education, music, and radio

Usually, New Jersey
Joined June 2010
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…
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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. thesharpnotes.com/post/serio…
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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…
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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…
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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. thesharpnotes.com/post/the-z…
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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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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 thesharpnotes.com/post/the-r…
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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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Some big news is on the way…stay tuned for an official announcement tomorrow!
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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: 👉 trackingangle.com/features/d… #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. thesharpnotes.com/post/the-l…
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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 thesharpnotes.com/post/funka…
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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. thesharpnotes.com/post/traci…
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Replying to @jennyowenyoungs
@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…
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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
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🎸 “We were an overnight success that took a decade.” From the Garage to Abbey Road: Russell Marsden Reflects on 15 Years of @bandofskulls with New Boxset | The Sharp Notes Interview 🎧 Full interview here 👉 [tinyurl.com/3h63upkw] #BandOfSkulls #Vinyl #ColdFame #RockAndRoll
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William Hooker Continues Proving That the Fringe Is Still the Center | @TheSharpNotes Interview: thesharpnotes.com/post/willi…
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