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Phil Hawkins: 2026 New Works Fest at SJZ Break Room

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SJZ Break Room
310 South First St.
San Jose, CA
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Phil Hawkins: 2026 New Works Fest at SJZ Break Room

When

Sat, February 28, 2026
8:00 pm

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Percussionist and drummer Phil Hawkins has become an expert in steelpan performance and innovation, performing and teaching across the United States, Caribbean and South America. He directed the Steelband and Latin Jazz Ensembles while at Wichita State University before relocating to the Bay Area in 1998, where he’s performed with artists including Pete Escovedo and Ray Obiedo. Hawkins will perform the world premiere of his San Jose Jazz-commissioned "Pontapé [Kick]" in his New Works Fest set.

Hawkins has composed over forty steelpan works and authored instructional books including World Rhythms for Kids: Caribbean Carnival, Caribbean Jazz Ensemble and Pan Rhythm...

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