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 June, 2026
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
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

06/15/2026Terry Waldo's Gotham City BandMoynihan StationMoynihan Station (33rd & 8th) SW corner
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
Calendar for July, 2026
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
07/07/2026NYC Ska OrchestraMaceachron Waterfront Park100 River Street, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY
07/08/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
07/10/2026Elizabeth BougerolParis Theater4 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019

Double header movie presentation. We play between the movies (Blues In The Night + Black Angel). Presented in conjunction with Noir City NYC, and hosted by TMC's Eddie Muller. INFO/TIX. First movie starts at 7pm

07/15/2026Nick Balaban and the Lucky OttersOpen Source Gallery306 17th St. Brooklyn NY 11215
07/16/2026Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
07/22/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
07/24/2026NYC Ska OrchestraBryant Park42nd St between 5th and 6th Aves

FREEEEEEEEEE

07/29/2026JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

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