Saxophonist Richie Cole talks to Trenton Makes Music student and fellow musician Tom Littwin and classmate Keith Glidewell about how his upbringing in the Trenton area influenced his jazz career. He t...
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Trenton Makes Music IV: Where do we go from here?
On November 18, 2016, a panel of policymakers and economic development experts joined Trenton Makes Music co-producer Sarah Dash and moderator Kim Pearson to talk about how Trenton’s music histo...
An Evening at the Candlelight
Uncovering the last remaining jazz and blues club in the city, An Evening at the Candlelight delves into the past, present and future that is the Candlelight Lounge, located at 24 Passaic St, Tren...
The Last Trenton Jazz Club-The Candlelight Lounge
Notable for their music scenes, New York City and Philadelphia contain a plethora of venues for musicians and audiences alike to frequent. Music venues devoted solely to that of jazz and blues are ...
Tom Littwin’s ideas for the Trenton jazz scene
Local jazz musician Tom Littwin explains the current jazz scene in Trenton and what can be done to help it.
Trenton Music Revolution
The Desperate Need for Music in Special Education
Special needs students need the help that is not easy to get in Trenton.
Walking into the Candlelight Lounge
Eric and I walked into the Candlelight Lounge to watch a weekly Saturday jazz performance in the declining Trenton jazz atmosphere.
Trenton Punk Flea Market
By Gabriella Oakley, Kim Ilkowski, and Gabe Salazar About the event: The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market opens its doors three times a year to welcome hundreds of people. The two-day event is held...