Jake Toth is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer from the Hudson Valley of New York, now based in Denver, CO. Toth’s debut album, Wallkill River Blues, is a masterfully crafted collection of instrumental guitar compositions that resonates with both technical precision and emotional depth. Rooted in the American Primitivism movement, the album draws inspiration from the pioneering works of John Fahey, Jack Rose, and Robbie Basho, offering a fresh yet timeless exploration of fingerstyle guitar.

Toth's music transcends the boundaries of mere technicality, inviting listeners into a deeply personal sonic journey. Each composition serves as a vivid portrayal of the Wallkill River and the surrounding landscapes of Toth's upbringing. The album weaves together complex fingerstyle techniques with raw, evocative emotion, creating a soundscape that is at once intricate and accessible. Toth’s ability to capture the essence of these natural surroundings transforms the work into more than just an auditory experience; it becomes a deeply immersive exploration of place and memory.

Recorded at CCM Recording Studios in Denver, CO by Alex Palmer in a session that belies its brevity with the depth of its output, and mastered by Chuck Johnson at Cirrus Oxide Studio in Oakland, CA, Wallkill River Blues is a testament to Toth’s artistry. The album is further enriched by field recordings, including the evocative sound of crickets, which seamlessly blend with the guitar compositions, enhancing the sense of place and time.

The debut album was released on Brown Trout Records on October 25th, 2024. With Wallkill River Blues, Jake Toth establishes himself as a significant new voice in the world of instrumental music, offering an album that is both a tribute to the past and a bold statement of his artistic vision.