Hall113 North 3rd Street Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 11249

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