Studio One Funk draws on the influence of American soul and funk, the collection moves between original productions and inventive reworkings of classics by Booker T. & The M.G.’s, Isaac Hayes, James Brown and Motown favourites. Highlights include Jackie Mittoo’s unreleased take on Hang ’Em High, and the Underground Vegetables’ version of Melting Pot.  The set also features heavyweight instrumental cuts such as Cedric Brooks’ Idleberg and Pablove Black’s melodica-led Sidewalk Doctor, alongside performances from key Studio One players including Leroy Sibbles, Richard Ace, Vin Gordon and Eric Frater. A strong snapshot of reggae’s long-running dialogue with funk and soul.