Preview the new album of Paul Crezee, 2CV. The album features 11 tracks, split into two distinct parts:
– Fjordhest is meditative and calm, inspired by the steady nature of the Norwegian Fjord horse.
– Mustang is upbeat and danceable, with energetic excursions into rock.
The album features stunning cover art by French illustrator and visual artist Anne Merat, and will be followed shortly by a second solo release. Both albums were produced by Justin Stanton and recorded by Nic Hard, both members of Grammy-winning jazz/fusion group Snarky Puppy.
2CV is a richly layered and atmospheric listening experience, featuring:
– Paul Crezee on all guitars: including a 1932 National resonator, a 1974 Gibson J40 acoustic, his signature Teye La India (serial no. 11), a 1988 Fender Stratocaster and a 1971 Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty.
– Justin Stanton on all keyboards — Fender Rhodes (70s), Wurlitzer (70s), Philicordia (60s), Hammond (50s) — as well as trumpet.
– Hagai Cohen Milo, a key figure in the NYC and Berlin jazz scenes, on 18th-century upright bass, 1950s P-bass, and 1960s Höfner bass.
– Earl Harvin, known for his work with Trevor Horn and Seal, on drums — using a vintage 1960s Slingerland kit.
All recordings were captured using vintage microphones to highlight the depth and analogue warmth of these exceptional instruments. Special mention goes to the guitar amps: a 1955 Fender Champ, a 1966 Vibrolux, and a 1999 Fender Prosonic — the latter placed on a swing during recording to create a subtle doppler effect, now one of Paul’s sonic trademarks.
With meticulous attention to tone and space, Paul builds a sound world where travel, technology and emotion meet — wordless, but deeply expressive.
Now with a brand new live band, Paul is bringing this layered, atmospheric music to the stage — performed by seasoned musicians who bring it to life with energy and nuance.
For fans of: Snarky Puppy, Jacob Collier, Tommy Emmanuel, Jeff Beck, Ry Cooder, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon
