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, 2023
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
05/28/2023Willie Martinez Familia SextetWillie Martinez Sunday Afternoon Jazz ImpromptuPresident between Columbia and Van Brunt - BROOKLYN

free (tip jar passed) mellow outdoor neighborhood hang. bring a lawn chair if ya wanna

05/30/2023The Hot SardinesJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

two shows 7 & 9:30pm INFO

05/31/2023The Hot SardinesJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

two shows 7 & 9:30pm INFO

Calendar for June, 2023
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
06/07/2023JWH TrioDomaine Bar a Vins5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES

06/12/2023JC Hopkins Biggish BandCity Winery155 Varick St. New York, NY 10013

Playing the music of Leonard Cohen TICKETS

06/14/2023JWH TrioDomaine Bar a Vins5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
06/15/2023Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
06/18/2023Willie Martinez QuartetAlma187 Columbia St Brooklyn, NY 11231

mellow groovy outdoor situation at a great bar/restaurant

06/21/2023JWH TrioDomaine Bar a Vins5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

my bday!

06/28/2023JWH TrioDomaine Bar a Vins5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
06/30/2023The Combine773 Lounge773 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • Jonathan Gregg: Pedal Steel
  • Andy Riedl: Guitar
  • David Hofstra: Bass
  • Stanley John Mitchell: Drums
  • JWH: Trombone/Uke/Vocals

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