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, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
07/24/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
07/25/2024JWH 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.

07/26/2024NYC Ska OrchestraLevitt Pavilion for the Peforming Arts40 Jesup Road, Westport CT 06880

Free concert, but must RSVP

07/31/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Calendar for August, 2024
Day?Time?Who?Where?Where???
08/01/2024The CombineBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
08/07/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/08/2024Willie Martinez Familia SextetEdward Hopper House Museum & Study Center82 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

TICKETS

08/10/2024Queen EstherJazz Age Lawn PartyGovernors Island, NYC, NY
08/11/2024Queen EstherJazz Age Lawn PartyGovernors Island, NYC, NY
08/12/2024The CombineCowgirl519 Hudson Street NYC 10014
08/14/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
08/15/2024Daria Grace and the Pre-War PoniesBarbès376 9th St. (at 6th Ave) Brooklyn (Park Slope)
08/28/2024JWH Trio"On The 7" (formerly Domaine Wine Bar)5004 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

DULCETONES (yeah, I might be late)

08/28/2024Nick Balaban and the Lucky OttersOpen Source Gallery306 17th St. Brooklyn NY 11215

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