I don’t cover a lot of instrumental music on my blog. I don’t have anything against it, but as a writer I often find music without words a little hard to latch on to. But every now and then, there’s an instrumental piece that manages to cut through for me. One of those special singles is “Horatio Hornblower,” the latest release from Meeanjin/Brisbane band Cigány Weaver.
I love the way this piece effortlessly combines so many genres. There are classical elements, the energy of folk, the spontaneity of jazz. It seems timeless, yet it’s also really fresh. This is the first track the band’s released since a personnel shakeup, so it’s an exciting sign of what’s to come with this new lineup.
“Horatio Hornblower” is the first of several singles Cigány Weaver will drop before releasing their sophomore album early next year. They’ll play the following local shows before embarking on a national tour in 2024.
27 October 2023 – Brisbane International Jazz Festival @ Thomas Dixon Centre, Meeanjin/Brisbane
10 November 2023 – Maleny Music Festival @ Maleny Showgrounds, Nalbo and Dallambara Country/Maleny
Image credit: Jazmyn Produces