Jazz at Patch feat. Chris Allard (g) & Zak Barrett (s)

Patch presents, as part of Colchester Fringe, two one hour sets of superb live jazz (8:30- 11pm) featuring Chris Allard on guitar and Zak Barrett on sax with Rob Palmer on double bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums.

Chris Allard is a highly acclaimed freelance guitarist based in Wivenhoe. He has performed at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Pyramids and Great Sphinx (Cairo), the Barbican, Montreux Jazz Festival and Ronnie Scott’s. He has released several albums under his name and has performed and recorded with the likes of Jacqui Dankworth, Dave O’Higgins, Dame Cleo Laine, Sir John Dankworth, Jamie Cullum and regularly tours with the BBC Big Band (www.chrisallard.co.uk).

Zak Barrett is an accomplished saxophonist and clarinettist who features in many popular jazz bands and plays in lifelong collaborations (recently also as a duet) with worldclass guitar maestro Guthrie Govan.

Rob Palmer is a highly experienced double bassist who has played with many top class UK jazz musicians whilst he was leading his jazz club in Felixstowe.

Local jazz jam organiser Elmer van der Hoek completes the lineup on drums.

The bar has local beers, fine wines, a selection of soft drinks and snacks available on the night (no warm food this time).

Doors open 15 min before the sets.

Please arrive in good time, as the band will be playing close to the entrance.