Wolfgang Valbrun’s 2025 release Paris arrives on Jalapeno Records with just three tracks, a concise statement melding retro soul with liquid funk. The title track, matched here, lays down a lush groove, punctuated by warm brass tones and a smooth, downtempo pulse that recalls late 70s soul sessions refracted through a contemporary lens. Valbrun’s deft touch is evident in the production’s clarity, allowing each instrumental layer to breathe.The other two cuts, Where is the Peace and Baptist, continue in this vein, balancing vintage sensibilities with modern rhythmic precision. Though modest in length, Paris stakes its claim as an artifact of refined taste for listeners attuned to the subtler edges of funk and soul’s ongoing lineage. With under 4,000 Last.fm scrobbles, it remains a quiet signal amid a crowded field, inviting deeper excavation.

Wolfgang Valbrun’s 2025 release Paris arrives on Jalapeno Records with just three tracks, a concise statement melding retro soul with liquid funk. The title track, matched here, lays down a lush groove, punctuated by warm brass tones and a smooth, downtempo pulse that recalls late 70s soul sessions refracted through a contemporary lens. Valbrun’s deft touch is evident in the production’s clarity, allowing each instrumental layer to breathe.The other two cuts, Where is the Peace and Baptist, continue in this vein, balancing vintage sensibilities with modern rhythmic precision. Though modest in length, Paris stakes its claim as an artifact of refined taste for listeners attuned to the subtler edges of funk and soul’s ongoing lineage. With under 4,000 Last.fm scrobbles, it remains a quiet signal amid a crowded field, inviting deeper excavation.