Mammal Hands – Live @ Pizza Express Jazz Club

23 March 2015 | aaamusic

Thursday 19th March, London 

Innovative jazz trio Mammal Hands comprises Nick Smart (piano), Jesse Barrett (drums & percussion) and Jordan Smart (saxophone). They have a tightness, eagerness and intensity which is reminiscent of Portico Quartet and GoGo Penguin.

Mammal Hands are … Read More

MAMMAL HANDS – Animalia

9 October 2014 | aaamusic

Animalia, Mammal Hands’ first album, was released on the 15th of September. The eight-track album features interesting rhythmic figures, opulent harmonies and minimalist-inspired vamps. Brothers, Nick Smart (keyboards), and Jordan Smart (saxophones) along with drummer Jesse Barrett … Read More

AAA Music Approved: Mammal Hands

2 October 2014 | aaamusic

AAAmusic: Who are you and where are you from?

Mammal Hands. There’s three of us in the band: Nick Smart (piano), Jesse Barrett (drums and percussion) and Jordan Smart (saxophones). We are all musicians living in Norwich, where … Read More

MAMMAL HANDS – Mansions of Millions of Years

8 September 2014 | aaamusic

Beautifully wistful and mysterious, ‘Mansions of Millions of Years’ is the latest single track by Mammal Hands, newcomers of the fine young label Gondwana Records and supported by Jamie Cullum and BBC 6 Music. This trio met … Read More

Gondwana Mini Fest @ Kings Place – Live Review

18 February 2014 | aaamusic

Saturday 15th February, London

For a man who exudes tranquillity, trumpeter Matthew Halsall seems to be rather hyperactive when it comes to his work ethic. Having set up the Manchester-based label Gondwana Records to release his own … Read More