Patch, 27 Mar 2026
Perhaps the most original group to emerge from Southend's Jazz 825 scene
Formed back in 2020, Amalgam started out as a collection of musicians rehearsing over the internet at the time of 'social distancing'. From this period emerged a collection of original material that went into the first album, called "Colours", released back in 2023.
Following our sell out gig in November 2025, Amalgam are delighted to be returning to Patch.
They will be performing a blend of original music along with an assortment of pieces from some of the greats of contemporary American and European jazz such as Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and Arild Andersen
Amalgam are: Lawrence Harper: Trumpet; Dave Whiting: Guitar; Dave Lee: Keyboards; Jason Nicholls: Bass; Trevor Taylor: Drums
Patch is a vegetarian plant-led restaurant in the heart of Colchester, established September 2022
24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
07507 722 850 / hello@patchcolchester.co.uk