Joe Stilgoe

Joe is a singer, pianist and songwriter who, when not in the recording studio or writing, tours constantly with his band and as a solo act, having appeared at Ronnie Scott's, the Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Barbican, The London Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Henley Festival, Barbados Festival, Sardinia Jazz Festival, Sicily Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Dubai Jazz Festival and in jazz clubs from New York to Berlin to Kuala Lumpur. Last summer he made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Fringe where his show One Hour! was a sell-out and garnered much critical acclaim (5 stars in The Scotsman). This year he released his second album - 'We Look To The Stars', which immediately went straight to the top of the jazz charts while garnering great reviews from the national press. He has picked up notable fans including Chris Evans, RIchard Madeley, Christian Louboutin, and the broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson. As a sought after cabaret act for private, charity and corporate events he regularly performs at the most exclusive events for a clientele as diverse as Madonna, Mark Ronson, Prince Edward, Sir John Major and Tom Ford (see below). Joe has worked extensively on radio, appearing on the Now Show and The Horne Section for Radio 4, and has been a contributor and special guest with Richard Madeley, Alan Carr, Michael Parkinson and numerous other Radio 2 programmes including Friday Night Is Music Night. He is a founding member of the hit comedy show, The Horne Section whose first series on Radio 4 was heard in early 2012. PRESS:- "He writes the songs, sings them, plays them and creates the arrangements - all with a panache that leaves the rest of us bug-eyed... From the first track, which swings like mad, to the last, a delicate reworking of Waterloo Sunset, it's a delight." The Observer "He comes up with as many neat hooks and choruses as a true pop veteran." The Sunday Times "Excellent" The Times “…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 "Delightful...clever, witty and charming" ***** The Scotsman “Musical virtuoso” The Independent “Genius” The Herald "His piano playing is a cross between Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Les Dawson." - Ian Shaw "Better than Kraftwerk" - a man at Bestival '09 "Truly remarkable" - Sir Michael Parkinson "Amazing" - Tim Minchin "He writes the songs, sings them, plays them and creates the arrangements- all with a panache that leaves the rest of us bug eyed." The Observer "Musical Virtuoso" - The Independent