Evan Toth (@evantoth)

Jan 7

Craft Recordings kicks off 2026 with three major Original Jazz Classics reissues: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete, Thelonious Monk, and Wes Montgomery. Arriving Feb 27 on 180g audiophile vinyl and hi-res digital. Full details at The Sharp Notes. thesharpnotes.com/post/craft…

Craft Recordings’ OJC Series Launches 2026 With Three Major Jazz Reissues

Craft Recordings opens 2026 with three major additions to its Original Jazz Classics series: Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete’s From All Sides, Thelonious Monk’s Alone in San Francisco, and Wes Montgomer...

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2 Nov 2025

Thanks for the shout-out, @njdotcom! We are proud to be a part of the new crop of great shops at the @GSPlaza ! nj.com/bergen/2025/11/iconic…

Popular N.J. mall adds 7 new retail stores. See the list.

The new stores have opened in time for the 2025 holiday shopping season.

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28 Oct 2025

Analog tapes, 180 grams, and a drummer with ideas to spare—Roy Brooks’ The Free Slave is jazz at its most alive, lovingly restored by Zev Feldman's new Time Traveler label. thesharpnotes.com/post/serio…

Serious Fun: Roy Brooks and the Joy of The Free Slave

Roy Brooks – The Free Slave (Time Traveler Records, TT M-001, 2025 reissue)There’s a certain magic when the drummer’s in charge. The music moves differently—more pulse-driven, more alive—as if every...

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16 Oct 2025

Thanks to @discogs and Jeffrey Smith for the opportunity to dig into the latest initiative: this Saturday (10/18), consider observing Dis/Connect: an opportunity to go screen free for a while. Go all in on analog sound this Saturday at @TheSharpNotes! thesharpnotes.com/post/put-t…

Put the Phone Down, Pick the Record Up: Discogs VP Jeffrey Smith on Dis/Connect | The Sharp Notes...

Be honest — when was the last time you listened to a record all the way through, without checking your phone? No notifications. No scrolling. No playlists on shuffle. Just… listening.Discogs Jeffery...

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10 Oct 2025

Thanks to for hosting me yesterday to talk about The Sharp Notes at the Garden State Plaza! TJ and I (and Kenny) go way, way, way, back and I'm so impressed with what they are doing with their program! Click below to hear our segment! youtu.be/NIvD04tAQac?si=s-ie…

Kenny's Front Lawn Fight?

Listener shares his bird calling talent, looking everywhere for goo...

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9 Oct 2025

The Zombies' (@TheZombiesMusic) Odessey and Oracle gets its first U.S. mono reissue. @ColinBlunstone joins @evantoth for a conversation about creating the album and how it transformed from swan song into one of rock’s most celebrated masterpieces. thesharpnotes.com/post/the-z…

The Zombies Never Die: Colin Blunstone on the Resurrection of Odessey and Oracle in Mono

The Zombies’ Odessey and Oracle—a psych-pop landmark—gets its first U.S. mono reissue. Colin Blunstone joins me for a candid conversation about what the album meant inside the band, and how it...

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29 Aug 2025

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here! Experience Funkadelic’s groundbreaking 1970 debut in its full cosmic glory, remastered from original tapes. Find it at a record store near you, or grab one at orgmusic.com Endless thanks to everyone involved. 🙏

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31 Aug 2025

Opening The Sharp Notes brick and mortar record store at @GSPlaza on Monday, Labor Day 2025. It’s the beginning of an adventure that I hope you’ll join me/us on!

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21 Aug 2025

Us3 is back. 🎶 After a decade away, Geoff Wilkinson returns with "Soundtrack"—an all-instrumental album blending jazz, hip-hop, and orchestral layers. Hear our conversation by clicking below. @Us3official thesharpnotes.com/post/the-r…

The Return of Geoff Wilkinson: Us3’s Soundtrack For a New Era | The Sharp Notes Interview

After more than a decade away, Us3 founder Geoff Wilkinson has returned with Soundtrack, a daring reinvention that trades vocals for lush instrumentals and sweeping orchestrations. With tracks like...

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13 Aug 2025

Big news! My life has revolved around music—as a musician, record collector, podcaster/dj, writer & educator. Now it all comes together: @TheSharpNotes record store at the Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ (@GSPlaza). Opens 9/1 • Grand Opening 10/4 🎶 tinyurl.com/3dcupvf2

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11 Aug 2025

Some big news is on the way…stay tuned for an official announcement tomorrow!

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6 Aug 2025

Chris Stamey (@ChrisStamey) talks "Anything Is Possible"—a lush, harmony-rich album inspired by AM radio pop, Brian Wilson, and a lifetime of sonic exploration | The Sharp Notes Interview w/ @evantoth. thesharpnotes.com/post/anyth…

Anything Is Possible: Chris Stamey’s Soundtrack of Reverence and Reinvention | The Sharp Notes...

Chris Stamey’s latest album, Anything Is Possible, blends lush orchestration with the melodic charm of AM radio pop. In this interview, he reflects on the harmonic language of the 1950s and ’60s, the...

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22 Jul 2025

It’s the Jazz Detective himself: Zev Feldman! How does he find lost tapes, clear the rights, and bring them back to life? I sat down with the “Indiana Jones of Jazz” to find out. Read on @tracking_angle: 👉 trackingangle.com/features/d… #ZevFeldman #Jazz #Vinyl

Digging Deep: Inside Zev Feldman’s Quest for Hidden Jazz Treasures

An inside look at how rare jazz recordings make their way from dusty tapes to deluxe editions

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17 Jul 2025

Charles "Wigg" Walker's journey spans decades: Nashville streets, James Brown gigs, European tours. In this soulful interview, he talks survival, loss, and why real musicians never walk away from the stage. thesharpnotes.com/post/the-l…

The Long Gig: Charles “Wigg” Walker’s Life in Soul | The Sharp Notes Interview

Charles “Wigg” Walker’s journey through the music industry spans decades of hard-won experience. From singing on Nashville street corners to working with legends like James Brown, Wigg’s story is one...

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4 Jul 2025

It's hard to believe that it’s been 11 years since I first met French singer-songwriter @GaelleBuswel in the WFDU studios. The visit left a lasting impression—and today, she releases her latest single, “That’s Alright”: it might be her finest work yet. thesharpnotes.com/post/a-dec…

A Decade and a Song: Gaelle Buswel Premieres New Track, "That's Alright"

That’s AlrightA decade goes by quickly and it’s funny how certain moments remain vivid. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 11 years since I first met Gaelle Buswel (in fact, it was the only time I...

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26 Jun 2025

Funkadelic’s legendary 1970 debut gets a deluxe vinyl reissue on Aug 29! Remastered from original tapes via @orgmusiclabel & Westbound. Pre-order now #Funkadelic #VinylReissue thesharpnotes.com/post/funka…

Funkadelic’s Debut Returns: Org Music and Westbound Launch "Definitive" Vinyl Reissue

Org Music and Westbound Records are reissuing Funkadelic’s 1970 self-titled debut on August 29, offering the most faithful vinyl pressing to date. Remastered directly from the original tapes, the...

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24 Jun 2025

Tracing the Roots of Rebellion: @GratefulDead biographer and expert Dennis McNally weighs in on the legacy of the ’60s counterculture in his new book, "The Last Great Dream" | The Sharp Notes Interview w/ @evantoth. thesharpnotes.com/post/traci…

Tracing the Roots of Rebellion: Dennis McNally on the Legacy of the ’60s Counterculture | The Sharp...

Dennis McNally’s The Last Great Dream explores how artists, poets, and activists laid the cultural groundwork for the 1960s counterculture. From the San Francisco Renaissance to the Monterey Pop...

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24 Jun 2025

Economics and vinyl: perfect together! wwnytv.com/2025/06/22/boomin…

Booming demand for vinyl records could increase prices for music lovers

The cost of vinyl records is rising as they continue to be the most popular medium of physical music in the country

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19 Jun 2025

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@jennyowenyoungs on Revisiting "Avalanche" (@yeproc), Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Collaboration, and the Beauty of Imperfection | The Sharp Notes Interview w/ @evantoth. thesharpnotes.com/post/jenny…

Jenny Owen Youngs on Revisiting "Avalanche", Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Collaboration, and the...

Jenny Owen Youngs on Revisiting "Avalanche", Buffering the Vampire Slayer, and ImperfectionSinger-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs has never been one to shy away from transformation. In revisiting...

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