Paul Crezee, born in Renesse (Zeeland, NL) and currently based near Amsterdam, is best known as the guitarist of the Dutch-British prog rock band Dilemma. With albums like Random Acts of Liberation and The Purpose Paradox — and a Best Prog Album award in 2018 — he helped shape the band’s distinctive sound for many years.

In his solo work, Paul reveals a different side of his musical personality: cinematic, melodic, and narrative — sometimes tranquil, sometimes groovy and raw — but always with a crystal- clear, honest sound in which each instrument has space to breathe.

For years, Paul also worked in aviation — first as an airline engineer at Schiphol Airport, then as head of technical services for a German airline. Since switching to a part-time role teaching aeronautical engineering, he’s been able to focus more fully on his musical ambitions.

Over time, Paul developed a unique playing style, marked by a self-taught picking technique that gives his guitar tone its signature warmth and character. Many of his compositions are born while traveling, capturing places, memories, or atmospheres — sometimes literally, sometimes abstract.

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