Wayne Hawkins, Pianist & Composer

Six Count caught up with pianist Wayne Hawkins at the Halfmoon Diner in Clifton Park, N.Y. 

Originally from Kansas City, Hawkins now plays in a variety of jazz styles around the Capital Region as well as composes and arranges music for films, commercials and recording artists. In showbiz, he’s collaborated with the movie stars Bruce Lee and Kristin Chenoweth, among others. 

Learn more about Hawkins’ work. 

Music: “My Man’s Gone Now” and “Everything I Love,” by Wayne Hawkins. 

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