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 November, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
11/20/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

11/21/2024Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
11/22/2024Elizabeth BougerolBirdland Theater (Dowstairs)315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Two Shows 7pm & 9:30

--> 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 Birdland!

11/23/2024Elizabeth BougerolBirdland Theater (Dowstairs)315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Two Shows 7pm & 9:30

--> 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 Birdland!

11/24/2024Elizabeth BougerolBirdland Theater (Dowstairs)315 West 44th St, New York, NY 10036

Two Shows 7pm & 9:30

--> 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 Birdland!

11/27/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES

Calendar for December, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
12/01/2024Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesHometown Bar-B-Que Red Hook454 VAN BRUNT ST BROOKLYN, NY 11231
12/04/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
12/05/2024JWH Solo PianoM Wells 43-15 Crescent Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

I shall attempt my best cocktail piano for your cocktailing and dining pleasure. No requests.

12/11/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
12/12/2024The Hot SardinesThe Kate300 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT 06475

TICKETS

12/13/2024The Hot SardinesSacred Heart University Community Theater1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

TICKETS

12/14/2024The Hot SardinesLandmark On Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater232 Main St #1, Port Washington, NY 11050

TICKETS

12/18/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
12/19/2024Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
12/31/2024The Hot SardinesJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

"NYE in Paris"...ball drops at 6PM! (Midnight in Paris ha) TICKETS

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