Timecodes

0:00 Intro

2:05 Index

2:22 Mosaic I: the Jewish writers

4:16 Sinatra Jewish writers

13:48 Three of my songs

16:48 Operetta introduction I

19:40 You don’t have to be Jewish

22:50 More lyric poetry

28:25 Mosaic II: more Jewish writers

29:38 Words of wisdom

36:18 Fund raisers

38:25 More Sinatra Jewish writers

41:11 Live piano looping

42:46 Bob & Billy

51:46 Testimonials

54:34 Chat GPT improv

56:17 Wedding singer

58:22 You may have to be Jewish

1:11:00 Operetta introduction II

Baby Tosh

Jewish Scottish crooner, piano player and songwriter

Improv pianist and looping artist.

TWO DISTINCT SHOWS:

Original Operetta, &

Six decades of Jewish songwriters

OPERETTA

J WRITERS

Musical Style & Performances

Known for his dynamic and unpredictable performances, Baby Tosh offers two distinct shows:

1. Original Operetta – Paper Gun: Described as “an exercise in expressing things you can never express (when something must be done),” this piece delves into themes of vulnerability and emotional depth, inviting audiences into an intimate and reflective experience.

2. Six Decades of Jewish Songwriters: A tribute to the rich history of Jewish contributions to music, this show features classics from artists like Frank Sinatra (from his long list of Jewish writers), Neil Diamond, Amy Winehouse, and Bob Dylan, presented with Baby Tosh’s unique flair.

Introduction

"Baby Tosh, born Paul Avrohom Toshner, is a Scottish-born, USA-touring singer, pianist, and songwriter renowned for his emotive performances and eclectic musical style. His work seamlessly blends jazz, classical, pop, folk, and traditional Jewish and Scottish music, often incorporating live piano looping and improvisation into his shows.

His performances are characterized by a fusion of conversation, humor, and musical prowess, often leaving audiences feeling as though they’ve been part of a

"pre-WWII era artistic gathering."

Alan Gestetner management

alan@babytosh.com

Monsey NY

An exercise in expressing things you can never express (when something must be done).

Be on time or miss the thread…

PRIVATE HOME RECITALS (with a piano) for;

friends, family, and neighbours

OPERETTA

“Check this guy out, it’s a kiddush Hashem.”

Ben Shapiro

The Daily Wire

-Live quotes

from testimonial video below

“You won me over because you first recited the poem without singing it, then you started embellishing and adding to it and giving it depth and it went straight to the heart.”

“Supremely talented musician Paul Toshner.”

Brightview - Towson

“Paul is a unique performer and is especially engaging with his audience.”

Brightview - Annapolis

“You’re a really good Frank Sinatra singer,

you get his…. timing”

“Your free. Some people stick to things

but your very fluid. You’re a real artist, as if u don’t know it!”

“I think you sound like Michael Bublay”

“You sing with your whole body,

were you born singing?”

“I like him the best, he’s got humor with his playing, the other ones are strait laced”

“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”

"You are amongst those

who keep the world alive"

"You are an artist in your own right, I just hear Paul Toshner”

“Plus you had that little extra ability to “act” a scenario about the number being sung which contributed tremendously.”

Len Corbin

Artist management Marbella

“He speaks in a distinctive Scottish accent. With a friendly, bubbly personality that lights up the room.”

Baltimore Jewish Times

“Paul is the very embodiment of the term crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most.”

Alex Clare, Island Records artist

“He speaks in a distinctive Scottish accent. With a friendly, bubbly personality that lights up the room.”

Baltimore Jewish Times

Introducing BBT 2025