COUNTER'S CREEK

It is because they are from the English capital that the four musicians in the band chose this name. Counter's Creek is a folk band that composes and plays original songs inspired by the folk music of the British Isles. But that's not all, as their repertoire also includes jigs, reels and rhythms from Eastern Europe and West Africa.

These four Londoners came together around Jonathan Taylor (flute, whistles and keyboards), who wrote nine of the fourteen tracks on the album. Jonathan has been interested in many musical styles and was previously known as a jazz pianist. Alongside him is singer Ben Cox, who also plays the flute and harmonium. He too studied jazz and has performed at major festivals with his own band.

Violinist and bouzouki player Tom Newel also performs regularly at British folk festivals and with the Ceilidh Liberation Front. Finally, guitarist Fred Moss plays in a jazz/folk band.
These four musicians from different backgrounds met by chance at concerts and were brought together by their love of acoustic folk music, catchy melodies and danceable rhythms.
My Treasured Land is their second album, the first dating back to 2019. It is a collection of instrumental compositions and a few songs that find their origins in their daily lives in London. These musicians seek to escape through their quest for a simpler rural life and environmental aspirations.
Very varied in style, the album delves into British tradition, notably the traditional songs Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy and Bold Riley. These four friends fuse distinctly Celtic tunes with American bluegrass, Americana and a pinch of Indian music, Brand New World.
A highly original style of music that successfully harmonises completely different styles. The melodies are catchy, revealing a definite swing.

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