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 September, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
09/04/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
09/07/2024NYC Ska OrchestraThe Loft At City Winery25 11th Avenue (At 15th Street), New York, NY 10011

Ska Brunch! 20 piece orchestra featuring the venerable Larry McDonald. I'll be rocking the bass trombone chair. --> TICKETS <--

09/11/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
09/11/20245th Hammer Trombone ChoirFifth Hammer Brewing Co10-28 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Celebrating the release of 5th Hammer and Kings County Brewer's Collective's "Posuane Pils" -- the trombone choir and trombone-y jam session returns.

09/14/2024The Hot SardinesMorristown GreenMorristown, New Jersey

Free outdoor concert for the Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival

09/18/2024Elizabeth BougerolJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

-- THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT -- --> 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 Joe's!

09/19/2024Elizabeth BougerolJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

--> 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 Joe's!

09/22/2024Willie Martinez Familia SextetLIC Bar45-58 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Live outdoor concert! Latin Jazz from a band that's been making music together for more than 20 years.

09/25/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

Calendar for October, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
10/02/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
10/09/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
10/16/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

10/17/2024Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
10/20/2024Nick Balaban and the Lucky OttersSt Ann & The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church157 Montague St, (b'twn Henry and Clinton Sts) Brooklyn, NY

INFO

10/23/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
10/26/2024The Hot SardinesLensic PACSanta Fe, NM
10/28/2024The Hot SardinesMusical Instrument MuseumPhoenix, AZ

Two shows, 6:30 and 8:30

10/29/2024The Hot SardinesMusical Instrument MuseumPhoenix, AZ

Two shows, 6:30 and 8:30

10/30/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

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