Influences: Mammal Hands
Mammal Hands are a trio of like-minded musicians: Nick Smart (piano), Jesse Barrett (drums and percussion) and Jordan Smart (saxophone). Together, they draw on influences from Steve Reich to Bonobo and Pharoah Sanders to The Cinematic Orchestra, alongside elements of North Indian and African music. Their own sound is at times wistful and melancholic and sometimes raucous, catchy and explosive, blending thoughtful compositions with spontaneity and interplay. Ahead of their show as part of the Borderless series taking place at the Battersea Arts Centre, the men pick a selection of influences which helped to form their inimitable style.
Mammal Hands play Borderless at the Battersea Arts Centre on 21st September 2016 and tickets can be found HERE. For full information on the Borderless series of shows look HERE.
Jordan: Me and Nick were really lucky to catch Gil Scott-Heron live in 2010, he held the main stage at Bestival with just a keyboard and his voice for a few tracks and his band were amazing too. This is one of our favourites from his final album.