Paul delivers piano and vocal performances; blending classical and jazz and specialising in Sinatra, 1970’s New York Jewish singer songwriters*, and some light Opera, as well as his own compositions.
REVIEWS
“Paul is the very embodiment of the term crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most, with an unbeatable repertoire of originals and classics to keep you entertained.”
Alex Clare, Island Records artist
“He speaks in a distinctive Scottish accent. With a friendly, bubbly personality that lights up the room and makes everyone feel welcome.”
Baltimore Jewish Times
About Pauls Book
“Paul’s warmth and engaging personality shine forth as he takes us from the pre-gig preparation through the unforgettable performances. You will gain insight and inspiration from this important work.”
Yechiel Spero, Author
AMAZON LINK
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Grand-Baby-Notes-Performing/dp/1736634569/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664919503&sr=8-1
SHORT BIO
Paul (aka baby Tosh) is an artist, musician and wrote a book during Covid. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He started life as a musician playing piano in Princess Square, an up market shopping center. Then moved on to hotel piano bars, then he got to cover for a job in Denmark for a friend who couldn’t make it. There he met an agent. From there, he went on to piano bars in ski resorts in Klosters and St. Moritz, Switzerland. Followed by residencies in two hotels in London’s West End. Followed by concert work for various community centers in the USA.
His book Life is Grand, Baby! – Paul shares modes of understanding, both technically and spiritually in his book, along with insights on the intimate performance of song.
His book is ostensibly for the frontman. Someone who takes responsibility for the flow, pace, structure, selection, engagement, and dynamics relating to audience relationship. It addresses the need to be concerned with the way something is delivered as much as what and where.
“You dont know this but nobody leaves when you play, with the other entertainers people tiptoe out, with you they tiptoe in”
-Phyllis Baumrind
Resident, The Bristal Englewood. NY.
on iTunes, Spotify under Artist “Baby Tosh”.
on Amazon, LIFE IS GRAND, BABY!
under “Paul Toshner”
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736634569/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
“Bar sales are way up whenever Paul plays. A quality style. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a reference ”
-Andrew Hollett. GM Corus Hotel Hyde Park.
“Paul has been performing for a number of years in hotels in London I have been running. He is an all round entertainer, has shown great engagement and is willing to go that extra mile for customers and you as a client.”
-Simon Mclaughlin. Operations Manager, Danubious Regents Park
“Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment, we had a blast and the residents really loved you!,”
– Courtney David, Brightview, Vibrant Living Director
“I really do feel that what he has done is written a lab book of his experiences for people to use and share. It makes me wish I was a performer”
Nossen Sobel, Accountant London
An instruction manual about how to do a good performance, it speaks to me. Very well written thoughtful stuff, fascinating.
-Avraham Rosenblum, The Diaspora Yeshiva band
Quotes in videos
“More fantastic than Carnegie Hall” Linda, Brightview Bathesda resident
“Im glad I got to see you before I go, I’m pretty old. I recognise frank sinatra in you”
“I think you sound like Michael Bublay”
“You’re an artist in your own right, you don’t remind me of anybody now but Paul Toshner”
“You wrote most of these songs didn’t you? A very talented man you are!”
“Above and beyond”
“I like him the best, he’s got humor with his playing, the other ones are strait laced”
“We’re not going to let you go. You know we’d like you to go half the night”
“I’m a Frank Sinatra tribute act up in the North East, but your tone is just amazing”
“You’re a really good frank Sinatra singer, you get his…. timing”
“I think I’ve listened to that song a hundred times but that might be the first time I’ve actually heard it”
“You love what you’re doing, that love comes out to all of us”
“We say to hell with Bingo!”
“You did a very good job with a smile, and that’s the way it is”
“You were excellent, and I’m old enough to know cause I go back to Billy Eckstine and all them cats”
“You sing with your whole body, were you born singing?”
“He can play the piano thats for sure”
“Was that yours?… No that’s The Beatles… No that’s Billy Joel… No that’s Bob Dylan”
“any song you play we’ve all experienced something”
“Your free. Some people stick to things but your very fluid. You’re a real artist, as if u don’t know it!”
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