“…a truly remarkable singer songwriter, not to mention outstanding piano player… I thank you for creating that most exciting of moments when, as a lover of good music, you know you have seen and heard something remarkable.” Sir Michael Parkinson

"Songs at the piano don’t get much sharper than this...Whether he’s performing his own material or reshaping an old favourite." *****  The Observer

“Revealing himself to be a powerful improviser with an instinctive gift for melody”
The Times

“More talent than you can shake a walking stick at”  David Finkle, Back Stage, New York

" Not since Oscar Peterson’s halcyon days have I heard a jazz piano player who could be compared to such a great artist in both technique and inspiration."
Sir John Dankworth

"Best New CD of the year...A very ear-catching singer...highly accomplished pianist...Extraordinarily enterprising, imaginative and articulate songwriter." *****
The Jazz Rag

"An impressive debut from a great talent" The Vortex CD Review

*****  Record Collector

"A sparkling pianist with technique to burn, Stilgoe is a warm-voiced, engaging singer too." *****  Hi-Fi News

"An impressive opening salvo by anyone's standards"  Jazzwise

"His piano playing is a cross between Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Les Dawson."
Ian Shaw

"Well, stone the crows, this Joseph is a clever kid."  Sir Tim Rice

"Better than Kraftwerk"  a man at Bestival, 2009