Paragon - Old Dreams

Paragon is the prize-winning quartet formed by saxophonist Peter Ehwald and pianist Arthur Lea. Together with bassist Matthias Nowack and drummer Jon Scott these four musicians have built a reputation as being one of the most musically sensitive and intuitive ensembles on the European jazz scene.

Each musician brings a wealth of knowledge from playing internationally with other projects but it is their collective experience of intensive touring and recording together that has enabled them to develop a mutual trust and understanding that is sought after and coveted by many other ensembles.

Paragon is co-led Led by the virtuosic German saxophonist Peter Ehwald and London born pianist Arthur Lea. Both musicians share the composing responsibilities for the group making this band a true collaboration and fusion of ideas and sounds. These two musicians have an incredible pedigree. The Guardian's John Fordham has described Lea as a 21st century Thelonious Monk while Ehwald continues to thrill the European jazz circuit in a variety of ensembles, both as a leader and as a sideman. He has recently completed a tour of South America with his German band Double Trouble.

Paragon's fourth Album 'Old Dreams' is an instinctive testimonial of what European jazz can be: open, keen to experiment, melodic and powerful in sound. A decade on the road with annual tours, Paragon were early recognised by audiences - who awarded them the Prix de Publique at Avignon Jazz Festival in 2006, and critics who short-listed them for the 2012 Neuer Deutsche Jazzpreis.