Patch, 5 Sep 2025
Featuring Carl Sterling on sax, Dave Holland on piano, Simon Woods on bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums
Tickets: £12 , <18/stud. £8
Join us for a joyful evening of live jazz in the lovely venue Patch, Colchester’s award-winning vegetarian/ plant-based café.
The jazz quartet features some talented musicians:
Carl Sterling (sax), has worked with renowned artists such as Paloma Faith, recorded for Sony Records and performed on television shows as well as at weddings and events at prestigious venues across UK and worldwide.
Dave Holland (piano), has 20 years of experience as a music producer, editor and composer.
He works across classical, commercial, EDM, jazz and many other genres. His music is used by household names in international media.
Simon Woods (double bass), sought after bass player for jazz bands as well as classical orchestras.
Elmer van der Hoek (drums) organiser of local jazz gigs and jams for over 15 years.
Enjoy small plates, craft cocktails, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for soaking in top-tier jazz.
Reserve a table for food at 6.30pm: 07507 772 850. If you don’t come early you are still able to order food until the interval.
Come early, eat well, and let the music take over. See you at Patch!
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