Piano player, collaborator, film coach, piano teacher
“Joe Thompson is a unique and special musician who brings a magic and story to every piece he plays.
“As a singer I have felt like I could fly when I sing with him. He has a way of getting right into the heart of the song, drawing out every emotional tug that makes those listening escape from their world and lose themselves in the magic.
“I have never met anyone like Joe and he’s simply just the best!”
Jessie Buckley, Oscar winner (Best actress) 2026
I play piano in bars. My most popular show, “A Life in 32 bars”, which I hope will be a book one day, is all about the bars of music I have played in bars.
Not just any bars, in London’s very best bars, either solo or with the very best musicians on London’s jazz scene, or accompanying the very very best of the West End’s musical theatre stars, in bars. It’s best that way. They let me do my thing.
When The Ivy invited me to ‘join the club’ and host their iconic piano bar back in 2008… I had no idea I’d still be there so many years later.
Playing accordion for the incredble Celinde Schoenmaker – 📸 by Suky Thompson
Joe playing with regular guitar sideman...
Playing with the wonderful Celinde Schoenmaker – 📸 by Suky Thompson
Friday trio at Covent Garden's Ivy Club
Videos
Joe playing “A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square” at the 606 Club in London
Joe with Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley, who sings “Blue Skies”.
Joe accompanying Jessie Buckley singing “More than you know”.