There is a plethora of jazz bands that have claimed the legacy of the iconic E.S.T. trio since the passing of its titular musician and leader, Esbjörn Svensson. Many are very good. One of those, who embodies both the spirit and sound of the Swedes, in addition to evolving the sound palette in a logical lineage of what an E.S.T. version 2026 could have been, is the very British trio Mammal Hands. Welcomed by the excellent visionaries at ACT Records, the Mammal Hands touch emotionally any self-respecting music lover with formidable precision.
With an exceptional syncretic approach to contemporary jazz infused with pop, modern classical music, minimalism, folk, rock, and indie, Mammal Hands creates captivating soundscapes. The energy, both kinetic and cinematic, the melodies built on catchy riffs and memorable lines, all contribute to weaving an emotional and sensory fabric, highly addictive. This is the case with Circadia, the sixth album by the trio for the Berliners at ACT.
Mammal Hands doesn’t do this genre or that style. The trio simply tells irresistibly captivating stories, using every colour, every method, every technique available to reach straight to the hearts of those who listen.
Only start the playlist if you are ready to listen to it all the way through. Stopping is impossible.
