The original version, by Silver's trio, was recorded on November 23, 1953.
It is "a typical Silver creation: advanced in its harmonic structure and general approach but with a catchy tune and finger-snapping beat.
[2] In 2004, Silver reported that "Opus de Funk" was one of only three of his compositions that he did not own the rights to.
[3] The piece was first recorded on November 23, 1953, by the Horace Silver Trio, of Silver (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Art Blakey (drums).
[4] It was released with other Silver and Blakey recordings as part of the Blue Note Records 10-inch Horace Silver Trio, Vol.