17/04/2006 Ian Shaw (Liner notes from 'Drawn to all Things' which features Tim Lapthorn)

Tim Lapthorn is one of the most emotional piano players in Europe..his album 'Natural Language' is a thing of great beauty.

11/04/2005 Humphrey Lyttelton, BBC Radio 2

Brilliant young pianist....Natural Language sparkles with originality and colour

17/01/2005 BBC Music Magazine

A lively and entertaining set...this optimistic and accomplished session has the feel of both work in progress and a strong well-turned result. Originals such as 'Loose Connection' are interleaved with the odd standard and a collector's choice of jazz themes such as Steve Swallow's 'Falling Grace' and Bill Frisell's 'Strange Meeting'. Its busy and precocious, and as a trio they get a singing quality into their collective sound.

12/11/2004 Jazzwise

A fluent and confident improviser with a deft touch at the keyboard and eclectic sensibility. [Natural Language is] a nicely rounded and very listenable calling card.

05/11/2004 Jazz Review, feature article

Natural language showcases [Lapthorn's] trio in an especially vivid and smart programme of originals and jazz material. I suppose what attracts about Lapthorn's work is its breezily natural feel - it sounds unencumbered by any need to live up to anything, and the group play like they're in love with their job and want to please and entertain. If I say its joyful and unpretentious, though, don't think it isn't handsomely performed: Lapthorn can really execute some tough and virtuosic shapes and ideas. I've watched him run through solos on a tune in a studio situation and they've all been different and ambitious, even electrifying at times. In short, the guy can play.

15/09/2004 Jack Kenny, Jazz Views

The overall impression of this album (Natural Language) is one of thoughtfulness, meditation and reflective improvisation. should you buy this cd? Yes! This is piano trio jazz at its best played with love and respect.

14/10/2002 Jazzrag (on Outlines)

Some of the most intense, most exciting piano jazz this writer has heard in some time.

20/02/2002 Ian Carr

Lapthorn is an exceptional pianist with an unfailing flow.