The only soundtrack recorded by Thelonious Monk in 1959 to be released for the first time! Contains performances of classic Monk tunes heard in Roger Vadim's 1960 French film Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Features Monk's 1959 all-star band of Charlie Rouse, Sam Jones & Art Taylor, plus special guest saxophonist Barney Wilen.
- Thelonious Monk - piano
- Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
- Barney Wilen - tenor saxophone (1, 2, 8, 11)
- Sam Jones - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
Rec.: Nola Penthouse Sound Studios, 111 W. 57th St., New York City, NY, July 27, 1959.
01. Rhythm-A-Ning (5:47)
02. Crepuscule With Nellie (5:16)
03. Six In One (4:28)
04. Well, You Needn't (4:57)
05. Pannonica (Solo 1) (2:27)
06. Pannonica (Solo 2) (2:55)
07. Pannonica (Quartet) (6:20)
08. Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are (6:57)
09. Light Blue (2:47)
10. By And By (We'll Understand It Better By And By) (1:47)
11. Rhythm-A-Ning (Alternate) (5:36)
12. Crepuscule With Nellie (Take 1) (2:29)
13. Pannonica (45 rpm Master) (6:53)
14. Light Blue (45 rpm Master) (4:09)
15. Well, You Needn't (Unedited) (6:47)
16. Light Blue (Making Of) (14:13)
