“It was terrific to listen to your music… You have rekindled my love of jazz music and take me back to my time in Sydney and the Basement where I was able to hear Don Burrows, Galapagos Duck, Kerry Bidell and others… ”
— Ian. S - audience member at Sanfona performance, Bright, Feb, 2026.
“Bill Evans and Toots would be proud. Beautifully played.” - Steven M.
— Youtube
“It is musically very strong, with it's fabulous score delivered live on stage by pianist, Jo Abbott, in the character of Mum. (Robot Song, Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre - DreamBIG Festival)” - Samuel H.
“wow., accordionist plays brilliant!!... (review on Django Rhythm Trio performance of La valse des niglos on Youtube)” - Lily C.
— Youtube
“One of the loveliest music performances we have had at Chloe's Dining room, Young and Jacksons” - Megan H. - venue manager
“The three performers - who also include Jo Abbott on keyboard as Juniper's mum - pour their hearts into the work. (Robot Song, Arena Theatre Company)” - Alex F.
“Her performance was a real highlight of the night” - French themed party host
— agent
“Played by wonderful keyboardist Jo Abbott, we were immediately transported through subspace to a grand Brazilian arena. (Big Band performance, Saturday night live at the Wilson Botanic Park)” - audience member
“Led by Lachlan Bartlett and supported by a phenomenal pair of musicians in Jo Abbott on piano and Sarah Su on drums and guitar... ('And I, in my chair', Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne)” - David C.
“Hertaeg is delightfully accompanied by Jo Abbott on piano, who interacts with Hertaeg slyly and wittily at times (to the great enjoyment of the audience.) 4 stars Death by Soprano, Riverside Theatres, Sydney” - Arts Hub reviewer
— Arts Hub