Evan Toth

education, music, and radio

[The Sharp Notes @TheSharpNotes]

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.

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Thanks for the shout-out, @njdotcom! We are proud to be a part of the new crop of great shops at the @GSPlaza !

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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.

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[Evan Toth @evantoth]

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!

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[Evan Toth @evantoth]

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!

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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.

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[Org Music @orgmusiclabel]

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 https://t.co/5EkOnIfqnT

Endless thanks to everyone involved. 🙏

[The Sharp Notes @TheSharpNotes]

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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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

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[Evan Toth @evantoth]

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 🎶

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[Evan Toth @evantoth]

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

[The Sharp Notes @TheSharpNotes]

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.

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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:

👉 https://t.co/22jDQkEKem
#ZevFeldman #Jazz #Vinyl

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Economics and vinyl: perfect together!

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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.

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[Evan Toth @evantoth]

Revisited “Wish You Were Here” recently. Pink Floyd isn’t about hits—they’re about atmosphere. What starts as a quiet creek can end in a full-blown waterfall. You’ve got to be in the right headspace to follow the flow. #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying #PinkFloyd