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 July, 2025
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
07/16/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
07/17/2025The Dulcetones!Barbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)

Dulcetones with full band including Gary Wang playing bass and (recent Grammy winner) Willie Martinez on drums!

07/18/2025Terry Waldo's Gotham City BandGreeley Square PlazaBroadway between 32nd and 34th Streets, NY, NY

the free outdoors for the outdoor free concert

07/23/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES!

07/30/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Calendar for August, 2025
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
08/06/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/07/2025Richard JulianJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

Record release show! Horns arranged by yours truly INFO/TICKETS

08/13/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/16/2025NYC Ska OrchestraJoe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003

Amazing 20 piece ska/reggae! Yours truly on bass trombone INFO/TICKETS

08/20/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/27/2025JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/29/2025NYC Ska OrchestraBearsville Theater291 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498

NYC Ska Orchestra in Woodstock! INFO/TICKETS

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