Cocktail Nation Radio Show

Evenings At The Penthouse-Strings and Things

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +1000

Orchestral Pop is the name of the game tonight!

Sarah Vaughan And Her Orchestra & Percy Faith - My Tormented Heart
Mantovani - Exodus – Main Theme
Bobby Hackett - Alcoholic Blues
Jackie Gleason - Speak Low
Percy Faith - Theme From A Summer Place
Billy May - Autumn Leaves
Frank Comstock - Deep Night
Ray Conniff And His Orchestra - You Do Something To Me
Art Van Damme Quintet - Lover, Come Back To Me
Vic Damone & Percy Faith - In The Eyes Of The World
Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra - Highland Dreams
101 Strings Orchestra - Love On The Beach
Jerry Vale - You Can Never Give Me Back My Heart
Henri René And His Orchestra - Easy To Love
Bill Irwin Group - Seduction
101 Strings - California Dreamin'
Mantovani - Advise And Consent
Jackie Gleason - I Can't Believe That You're In Love
John Neel And His Orch - Midnight Blues
Toni Arden - Too Late Now
The Bob Scott Orchestra With Mike Green - The Touch
Bernadine Read With Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Not As A Stranger (Feat. Bernadine Read)

Evenings At The Penthouse-Someday Soon

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +1000

Yes, just like Christmas..it's coming.

Jackie Gleason- Some day

James Morrison-Girl Talk

Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River

Barbara Levy Daniels-My Heart Stood Still

Chet Baker -Moonlight Becomes You

Halford Jetset-Tema De Anna

George Shearing-September In The Rain

Nat King Cole -Candy

Marty Paich-I Love Paris

Lea Dalaria-Cool

Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe

Kenyon Hopkins-Sunny Side Of The Street

Brent Laidler-Heavy Memphis Jones

Roger Williams- Laura

Lounge Special-Tito Puente

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +1000

A different show this week in that all the songs we're playing tonight are old songs. We're not playing any neo-lounge at all this week, just thought we'd shake it up a little bit. But I've got a very special thing for you in that a lounge special with Tito Puente is coming your way. And an interesting inspiration as to how I decided to come about this lounge special this week. We'll also take a look at the World of Swing gig guide and our lounge life magazine, a deep thought coming your way, and of course, our world-famous stuff segment here on the Cocktail Nation.

Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta

Walter Wanderly - The Girl From Ipanema

Tito Puente - Take Five

Esquivel - Harlem Nocturne

Polly Bergen - Im Glad There Is You

Beegie Adair - Satin Doll

Lalo Schifrin - Barney Does It All

Johnny Costa - My Funny Valentine

Floyd Cramer - A Man And A Woman

Annie Ross - Dont Worry Bout Me

Chet Baker - Crazy She Calls Me

Mancini - Mr Lucky

Phineas Newborn - Love And Marriage

Frank Wess - Blue Lizard

Mel Torme - Pick Yourself Up

Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:57:00 +1000

Don Draper only likes things when they are new so I am guessing he would be fan of this show

Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight

Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise

Astrud Gilberto – So Nice

Beverly Kenney – For All We Know

Billie Holiday – These Foolish Things

Buddy Greco – Let Me Love You

Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips

Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Dave Miller Trio – Why Did I Choose You

Frank Sinatra – Prisoner Of Love

George De Hart – Body And Soul

Grace Knight – Sophisticated Lady

Henry Mancini – Young Love

James Spencer – I’ve Got A Crush On You

Joey Altruda – Playboy’s Theme

Late Night Jazz Piano – Embraceable You

Liberace – I’m In The Mood For Love

Tony Bennett – The Girl I Love

Evenings At The Penthouse- Temptation in Your Ear

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +1000

Talking about that naughty little whisper in your ear tonight

Morton Gould – Temptation

Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee

Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips

Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight

Janet Seidel – Baltimore Oriole

Julie London – I Got Lost In His Arms

Liberace – I Hear A Rhapsody

Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind

Paris Mitchell Strings – Easy To Love

Plas Johnson – Tanya

Sally Street – Teach Me Tonight

Lavay Smith-Gee Baby. Ain’t I Good To You

Shirley Moon-Solitary Moon

Dexter Gordon Le Coiffeur

Tiki Delights – Scorpion Rider

Tito Rodríguez – Theme From “The Apartment”

Deep Space Confidential-Levelland

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +1000

This week we kick of a new segment looking at UFO sightings in the mid-century and the strange goings on in Levelland that caused cars to stop one evening.

We have a letter to the show from a listener who took my advice but now regrets it and an interesting new bio pic coming out which has upset the person it is all about ..plus the story of Deli meat on a space craft that went wrong.

Nutty - Purple Panther

Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician

Dana Countryman - The Spy From Outer Space

Serge Gainsbourg - Couleur Cafe

Richard Cheese - Toxic

Sammy Davis Jr- I'm Gonna Live Till I Die

Tiki Lounge Crew - Hipster's Lair

Honolulu Transport - Marvellous

Martini Kings - Playboy's Theme

Voodoo 5 - Chato's Ride

Cocktail Inn -Tequila

Messerchups-Wicked Game

Mr Moai - Pool Of Love

Tikiyaki And The Hawaiiana Brass - Sushi

Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino

OMFO - Whimsical Realm

Evenings At The Penthouse Stepping Lightly

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +1100

Seems people always hear me coming into the room

Shelly Manne And His Men - Step Lightly

Billy Lester - What Is This Thing Called Love

James Morrison - Out Of Nowhere

Miles Davis & John Coltrane - All Of You

Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You

The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

Evenings At The Penthouse- Plans and Schemes

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:29:00 +1100

I've always got a plan and a scheme on the go and so far none have failed!

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James Morrison- The Master Plan

Bill Evans- Gloria's Step

Billy Lester-Out of nowhere

Mancini- Blue Satin

Octobop-Whatever Possessed Me

Tony Bennett- The Girl I Love

Eddie Costa- Adelaide

Fran Jeffries-Lazy Afternoon

Don Ralke- How Long Has This Been Going On

Combustible Edison- Dior

George Shearing -Midnight On Cloud 69

Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza

Dexter Gordon- You've Changed

Peter Nero-We_'ve Only Just Begun

Evenings At The Penthouse-Where are the Stars

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +1100

Sometimes they just disappear !

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Jason Paul Curtis- Summer Star

Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars

Mattias Uneback-Starfish

Cocktail Inn- Stella by Starlight

George Shearing- A Handful of Stars

Singers Unlimited- Lost In The Stars

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66- So Many Stars

Doris Day- Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars

Marian McPartland- I Saw Stars

Renee Raff- Among The Stars

James Spencer-Stars Fell on Alabama

June Christy-When You Wish Upon A Star

The Brothers Castro- Stella by Starlight

Johnny Hartman-Stairway To The Stars

Les Baxter- A Distant Star

Stanley Black-Stars in Your Eyes

Jackie Gleason- Starry-Eyed And Breathless

Anita O'Day- Star Eyes

Dolf van der Linden and his Orchestra- Starlit Hour

Spyvibe

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:38:22 +1100

From the land of shaken martinis, atomic dreams, and the coolest sounds ever pressed to vinyl… this is Cocktail Nation.

This week we’re diving into a world where the spies are smooth as Jason Whiton stops by with Spyvibe, the exotica is swirling, and somewhere out there… there may still be a missing nuclear bomb or two.

We’ve got lounge, spy themes, a little intrigue, and of course—your passport to a better kind of living.

So dim the lights, fix yourself something strong… and let’s get swank

Project K-67 - Atomic Pool Party

Pink Martini - No Hay Problema

Daniel Pemberton - The Actual Heist

JG Thirlwell - Copycat

Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow

Bruce Lofren Group - Tripsy

Alessandro Alessandroni - Primavera

Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman

Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar

Messerchups - Wicked Game

Voodoo 5 - 1985

Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo

Jack Costanzo - Hornacopia

Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra - Wolverine Blues

Adam Minkoff - Morricone 90 - Una Voce Allo Specchio

Martini Kings - Cabali

Evenings At The Penthouse-Denial

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:36:00 +1100

It's a word that is not in my vocabulary

Marc Copeland-Do It Again

Project Pimento -Quiet Village

Ray Anthony -September Song

Thelonius Monk-Round Midnight

Lena Horne-NightWind

Tiki Delights-Cosmopolitan

Tony Bennett-Lover

101 Strings-New York, New York

Jerry Mulligan-Night Lights

Chico Freeman-What’s in between

George Freeman-Inner Orchestrations

Barbara Levy Daniels -Mean To Me

Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River

Dan Cray- Moonriver

Evenings At The Penthouse-Manifesto or Philosophy

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:34:00 +1100

Let me outline my Philosophy...it's riveting

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Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together

Lin Stanley- Nice And Easy

Beegie Adair -One For My Baby

Julie London-Boy From Ipanema

Stan Getz-Wives and Lovers

Martini Kings -Picnic

Marcos Valle-So Nice

Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend

Cocktail Inn-The Way You Look Tonight

Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin

Barney Mccall -Mysteriss

Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont

Peter Paulson-Third Time

International Evening At The Penthouse

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:09:00 +1100

This week a guest programmer in that of Darren Long from the Tiki Delights bringing us the International Evening At The Penthouse.

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Bert Kaempfert - Lonely Nightingale

Joao Gilberto - One Note Samba

Connie Francis - Al Di La

Dean Martin - C’est Si Bon

Nat King Cole - Non Dimenticar

Frank Sinatra - London By Night

Keely Smith - I Wish You Love

Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki

Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore

Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Meditation

Bobby Darin - Venice Blue

Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You

Tony Bennett - The Gentle Rain

Esquivel - April In Portugal

Bobby Darin - When Day Is Done

Peggy Lee - Little Boat

Dean Martin - Pardon (Pardoname)

Chet Baker - Iimio Domani

Les Baxter - The Poor People Of Paris

Retrozone-Where The Boys Are

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:17:00 +1100

This week Garry wells is back with Retro Zone talking about the film “Where the Boys are” we have lots of the latest lounge and exotica releases, a look at the world of swank gig guide, our stuff segment talking about a 1950’s Oscar Party gone wrong and a letter to the show

Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - La Playa

Combustible Edison - Vertigogo

Gary Wells Retrozone

Los Diplomaticos-Where the Boys Are

The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi

Hypnotiques - Apache

Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow

Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo

Harold Schenk - Bachelor Pad

Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique

Messer Chups - Moonrace

Pink Martini - No Hay Problema

Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

Martini Kings -Summer Samba

Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin

New Morty Show - Ladies Man

Evenings At The Penthouse-Outside In

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +1100

Sometimes you think you are in but you are actually OUT!

Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside

Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby

Joey Altruda- Christy

The Sharps- Besame Mucho

Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance

The Martini Kings - Taboo

The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging

Percy Faith- The Nearness of You

Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain

Orchestra Superstring- Linonine

Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade

Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind

John Neel-Blue Martini

Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love

Evenings At The Penthouse-Lounging Spy in a Penthouse

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +1100

Just how did that cat get in here!

John Barry–Tanakas World
George Martin–The Bitter End You Can’t Do That
Robert Short–Going Solo
Pepper Greenwald–Morocco
Hugo Montenegro–Thunderball
Dan Stein–Mr. Cool
Alex Khaskin–Bond the Spy
John Barry–A Man Alone
Dave Loew–No Time To Die
Gert Wilden–Gaslightmood
Robert Sharples–Public Eye
Serge Gainsbourg–Bye Bye Mr. Spy

Denis Farnon–Highballs At Villa Rienza
Raymond Alessandrini–Theme De Fantomas
John Baker–The Dolly man cue 3–Vendetta

Martini Heaven-Tanganova

Project Piment-DIamonds Are Forever

Ocotobop-Pink Panther Theme
Verve Ensemble-What I Meant To Say
Chumei Watanabe–Beautiful Agent
Alphonse Roy–The Unknown Man of Shandigor

Evenings At The Penthouse-Breaking up

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +1100

The song says it's hard to do but I haven't experienced that.

Lyn Stanley- Love Me Or Leave Me

Simon Tedeschi - Rhapsody In Blue

Herbie Mann- It Ain't Necessarily So

Miles Davis & John Coltrane - All of You

Lonely Street

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:29:00 +1100

James Spencer checks in with another new album… and we’ll open the latest issue of Lounge Life Magazine to discover the scotch that was the favourite of Frank Sinatra… and hear of a very amusing AI transcription mishap thanks to Baron Von Swankenstien.

There’s new exotica on the way from Tiki Delights and Mr Moai… a few tiki happenings around the globe… and a mid-century complaint about petrol prices that proves drivers have always loved to complain about fuel prices.

So pour something strong, settle into the lounge chair…

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Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat

Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull

James Spencer - Lonely Street

Eddie Palmieri - Los Cueros Me Llaman

Freddie Canoe - Lonely Island

Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino

Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique

Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo

Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere

Norm Amadio Feat Marc Jordan - I Love You That Way

Freddie Green - Pin Up

Cocktail Inn - Tequila

Combustible Edison - Utopia

Evenings At The Penthouse- Morning Routines

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:37:00 +1100

I’m not a morning person; I’m a coffee creature who finds your early-morning cheerfulness barbaric

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Bill Charlap – One Morning in May

Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy

Cliff Korman – MONTREUX

Gaea Schell – Luna Plateada

Greta Angell – Tea For Two

Hugo Montenegro – Charade

Jack Jezro – Darn That Dream

Jeff Harner – I Fall In Love Too Easily

Mancini – Blue Satin

Nat King Cole – What Is There To Say

The Martini Kings – No. 4 Desafinado

Victor Feldman Trio – Chopin in D♯ minor (Minor Waltz)

Angelica – Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2

Evenings At The Penthouse-Slow Drivers

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:41:00 +1100

Here is a fact ...Anyone driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac.

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Anita Rey – Slow Glow

Connie Russell – The Thrill Is Gone

Danielle Wertz – Manhattan in the Rain

Fran Jeffries – Lazy Afternoon

Gaea Schell – In Your Own Sweet Way

George De Hart – Body and Soul

George Shearing – On Cloud 69

Jan Lundgren Trio – Vindens Ängar

Jeff Goldblum – Lazy Afternoon

Rachel Caswell – For All We Know

Sarah Vaughan – It Might As Well Be Spring

Stacey Kent – I Know I Dream

Linda Carone-Having It All

Warren Wolf – Frankie and Johnny

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Little Insensitive

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:41:00 +1100

When my friend told me his life was falling apart, I just asked him if he could do it quietly because I was trying to watch the game.

Albare - How Insensitive

Art Pepper - Imagination

Beegie Adair - April In Paris

Ben Webster - Late Date

Betty Blake - Lilac Wine

James Spencer - Easy Living

John Coltrane - Lush Life

Julie London - Sophisticated Lady

Julie London - Where Are You

Larry Gelb-If My Life Were Pleasant

Suzanne Pittson-I Get Sentimental Over Nothing

Lena Horne - Moon River

Paige Delancy - Black Coffee

Hypnocoin

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:36:00 +1100

Mr Skip Heller returns with Voodoo five and a new release Called Hypnocoin so we will catch up with him on the show this week, speaking of new music we bring you Tabu recordings, new music from the Tikiyaki orchestra , Martini Kings and James Spencer so a bucket load of new music for you.

There is a look at the world of swank, a deep thought and our stuff segment

Paul Anka- The Way You Make Me Feel

John Barry-On Her Majestys Secret Service

Skip Heller Voodoo 5

Voodoo 5-Hypnocoin

Messerchups- Kiss of the Night

Blue Martinis-You Turn Me On Baby

Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone

OMFO - Whimsical realm

Martini Kings- Strangers in the Night

The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi

Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician

Herb Ellis- Soft Winds

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Road To Caliente

James Spencer and The Midnight Men- Under the Streetlamp

Evenings At The Penthouse-Picking Fights

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +1100

I think every now and then it's worth picking a fight, sometimes you get a punch in the nose but most of the time people are too shocked to do anything and you give them a story to tell their friends.

Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles

Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge

Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano

Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart

James Morrison-My Beautiful

Octobop- Girl Talk

Miles Davis- All Blues

Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live)

Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance

John Coltrane- Lush Life

Mancini- Susan

Ann-Margaret- A Bachelor In Paradise

Evenings At The Penthouse- A Perfect Place To Live

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:57:00 +1100

I think Monte Carlo may just be heaven on earth, if you don't believe me go visit soon!

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Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo

The Martini Kings - Poincianna

Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore

Oscar Moore- April in Paris

Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty

Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues

John Neel- Bury Me Blue

Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey

Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail

Linda Carone-Free and Easy

Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before

Don Nuzzo- Bonded

Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy

Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant

Bill Evans-Gloria's Step

Chet Baker - Time On My Hands

Evenings At The Penthouse-Disturbing Dreams

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:57:00 +1100

“I love how dreams resolve nothing and still demand processing

Airbenders – Weaver Of Dreams

Chet Baker – They All Laughed

Elliot Caine Sextet – Hippie Chicks On Acid

Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul

Herbie Mann – Lady Bird

Julie London – Cloudy Morning

Mitch Towne – Some Work Of Noble Note, May Yet Be Done

Roger Williams – My One And Only Love

John Coltrane – Blue Train

Spyvibe-Pink Panther

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:12:00 +1100

Back for 2026 it is Jason Whiton with Spyvibe, I’ve got some cool gigs from across the globe to check out, the latest Bond news that might surprise you…a book on the Queen of England and most importantly new music from Voodoo 5 and also James Spencer with his Midnight Men.

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James Spencer and the Midnight Men - Wet Asphalt

Combustible Edison - 20th Century

Ventures-Pink Panther Theme

Freddie Green - Pin Up

Freddy Canoe - In The Soup

Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull

Mel Torme - It Happened In Monterey

Swongos - Wanderoo

The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy

Tiki Cowboys - Feel So Good (Instrumental)

Vibexotica - When The Four Winds Blow

Keith Williams - The Thin Man

Kolumbo- Sandy Legs

Voodoo Five - I Just Don't Understand

Marcus Rutz - Looking Out Windows

Evenings At The Penthouse-Times are a Changin

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +1100

The world is moving pretty quick, things we never thought would happen have actually happened. And yet still no personal jetpacks.

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Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind

Hiromi-Uncertainty

Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty

Orchestra Superstring- Haru

Bill Charlap- All Across the City

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Dianne Schuur- When October Goes

Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso

Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover

Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well

The Martini Kings - Taboo

Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music

James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

Evenings At The Penthouse-Lonely

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +1100

James Spencer has release a wonderful album called Lonely Street with his band the Midnight Men so tonight he has programmed a show for us on the theme Lonely.

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James Spencer - Whiskey & Leather

George Shearing Quintet & Billy May - If I Should Lose You

Jimmy Borges - Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

Anne Phillips - A Stranger In Town

Relaxing Piano Crew - Are You Lonely

Melanchrino - Laura

Chet Baker - Street Of Dreams

Jackie Gleason - Hey There Lonely Girl

Frank Sinatra - Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry

Cocktail Inn - The Lonely Man

Serge Gainsbourg - Ce Mortel Ennui

Laurindo Almeida & The Danzaneros - Big Town

Toni Harper - Lady Lonely

Nat King Cole - The Lonely One

Martin Denny - Cool

Helen Merrill - End Of A Love Affair

James Spencer & The Midnight Men - When The City Finally Sleeps

Gene Howard - Stranger In Paradise

Julie London - Lush Life

Martin Kings - Goodbye To Lonely Town

Retro Zone- Winter Movies

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:26:00 +1100

For 2026 Gary Wells returns and adding to his conversations he will bring us a new segment which allows him to talk about more things than books called Retro Zone and this week talking about Winter Movies. I have new music coming your way from James Spencer and new music from Voodoo 5 and their new album called Hypnocoin

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Voodoo 5 – Faster Pussycat

Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchi

Combustible Edison – Satan Says

Dizzy Gillespie – Carioca

Freddy Canoe – Shockwave

James Spencer And The Midnight Men – Lonely Street

Leith Stevens – Sugar Bush Cha Cha

Lola Albright – There’s A Man In My Life

Martini Kings – Music To Watch Girls Go By

Messerchups – Night Stripper

Project K 67 – Atomic Pool Party

Swongos – Swampie Invasion

Vibexotica – Song Of The Taino

Tikiyaki Orchestra – Weekend In Waikiki

The Brothers Castro – Serenata

Evenings At The Penthouse-Cool People

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:56:00 +1100

To my way of thinking they drive great cars, wear shades and have hip threads.

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Frank Bennett – You're Too Hip Baby

Stan Kenton – Once In A While

The Metro Strings – Vacation Time

Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes

Frank Pourcel And His Orchestra – Italia Romantica

Hugo Winterhalter – People

Jack De Mello And His Imperial Strings – Makalapua

Julie O’Hara Sextet – Angel Eyes

KPM – Piano At The Plaza

John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low

Hampton Hawes -Hamptons Pulpit

Bill Evans-All Of You

Les Baxter & The 101 Strings – Love Beat Of The City

Robby Poitevin – Jazz Cave

Evenings At The Penthouse-Romantic Hi Fi

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:53:00 +1100

the Glow of the stereo, the music and the atmosphere...that's what it is all about.

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Phineas Newborn – Love And Marriage

Dave Lowe – No Time To Die

Nathan Haines – Lament

Ella Fitzgerald – Mood Indigo

Teddy Randazzo – The Countess

Dan Stein – Elegant Manhattan

Marty Paich Trio – Dusk Light

Frank Sinatra – It’s All Right With Me

Denis Farnon – Highballs At Villa Rienza

Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops

Dave Grusin – The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.

Chet Baker – Blue Thoughts

Baby Grand – Just Drive

Sam Rivers – Euterpe (Remastered)

Jackie Gleason – Deep Purple Blue Velvet

John Neel And His Orchestra – Blue Martini

Lounge Special Frank Bennett

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:54:00 +1100

Tonight, we honour a creative spirit who carved their mark deep into the culture.

We step inside a world built from imagination, devotion, and hand-crafted dreams.

There’s a musical guest who knows exactly how to bend time and mood.

A design revival that proves the past still ticks with purpose.

Stories that remind us we’ve panicked about progress before — and survived.

News from the lounge world that marks the end of an era, and the start of another.

A few dates for the diary, if your calendar likes a tropical accent.

A listener reminds us why this late-night ritual matters.

All wrapped in a soundtrack made for dim lights and slow sips.

Settle in — this is Cocktail Nation.

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Naughty Ones - Trapped In A Web Of Love

Nicolas Godin - Lare Blanche

Frank Bennett - Money

Ixthuele - House Of The Gods

Martini Kings - Isle Of Man

Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere

Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta

Frank Wess - The Lizard

Messercups - Wicked Game

The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy

Tikiyaki 5-0 - The Ipcress File

Gary Lee Trio - Dunsborough Blues

Grant Green - T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do

Vibexotica - Tiwaka's Holiday

Cocktail Jazz Is Go

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +1100

Just like the Thunderbirds it's time to hit go

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Barney Kessell-Satin Doll

Shelley Manne-Step Lightly

Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale

Oscar Pettiford-Not So Sleepy

Cedar Walton- Afternoon In Paris

Bill Charlap- All Across the City

101 Strings-Come Fly With Me

Warren Vache- My Romance

Art Pepper-You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

EVENINGS AT THE PENTHOUSE: COCKTAILS LONG AGO

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:58:00 +1100

Time to pour an old fashioned

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Johnny Mandel -Long Ago and Far Away

Angelika -Once Upon a December

Chet Baker -I’m Old’ Fashioned

Bobby Troup-It Happened Once Before

James Spencer-The Things We Did Last Summer

Julie London -Camptown Races

Beegie Adair-Back Home in Indiana

Stanley Black -Nostalgia

Chris Connor-He’s Comin’ Home

Liza Minnelli -Old Friends

Joey Altruda-Cocktails With Joey

Mel Torme and the Mel Tones-It Happened in Monteray

Singers Unlimited-A Time For Love

Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady

Charlene Bartley-I’ve Got A Crush On You

Bobby Darin-Days Of Wine And Roses

Anne Phillips -A Stranger In Town

Sue Raney-You Are There

Koop Is Back for 2026-Cabali And The Tiki Mug Obsession

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +1100

Tonight on The Cocktail Nation, I am back after my usual end of year break… I have spent the time planning the upcoming season and to kick off the first show of the year we bring you a very special documentary all about a man and his Tiki Bar

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Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - Mambo 69

Project K67 -Atomic Party

Martini Kings -Cabali

Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads - The Dawn Of Tiki

Freddy Canoe - Shockwave

JG Thirwell - Copycat

Messer Chups - Agent Tremolo

Tikiyaki Orchestra - The Pineapple-Upside-Down

Waitiki 7 - Ouanaloa

Vibexotica - Backyard Luau: Hideaway

Martini Kings - Adventures: Playboy’s Theme

Evenings At The Penthouse-Playboy Penthouse

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:41:00 +1100

Let me tell you about a philosophy of mine on the Penthouse

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Martini Kings - Playboy's Theme

Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere

Carol Liebowitz - Hidden Source

Combustible Edison - Pink Victim

Eddie Pensar En Ti - Solo Pensar En Ti

Frank Wess - The Lizard

Grant Green - T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do

Ken Griffin - Ebb Tide

Marcus Mclaurine - One For O.P.

Markus Rutz - Keppard's Kerchief

Norm Amadio Ft. Guido Basso - She Smiled

Peter Knight - My Gnu Idea

The Coctails - Whoopsy Daisy

Vibexotica - In The Jungle

Evenings At The Penthouse--Cool Chicks

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:22:00 +1100

Behind every cool chick is a pair of sunglasses hiding an eye-roll

Frank Bennett – You’re Just Too Hip Baby

101 Strings – Mack The Knife

Chris Connor – All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart

Dawan Muhammad – Quiet Now

Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul

Herbie Mann – Lady Bird

Kent Miller Sextet – Sisters

Mitch Towne – Some Work Of Noble Note, May Yet Be Done

The Nels Cline Singers – Temporarily

Thomas Strønen – Tension

Twilight Show -Best Of Best 2023

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:32:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Circle

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:03:00 +1100

Let me tell you about an issue I had with a shape.

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Jeff Denson Quartet – Circle

Tim Stevens Trio – Recessional

Stephen Magnusson & Frank Di Sario – What If

Peter Knight Quartet – My Gnu Idea

Garry Lee Trio – Dunsborough Blues

Michelle Nicolle – Love Me Or Leave Me

Jamie Oehlers & Sam Keevers – Beautiful Freak

Andrea Keller Quartet – One

Kristin Berardi – Where Or When

Paul Grabowsky Trio – Stars Apart

Mike Nock Project – Atavism

Barney McAll – The Albatross

Lounging Spy On A Mission Possible

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:19:00 +1100

Another in our series of Lounging Spies!

Si Zenter – From Russia With Love
Keith Williams Orchestra – The Thin Man
Simon Tedeschi – Embraceable You
Robby Poitevín – The Syndicate
Fred Fried – Where Notes May Lead
Warner Chappell – Femme Fatale
Luke Gillespie – Round Midnight
Richard Maegraith Band – Whisper
James Morrison – The Master Plan
Ball State University Jazz Ensemble – Late Nights
Hugo Montenegro – Thunderball
David Baker – Black Thursday

Evenings At The Penthouse-Australian Lounge

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:58:00 +1100

It's Australia Day today so lets's head down under and checkout the Lounge scene and celebrate the great Nation of Australia.

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Grace Knight - Sophisticated Lady

Frank Bennett - Folk Song

Julie O'hara Sextet - Doin It Solomon

Blue Martinis - The Great City

Douglas Lee - Evening Stars Of Cyganoon

Sarah McKenzie - Mean What You Say

Acca Daiquiries - Smoke On The Water

Gerard Masters Trio - The Fall Of Lucifer

B Sharp Band - Destination Moon

Kate Ceberano - Skylark

Rhonda Burchmore - Zing With The Strings Of My Heart

Sally Street - Makin' Whoopee M4a

Twilight Show-Auto Universum-Porsche 912

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:32:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Dreams

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:16:00 +1100

I love how dreams resolve nothing and still demand processing.

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Airbenders – Weaver Of Dreams

Chet Baker – They All Laughed

Elliot Caine Sextet – Hippie Chicks On Acid

Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul

Herbie Mann – Lady Bird

Julie London – Cloudy Morning

Mitch Towne – Some Work Of Noble Note, May Yet Be Done

Roger Williams – My One And Only Love

John Coltrane – Blue Train

Evenings At The Penthouse -Dramatically Delayed

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:12:00 +1100

Never admit failure and here is how you do it.

Oscar Peterson – Just In Time
Les Baxter – Carolina Moon
Annie Ross – Don't Worry 'Bout Me
DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007
Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes
Network Music Ensemble – Centre Stage
Buddy Greco – Girl Talk
Johnny Greenwood – Spencer
The Blue Notes – The Crown Theme (Piano Rendition)
Chet Baker And Strings – You Better Go Now
Octobop – Beautiful Love
Don Shirley – Alfie
Bill Conti – Cocktails

James Spencer-American In Paris

Jackie Gleason-Rainy Night In Georgia
Rusty Draper – Lady Of The House
Charles Fox – A Moment To Share
Jazz Bistro – Instrumental Saxophone Jazz Song

Evenings At The Penthouse-Naivety Of Youth

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:23:00 +1100

Some young people, I swear I could sell them a glass of water if they were drowning

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Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale

Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right

Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again

Elainne Elias- Everything I Love

Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy

Joe Lovano-I'm All For You

Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days

Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff

Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me

Twilight Show-Wild Wild West

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:29:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-An Unfinished Woman

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +1100

I've met a few unfinished women in my time and if you don't know what that means ladies, well it could be you.

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Gerry Mulligan And His Orchestra- For An Unfinished Woman

Steve Million- Situations

Lyn Stanley- The Island

Jazz Lounge Zone- Relaxing Piano Music

Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love

Oscar Peterson Trio- You Look Good To Me

Dave Brubeck- One Alone

Bill Charlap Trio- All Across the City

Chris Connor-Something To Live For

Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker- Nights At The Turntable

Joe Lovano -I’m All For You

Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine

George Shearing -Why Did I Choose You

Evenings At The Penthouse -Songs For Psychopaths

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +1100

One for all the Psychopaths out there tonight.

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Chris Standing-How Insensitive

Dexter Gordon -Le Coiffeur

Marty Paich Trio-By The River St Marie

Hirohito-Isolation

James Spencer-Summer Song

David Baker-Kirsten's First Song

Ellen LaFurn-Dindi

Chris Connor-Where Are You

Chet Baker-Blue Thoughts

June Christy-Night People

Evenings At The Penthouse-Looking Out Over The Balcony

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +1100

Time to take a look across the city.

Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City

Maria Schafer-It Could Happen To You

Kenny Dorham -My Ideal

Hampton Hawkes Trio-Autumn In New York

Andre Previn-I Could Write A Book

Steve Tyrell-Cry

John Coltrane-A Love Supreme

Barney Kessel-Embraceable You

Shelly Manne-Summertime

Ben Webster-Georgia On My Mind

Twilight Show-Sammy Davis Jr

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:29:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-The Lounge Lothario Spy

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:19:00 +1100

He doesn't catch that many bad guys, but he has a good time doing it and that is what matters.

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Jerry Goldsmith- Never Mind, You'd Love It

Piero Umilani- Lounge Suite

Cy Coleman- Playboy's Theme

Franco Altissimi- Lounge Bossa

Alessandro Alessandroni- Italian Sunset

Elmer Bernstien- A Little Tipsy

David Rose- Love For Sale

Leith Stevens- Private Blues

Henry Mancini- Free And Easy

Nicolas Godin- Passion Femme

Blue Martinis- You Turn Me On Baby

Rebecca Angel- Jet Samba

Teddy Randazzo- April

Nino Rapicavoli -Doctor Moo

Warren Barker-Lopaka's Beat

Jerry Goldsmith- Ladies Will Kindly Remove Their Hats

Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy

Lola Albright-Hes My Guy

Bill Conti-Cocktails

Network Music Ensemble-Aperitif On Ice

Ran Blake- All About Ronnie

Evenings At The Penthouse-Explaining Darkness

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:45:00 +1100

Let me tell you about a not so bright girl.

Jackie Gleason - Dark Is The Night

David Rose - Tenderly

Hank Garland - Rainy Afternoon

Mancini - The Village Inn

Mel Tormé - The Nearness Of You

Nat King Cole - When Sunny Gets Blue

Richard Maltby - It's A Pity To Say Goodnight

Art Blakey - Yama

Bill Evans - Here's That Rainy Day

George Duning - That Cat Again

Henry Mancini - Session At Pete's Pad

Lizabeta Scott - When A Woman Loves A Man

Martial Solal - Round Midnight

Sally Street -Teach Me Tonight

The Lewis Sisters - Moonlight In Vermont

The Paul Horn Quintet - Something Blue

Twilight Show-Auto Universum-Cobra

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:27:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Apartment Living

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:18:00 +1100

A friend of mine just got his first apartment and shared some truth.

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Tito Rodríguez - Theme From The Apartment

Tiki Delights - Scorpian Rider

Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight

Robby Poitevin - Jazz Cave

Plas Johnson - Tanya

Paris Mitchell Strings - Easy To Love

Mancini - The Windmills Of Your Mind

Liberace - I Hear A Rhapsody

Julie London - I Got Lost In His Arms

Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole

Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight

Chet Baker - The Touch Of Your Lips

Angie Hubbard - Black Coffee

Lee Morgan -I Remember Clifford

Stan Kenton - Once In A While

Morton Gould - Temptation

Evenings At The Penthouse- Lighting Candles

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:50:00 +1100

Tonight the power is out so candles are lit and the penthouse is so very romantic, I like it and I'm saving power!

Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui

Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love

Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe

Barney Kessell-Embraceable You

The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

The Martini Kings -Desafinado

Chet Baker- Time After Time

Solataire Miles - Darn that Dream

Nat Cole- Lost April

Doris Day-I Have Dreamed

Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream

Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto

Perry Beekman-Spring Is Here

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

Evenings At The Penthouse-Hard Love

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:47:00 +1100

It shouldn't be hard but it generally is!

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Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love

Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover

The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - A Night In Tunisia

Edward Simon- Lush Life

Evan Drybread- The Downey Wives

Dana Fitzsimons- Crystals

Monica Mancini- Moon River

Gerard Masters Trio-The Fall of Lucifer

James Spencer- Summer Song

Martini Kings-Take Five

Jennifer Keith-No Moon at All

Melk Torme-PS I Love You

John Lewis- I Cover the Waterfront

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Knocks on a Car Window

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:25:00 +1100

Let me tell you the story of a strange knock on my window one night in a dark alley in Sydney.

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Bill Evans - Detour Ahead

Frank Sinatra - Stars Fell On Alabama

Hank Garland - Blame It On My Youth

James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day

Mel Tormé - I Know Your Heart

Nat King Cole - I Know That You Know

Tony Bennett - Just Friends

Gene Howard - The Man I Love

Patricia Scott - You Leave Me Breathless

Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening

Sue Evans - Did You Mean It

Andy Sheppard Quartet - Thirteen

Jackie Gleason-A Little Kiss

Nicolas Masson Quartet -Gagarine.

Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You

Evenings At The Penthouse-Tiki Tunes

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +1100

I'm back from a Trip to Fiji but still on island time so let's spin some tiki tunes as I get back into city life.

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Ixtahuele- Black Sand

James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla

Eden Ahbez- Island Girl

Gene Rains-Lotus Land

Warren Barker- Deep Night

The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise

The Hawiians-Tea for Two

Waitiki 7- Flower Humming

Rex Kona-Wild Orchids

Phil Moore-Trade Winds

Stolen idols- Invitation

Martini Kings- Return To Moorea

Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3

Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea

Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams

Twilight Show-Adventures In Paradise

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:27:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Always Lost

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:34:00 +1100

I have a terrible habit..I always get lost. Zero sense of direction. I am ever reported missing this is probably what happened.

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Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere

Sarah Vaughan - Misty (Live At The Garden, Copenhagen, 1963)

Ray Brown Trio - Everything I Love

Marcus McLaurine - Ballad For Sandy Hook

One Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy

Out Of Abingdon - What Kind Of Life

Mel Tormé - Stardust

Master Sounds - I've Never Been Before / Don't Blame Me

Kenny Burrell - Low Life

Chet Baker And Gerry Mulligan - My Funny Valentine

Bill Evans - What Is There To Say

Astrud Gilberto With Stanley Turrentine - Wanting Things

Christmas Cheer

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:11:00 +1100

Merry Christmas from the Penthouse

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Evenings At The Penthouse- Mornings

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:11:00 +1100

What's your mornings like, as with most people I start with a coffee...or two...or three!

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Bill Charlap – One Morning in May

Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy

Cliff Korman – MONTREUX

Gaea Schell – Luna Plateada

Greta Angell – Tea For Two

Hugo Montenegro – Charade

Jack Jezro – Darn That Dream

Jeff Harner – I Fall In Love Too Easily

Mancini – Blue Satin

Nat King Cole – What Is There To Say

The Martini Kings – No. 4 Desafinado

Victor Feldman Trio – Chopin in D♯ minor (Minor Waltz)

Angelica – Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2

Evenings At The Penthouse- In Rhapsody

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +1100

I like to use big words to describe how I feel.

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Simon Tedeschi - Rhapsody In Blue

Billy Lester - Out Of Nowhere

Joe Jackson - Abe's Blues

Kenny Burrell - Miss Blues

Markus Rutz - A Cidade Do Vento

Mr Moai And The Tiki Heads - Pufferfish

Norm Amadio - My Love Can't Wait

Perry Beekman - Love Walked In

Sam Most - Devil May Care

The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy

Twilight Show-Kramers Classic Movie Trailers

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:26:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Romancing In the Penthouse

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:43:00 +1100

Welcome to the penthouse, baby — where bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it’s all about the soundtrack to my life, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold and take you wherever it might lead!

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Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad

Frank Wess- The Lizard

Frank Wess- Southern Exposure

Freddie Green- Pin Up

Joe Newman- Low Life

Kenny Burrell- Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Joe Newman- Miss Blues

Joe Newman-Blues For A Playmote

Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You

Jamal-Sophisticated Gentlemen

Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise

Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

Evenings Special -Fiji Island Holiday

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:59:00 +1100

I try not to do shows when I am taking a break at the end of the year but today I felt inspired to bring you sights and sounds of Fiji and some exotica.

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Clyde Derby - Lost Island

Gene Rains - Off Shore

Kava Kon - The Killing River

Kenny Sasaki - China Girl

Martin Denny - Beautiful Kahana

Tiki Delights - Cosmopolitan

Combustible Edison- Theme From The Tiki Wonder Hour

Danny And Dena - Night Reverie

Eden Ahbez - Island Girl

Ixtahuele - Call Of The Islands

James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla

Jerry Sun - Tiki

John Zorn - Tiki For Blue

Les Baxter - Banana Boy

Mark Riddle - White Lotus

Roland Remington - Bahia

Tiki Joes Ocean - Moonlight Moods

Evenings At The Penthouse-Three's a Crowd

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:42:00 +1100

Let's get together with two other people.

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George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69

DJ Bonebrake Trio – Bernstein 007

Bill Evans Trio – Waltz for Debby

Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love

Dan Cray Trio – Moonriver

Bill Charlap Trio – All Across the City

Gerard Master Trio – The Fall of Lucifer

Dave Miller Trio – You Must Believe in Spring

Andre Previn Trio – Like Blue

Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night

Dave Flippo Trio – Old Country

Christmas Cocktails

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:09:00 +1100

Let's celebrate the season.

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Evenings At The Penthouse-In The Still Of The Dark Night

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:45:00 +1100

Lights are low across the city..just the way we like it.

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Brent Laidler – Evening Song

Bob Dorough – Polka Dots and Moonbeams

Mastersound – I've Never Been in Love Before / Don't Blame Me

Carol Liebowitz – Aurora

Piano Dreamers – Despacito

Vince Guaraldi – Cast Your Fate to the Wind

Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade

Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez

Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

Miles Davies-So What

Marilyn Kleinberg – Alfie

Marcus McLaurine – One for O.P.

Christmas Tunes

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:06:00 +1100

Some Christmas songs this week as we approach the big day

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Evenings At The Penthouse-The Mirror

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1100

Do you like what you see?

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Peter Nero- Reflections

Nina Simone -I put a spell on you.

Stan Getz -Grab your axe, Max

Marian- McPartland- All The Things You Are.

Lester Young- Blue Lester

George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady.

J Barthel- Cocktail jazz piano

Tiki vibes- Miracle the mermaid.

Jazz Bistro- Instrumental saxophone jazz song.

The Tiki Delights -A Blossom Fell

Vince Guaraldi- Whirlpool

Sam Marowitz,-Alone With the Blues.

Paige Cavanagh -Can’t get out of this mood.

Pepper Adams- Bloos Bloos blues.

Floyd Kramer-I say a little prayer

Evenings At The Penthouse-Lust

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:54:00 +1100

Where will it lead you ? When lust hits, your brain goes offline and your body takes the wheel.

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Alex North – Lust

Astrud Gilberto – So Nice (Samba De Verano)

Brent Laidler – Downtown By Nine

Dexter Gordon – The Shadow Of Your Smile

Gerry Mulligan – She Didn’t Say Yes, She Didn’t Say No

Henry Mancini – Young Love

Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return

Jackie Gleason – How Did She Look

James Spencer – Nightfall

John Coltrane – When Lights Are Low

Late Night Jazz Piano – Love For Sale

Leith Stevens – Easy Mood

Liberace – I’m In The Mood For Love

Oscar Peterson – Night Train

Evenings At The Penthouse -Dancing in the Dark

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:57:00 +1100

Dancing in the dark: where confidence thrives and coordination dies

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Percy Faith – Dancing In The Dark

Atlantic Five Jazz Band – Days Of Wine & Roses

Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers In The Night

Bobby Hackett – Love Me

Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Combustible Edison – Seduction

DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007

George Shearing Trio – Midnight On Cloud 69

Herb Ellis – Soft Winds

Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams

Jackie Gleason – Starry-Eyed And Breathless

Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide

Bill Charlap-One Morning in May

Andy Pratt Trio-Patricia

Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Sir Julian – A Man And A Woman

Twilight Show-Surfotica

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:01:23 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Perspective

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:17:00 +1100

How is yours...is it one eyed or open to someone else's?

Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me.

Buddy Greco -Round midnight.

John Barry -Tanaka‘s world.

Art Blakey- Prelude in blue.

Art Pepper- Imagination

Chet Baker- My Funny Valentine.

Herbie Mann- Tenderly

Stacey Kent, I know I dream

Conte Candollu Trio -Flamingo.

Marty, Paige, trio.-Dusk Light

Karen Souza -Creep

Marty Paich Lazy Afternoon.

Dave Pell octet- Memphis in June.

Ritchie Kamuka Quartet-What’s new?

George Shearing -The days of Wine and Roses.

Evenings At The Penthouse-Chocolate in Paris

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:19:00 +1100

Pain au chocolat maybe?

Marty Paich-I Love Paris

Janet Blair-Get Out Of Town

Jimmy Rowles Trio-Serenade In Blue

Vicki Benet-A Shade Of Blue

Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low

Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul

Bill Holman- Angel Eyes

Frank Rosolino-How Long Has This Been Going On

CannonBall Adderly -Love For Sale

Dexter Gordon- I was Doing Alright

Martini Kings-Girl From Ipanema

Evenings At The Penthouse-Procrastinators Unite

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:17:00 +1100

Not right now ofcourse...tomorrow maybe

Frank Sinatra-Now Is The Hour

Miles Davis- All Blues

Nana Mizuki-Velvet Moon

Bill Evans -Blue In Green

Seth McFarlane-But Beautiful

Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid

Octobop-A Ballard

Bobby Troup-There She Goes

John Barry -Thunderball

Paul Weston -A Garden In The Rain

Will Davis Trio-Will Call

Art Tatum-Can’t We Be Friends

Julie London-Lonely Girl

Evenings At The Penthouse -All The Mean Things

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:15:00 +1100

Let's focus on the positive and not the mean things, unless ofcourse that's your bag baby.

Mel Henke-Mean To Me

Bill Evans-Very Early

Julie London-Misty

Mancini-Young Love

Chet Baker -I’ve Never Been In Love Before

Lee Morgan-Ceora

Mary Stallings-Slow Hot Wind

Red Garland-Please Send me Someone To Love

Oscar Peterson- Night Train

Corky Hale-I Can’t Get Started

Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed

Stan Getz-Summertime

Evenings At The Penthouse-Bedside Book

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:28:00 +1100

What's on your bedside table?

Art Van Damme-Stella By Starlight

Miles Davis-Freddie The Freeloader

Frank Sinatra -If I Had You

June Christy - I Should Care

Jacques Loussier Trio-Satie: Gymnopedie #1-Variation 3

Gordon Langford-Pretty Girl By Moonlight

Octobop Playboys Theme

Bobby Hackett-Cocktail For Two

Joey Altruda-Cocktails With Joey

Gene Howard-The Boy Next Door

James Spencer-It’s a Blue World

Nat King Cole with George Shearing-Fly Me To The Moon

Emile Pandolfi -An Affair To Remember

Rodger Williams-Autumn Leaves

Stan Getz-In Times Like These

Jerome Kern- Pick Yourself up

Twilight Show-Toasting The Singers

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:24:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse -Ecstasy at Midnight on Cloud 69

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:49:00 +1100

I'm not sure where George Shearing is going with this ...anyway

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George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69

Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love

Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants

Atlantic Five Jazz Band – The Days of Wine & Roses

Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide

Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night

Roger Williams – Alfie

Herb Ellis – Soft Winds

DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007

Mitch Towne – Ode to Kenny

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Evenings At The Penthouse-Handcuffs

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:16:00 +1100

Not always great, but golden handcuffs can be bearable

Relaxing Piano Crew-Forever Connected

Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land

Paige Delancy- Misty

Mantovani- Karen

Percy Faith orch- You're Mine, You

Cannonball Adderly -Love For Sale

Andre Previn-Ages Ago

Octobop-Playboy Theme

Marty Paich Trio- I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You

Angelika- Schindler's List

Dave Valentin-Morning Light

Steve Million-Cold Wind

Bill Evans-Jade Visions

Richard Lennox - September In The Rain

Twilight Show-Auto Universum-Mercedes 300 SL

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:45:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-So What

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:40:00 +1100

Wanna shut down a conversation ...just say "So What", it's ambiguous and makes no sense.

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Schapiro17- So What

Amber Weekes-When October Goes

Albare- Desafinado

John DiMartino- Daydream

Paul Shaw Quintet- Mary Oliver

Sarah Elgetti Quartet- Introspection

Coachella Valley Trio-The Way You Look Tonight

Judy Wexler -It's Only Smoke

Doug MacDonald and The Tarmac Ensemble - Body And Soul

Evenings At The Penthouse-Breathing

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:39:00 +1100

Sometimes I like to take peoples breath away just for the fun of it.

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Judy Wexler - Take My Breath Away

Baby Grand - Azure

Bill Frisell- Where Have All The Flowers Gone

Doug MacDonald- I Thought About You

Luke Gilespie- Round Midnight

Mattias Uneback-Voyage Beneath The Sea

Sarah Elgati Quartet- Snow

Warren Wolf- Chelsea Bridge

Rebecca DuMaine I've Never Been in Love Before

Calle Loíza Jazz Project- Old Folks

Martini Kings- Poinciana

Albare- Desafinado

Coachella Valley Trio- Lance Or Lot

Evenings At The Penthouse: Fog And Mist

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:50:00 +1100

Time to turn on the fog lights!

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Julie London-A Foggy Day

Nancy Steele-Lost in a Fog

Chet Baker-Grey December

Joe Bushkin-I Cover the Waterfront

Nancy Wilson Night Mist

Octobop-Blue Mist from Night Lights (2002)

Leo Arnaud-In a Mist

Phil More-Misty Moon Blues

James Spencer-Misty” from Noir (2018)

Bobby Hammock-Foggy mist

Astrid Gilberton-Misty Roses

The Hellers—The Mist of Time

Wayne Wallace-In A Mist

George Shearing-Long Ago And Far Away

Daniel Pemberton-Red Mist

Jackie Gleason-A Foggy Day In London Town

Frank Sinatra-London By Night

Tony Bennett-I Left My Heart In SanFrancisco

Robert Drasnin-Kahluha Mist

Sue Raney-Rain

Twilight Show-Herb Alpert Special

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:10:00 +1100

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.

New shows return Feb 14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Temptation Whispers

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:33:00 +1100

Let me tell you about temptation and how it works.

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Morton Gould – Temptation

Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee

Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips

Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight

Janet Seidel – Baltimore Oriole

Julie London – I Got Lost In His Arms

Liberace – I Hear A Rhapsody

Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind

Paris Mitchell Strings – Easy To Love

Plas Johnson – Tanya

Sally Street – Teach Me Tonight

Lavay Smith-Gee Baby. Ain’t I Good To You

Shirley Moon-Solitary Moon

Dexter Gordon Le Coiffeur

Tiki Delights – Scorpion Rider

Tito Rodríguez – Theme From “The Apartment”

Evenings At The Penthouse-Cool People

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:33:00 +1100

I remember that moment when I suddenly felt cool and discovered how that felt, I was 14 years old and slipped on my first pair of Rayban Wayfarers and then the magic happened.

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Frank Bennett – You're Too Hip Baby

Stan Kenton – Once In A While

The Metro Strings – Vacation Time

Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes

Frank Pourcel And His Orchestra – Italia Romantica

Hugo Winterhalter – People

Jack De Mello And His Imperial Strings – Makalapua

Julie O’Hara Sextet – Angel Eyes

KPM – Piano At The Plaza

John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low

Hampton Hawes -Hamptons Pulpit

Bill Evans-All Of You

Les Baxter & The 101 Strings – Love Beat Of The City

Robby Poitevin – Jazz Cave

Best Of the Best 2025

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:56:00 +1100

It’s been a stellar year for lounge and exotica — a wave of fresh releases keeping the hi-fi world spinning in style. Tonight, we spotlight the cream of the crop: Tikiyaki and The Hawaiiana Brass, Vibeexotica, Tiki Delights, Ixtahuele, and more.

We’ll hear from Andrew Munger of Vibeexotica, Skip Heller on the latest Voodoo 5 record, Matt Spacer on Bond style, Dana Countryman on the return of Cool and Strange Music Magazine, and Richard S. Green on Marketing Mayhem!

Pour yourself something smooth — it’s the Best of the Best 2025, right here on The Cocktail Nation.

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Tikiyaki and The Hawaiiana Brass – Weekend in Waikiki

Vibeexotica – An Ocean Away

Tiki Delights – Port of Call Tahiti

Tiki Delights-Midday Mai Tais

Kane Manakoora- Rainbows Over Kaneohe

Mr Moai and The Tikiheads-The Dawn of Tiki

Mark Riddle- Lahaina Hula (Luau Version)

Voodoo5 – Desolation Center

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

JG Thirlwell – Copycat

Project K-67 – Atomic Pool Party

Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa

Freddy Canoe – Nosedive

Messerchups – Humanica

Evenings At The Penthouse -Night Phone

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:02:00 +1100

There was a time when if the phone rang late at night you knew there was a problem ..now there is a good chance it will beep at 3am

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Gerald Wiggins Trio- 3 O Clock In The Morning

Wil Davis Trio-Will Call

Peggy Lee-Riding High

Julie London-Mickey Mouse March

Mel Torme-Tenderly

Sue Rainy -Something cool

Lee Morgan-I Remember Clifford

Mary Stallings- Slow Hot Wind

Warne Marsh-Autumn In New York

Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul

Janet Seidel- I Got Lost In His Arms

James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy

Astrud Gilberto-Misty

Evenings At The Penthouse-Taxi!

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:01:00 +1100

Sometimes you just have to tell someone it's time to go home and hope they listen!

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Gerry Mulligan-Go Home

Mary Stallings-Sunday Kind Of Love

Curtis Fuller Quintet-Undecided

Bill Evans-I Should Care

Stan Levy Quintet-What Can I Say

June Christy- Lonely House

Brent Laidler-Keep Me In Mind

Virginia Scheneck-Being Me

Jackie Gleason-Hey There Lonely Girl

Spyvibe-OK Connery

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +1100

Tonight on The Cocktail Nation, we’re turning up the intrigue with shaken martinis and double agents in tailored suits. It’s Spyvibe — the soundtrack of secret missions, femme fatales as we head deep undercover with a look at , the spy film that proves even your brother can get a license to thrill, plus, a few stories from the Lounge Life files, including a mysterious man spotted outside the Louvre who is probably one of our own retro brothers

So slip into your tux, load your cufflink communicator, and join me for a night of espionage, exotica, and elegant absurdity — right here on The Cocktail Nation

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Project K67 -Atomic Party

Meserchups – Munster Theme

Morricone/Nicolai- Missione Segreta

John Barry – You Only Live Twice

Alexander L Estrange – Cop That

Robby Poitevin – Jazz Cave

Werner Tautz – Lush Dive

Ellington Hawk – Harlem Nocturne

Markus Rutz – The Musicianer

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Pufferfish

Voodoo5 – Coffee In The Morning

Towner Galaher-Cafe Con Samba

Jimmy Smith-Mission Impossible Th

JG Thirlwell – Copycat

Ray Ventura Singers – C’est Si Bon

Evenings At The Penthouse-Romance in Hi Fi

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:14:00 +1100

I dream in technicolour and my sound track has lush strings in Hi Fi!

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Phineas Newborn – Love And Marriage

Dave Lowe – No Time To Die

Nathan Haines – Lament

Ella Fitzgerald – Mood Indigo

Teddy Randazzo – The Countess

Dan Stein – Elegant Manhattan

Marty Paich Trio – Dusk Light

Frank Sinatra – It’s All Right With Me

Denis Farnon – Highballs At Villa Rienza

Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops

Dave Grusin – The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.

Chet Baker – Blue Thoughts

Baby Grand – Just Drive

Sam Rivers – Euterpe (Remastered)

Jackie Gleason – Deep Purple Blue Velvet

John Neel And His Orchestra – Blue Martini

Evenings At The Penthouse-Dinner at A Revolving Restaurant

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:11:00 +1100

Let me tell you about a date at a revolving restaurant.

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Calum Upton – Revolving Restaurant

Don Nuzzo – Bonded

Eddie Costa – I’ve Never Been In Love Before

Henry Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind

Jazz Singles – Another Cocktail

Joey Altruda – Christy

Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey

John Neel – Bury Me Blue

Marlena Shaw – Ahmad’s Blues

Matt Holsen – Plenty Jaunty

Orchestra Superstring – Linonine

Oscar Moore – April In Paris

Swingin Palms – Asleep On The Shore

Miles Davis-So What

The Martini Kings – Taboo

Evenings At The Penthouse- Neo Cocktail

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:26:00 +1100

All modern bands tonight so get out there in your best clothes and see a band tonight!

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Ricki Derek-Night and Day

Octobop-One Note Samba

Seth MacFarlane-Something Good

Tiki Torches-Miserlou

Jennifer Keith - Occasional Man

Tiki Lounge Crew-Bikini Bambini

Laura Ainsworth-Midnight Sun

James Spencer-Quiet Village

Stolen Idols-Sophisticated Savage

Tiki Delights-Fashionably Late Again

Jetset Sweden- A Man and A Woman

Out of Abingdon-Red Dress

Network Music Ensemble-Lady At The Bar

Combustible Edison-Male Bonding

Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey

Martini Kings -Girl From Ipanema

Words With Wellsy-Smile

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:22:00 +1100

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, it’s Words With Wellsy as we dive into The Beach Boys’ lost masterpiece SMiLE — plus, Hitchcock’s banned Disneyland film, Yippie protest theatre, and lounge life highlights from Palm Springs to Honolulu. Pour a martini and join us for everything that is lounge and exotica.

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Paul Anka – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Drugstore Romeos – Wondrous Place

Martini Kings – Smile
Blue Martinis – You Turn Me On Baby
Codename: Carter – Botched Op

Messerchups – Jason Bond 0013
Frank Wess – The Lizard
Anne Burnell – Blues in the Night

Norm Amadio – I Love You That Way
Marcus Rutz – Beatrice
Al Hirt – Get Smart Theme

Sergio Mendez – The Joker
Hugo Montenegro – Solo’s Samba
Tiki Delights – On Copacabana

Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Evenings At The Penthouse -A Slow Cocktail

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:27:00 +1100

Let's just sip it slowly.

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Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses

Combustible Edison -Lonelyville

Frank Sinatra-Like Someone in Love

Gene Rains-Tiki

George Shearing -I'll Remember April

Henry Mancini-The Summer Know

Jackie Gleason-Mystery Street

Janet Seidel-A Man and A Woman

Nat King Cole George Shearing -A Beautiful Friendship

Nathan Haines-Cocktails

George Shearing-My One And Only Love

Victor Young-When I Fall In Love

Beegie Adair-Bewitched

Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice

Black Olive Jazz-Wisteria

Oscar Peterson-O Lady Be Good

Lee Morgan-That’s All

Cannonball Aderly and Bill Evans-Know What I Mean

Arthur Lyman-Midnight Sun

Evenings At Penthouse-Taking It Everywhere

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:36:00 +1100

Here is a challenge for you if you are up for it.

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Pink Martini -Everywhere

Arthur Lyman -Akaka Falls

James Spencer -Here’s That Rainy Day From Carnival in Flanders

Jackie Gleason -What’s New

Lyn Stanley -Summertime

Oscar Peterson-Sophisticated lady

Jackie Gleason from Russia with Love

Sue Raney -Blue Tears

Gerry Mulligan go home

Miles Davis-So what

Jen Siukola-l I kissed You Goodbye

Fred Fried-Where Notes May Lead

Evenings At The Penthouse- Questions ????

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:43:00 +1100

We all have them...lots of questions, what is the meaning of life, what is love, what is the weird freckle and should I be worried about it?

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James Spencer-What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?

Jackie Gleason- Can This Be Love?

Stanley Black- Isn’’t It Romantic?

Natalie Cole- Why Don’t You Do Right?

Beverly Kenny- Isn’t It A Pity?

Otto Cesana -WhereAreYouNow?

Julie London- Where are You?

Stan Kenton Lover Man Where Can You Be?

Beegie Adair -Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?

Shirley Horn- Where Do You Start?

Singers Unlimited-Where Is the Love?

Doris Day-Why Don’t We Do This More Often

Ran Blake-Where Are You

Relaxin Piano Crew-Where Did He Go

Jeri Southern-Why Shouldn’t I?

Oscar Peterson-How About You

Paula Castle- Why Can’t I?

George Shearing- Why Did I Choose You?

Evenings At The Penthouse- A Good Reason To Dress Well

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +1100

I have a great reason to dress well...it's called influence.

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John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini

Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet

Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts

Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light

Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage

Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile

Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town

jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues

Miles Davis-Blue In Green

James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders

Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla

Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Debunked-Mooonlanding Hoax

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:14:00 +1100

A new segment this week born out of some of the weird things I’ve seen on the internet. We talk JFK lovenest and the missing Amelia Earhart plane plus one of the weirdest emails I have received along with the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.

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Jetset Unlimited – The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Messerchups – Moonrace

Kenny Burrell – Pin Up

Vibexotica – An Ocean Away

Voodoo 5 – Quizas Quizas Quizas

Thee Millionaire – Fräulein Doktor

David Fleming – Lake Como

Project K 67 – The Cat and The Cream

The Swongos – Crawling Through a Culvert

Richard Cheese – Get the Party Started

Towner Galaher – Simone

Nutty – Purple Panther

Hypnotiques – Ace Face

Françoise Hardy – Comment Te Dire Adieu

Teo Macero – For a Walkin’ Bass

The Naughty Ones – Voodoo Kiss

Evenings At The Penthouse- Spyglass & Seduction

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:38:00 +1100

The spy gear and the romance, that’s what it’s all about tonight.

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Jerry Goldsmith – Never Mind, You’d Love It

Peter Nero – For All We Know

John Neel and Orchestra – Who Is Wendy

Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey

Herbie Mann – Theme From Mondo Cane (LP Version)

Piero Umiliani – Lounge Suite

The Yuko Mabuchi Trio – Strollin’ in a Morning Sunrise

Henry Mancini – The Windmills of Your Mind

Lola Albright – Hes My Guy

Daniel Pemberton – I, Spy

Rose Sinclair – Black Orpheus

Drugstore Romeos – Wondrous Place

Keith Jarrett – Death and the Flower

Emile Pandolfi – The Summer Knows

John Barry – Cafe Martinique

Jerry Goldsmith – Ladies Willingly Remove Their Hats

Evenings At The Penthouse-Midnight on Cloud Nine

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:34:00 +1100

The ethereal sounds are here as we transcend the 21st century

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Jeff Goldblum – Lazy Afternoon

Lee Morgan – These Are Soulful Days

Love Boat (Main Theme)

Oscar Pettiford – Laverne Walk

Herbie Mann – Theme From Beloved (LP Version)

Art Pepper – These Foolish Things

Marcus McLaurine – Destiny`1

George Shearing – Midnight on Cloud 69

Jeff Steinberg – A Martini Built for Two

Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love

Nat King Cole – What Is There to Say

Cannonball Adderley – Spontaneous Combustion

Classic Comedy-Vaughn Meader

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:53:38 +1100

Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation the comedy of Vaughn Meader and we find out why his career ended so quickly.

I’ve got a letter to the Cocktail Nation and the worlds best Lounge and Exotica.

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Jetset Sweden - Music to Watch Girls By

Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman

Tiki Delights - Port of Call-Tahiti

Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass -Weekend in Waikiki)

Combustible Edison - Vertigogo

Ixtahuele - House of the Gods

Nutty - Frankenmunster

Voodoo 5 - Tropical Campfires

Pink Martini - No Hay Problema

Project K 67 - Gin Sling She Said

Alessandro Allesandroni - Primavera

Messerchups - Agent Horrifica

Swongos - Drunk on a Carousel

Frank Bennett - Better Man

Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

Evenings At The Penthouse-Real Playboys

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:09:00 +1100

Today there is world of instagram flexing players ...back in the day the playboy was less obvious and preferred discretion over everything.

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Cy Coleman - Playboy's Theme

Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise

Beatnik Jazz - Jazz Flute

Buddy Collette - Baubles, Bangles & Beads

Dave Valentin - Morning Light

Dizzy Gillespie - Carioca

Frank Wess - Southern Exposure

Herbie Mann - Gospel Truth

Freddie Green - Pin Up

Gerald Beckett - The Soothsayer

Joe Newman - Blues For a Playmate

Peter Arndell - Bachelor Pad

Ahmad Jamal - I'm Alone With You

Stan Getz - Penthouse Serenade

Yusef Lateef - Nu-Bouk

Evenings At The Penthouse-Lounging Lizards

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:06:00 +1100

One for the Lounge Lizards for you!

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Frank Wess - The Lizard

Joe Newman - Low Life

Kenny Burrell - Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Joe Newman - Miss Blues

Freddy Green - Playboy

Sam Most - Devil May Care

Worldwide Harmonics - Bachelor Pad

Jean-Pierre Rampal - Amoureuse

Hollywood Playboy Orches... Music for Playboys to Play By

Gerald Beckett - Flute Vibes

Herbie Mann - Minor Groove

Sam Rivers - Involution

Cy Coleman - Kiss and Run

Ahmad Jamal - Sophisticated Gentlemen

Piero Piccioni - Flute Flight

Spy Vibe - Secret Squirrel

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000

Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation—we’ll slip into spy mode with the Spy Vibe Podcast and revisit one of animation’s coolest secret agents. .In Lounge Life Magazine, a shake-up in the Bond universe as the hunt for a fresh-faced 007 begins, plus we’ll explore one of Australia’s most infamous prisons. I’ve got a wild story of Cold War ‘shoe diplomacy’ at the United Nations, new music steeped in Exotica, and of course plenty of hi-fi lounge, jazz, and tiki sounds to set the mood.

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Daniel Pemberton – The Actual Heist

Messer Chups – Munster Theme

Ted Nichols/Hoyt Curtin Secret- Squirrel Theme

Oscar Peterson – The Strut

Shirley Scott – Dreamsville

Robert Sharples – Public Eye

John Barry Seven – 007 Theme

Martini Kings – Agua de Ber

Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

Voodoo 5 – Desolation Center

Joey Altruda – The Knockaround

Pink Martini – Ohayoo Ohio

The Blue Hawaiians – Flesh and Soul

Tiki Delights – Port of Call-Tahiti

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Cocktails for Breakfast

Waitiki 7 – Left Arm of Buddha

Evenings At The Penthouse-Bachelor Pad Spy

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:54:00 +1000

A Lounging Bachelor Spy is in our midst and foreign spies are helpless against his means of persuasion.

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Dave Lowe- No Time To Die

Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball

Sam Rivers- Euterpe

Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza

Baby Grand- Just Drive

Teddy Randazzo-The Countess

Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.

James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale

Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate

Robert Short- The Cairo Connection

Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves

Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan

Pepper Greenwald-Morocco

Henry Mancini-Blue Mantilla

Pepper Greenwald-Rooftops

SpyFi-Theme From The World Espionage Bureau

Evenings At The Penthouse -Times A Changin

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:52:00 +1000

Sometimes I think the 21st century is just a bit too much

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Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind

Hiromi-Uncertainty

Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty

Orchestra Superstring- Haru

Bill Charlap- All Across the City

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Dianne Schuur- When October Goes

Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso

Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover

Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well

The Martini Kings - Taboo

Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music

James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

Words With Wellsy-Darker Than Amber

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:51:00 +1000

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, our feature chat this week—Words With Wellsy—dives into the noir depths of Darker Than Amber, plus entertainment reporter Craig Bennett joins us to reflect on the life and legacy of Hollywood’s golden boy, Robert Redford

From the pages of Lounge Life Magazine we’re exposing Dean Martin’s favorite Italian comfort food And in our Stuff segment we talk censorship Add in The World Of Swank gig guide packed with events across the globe and a few deep thoughts to stir the martini glass and you’ve got yourself the perfect evening of lounge and leisure—right here on the Cocktail Nation

Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – La Playa

Nicholas Godin – Alger La Blanche

Vibexotica – Rainforest Ramble

Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train

Messerchups – Agent Tremolo

Sam Most – Devil May Care

Tiki Cowboys – Exotiki Oyster Mix

Freddy Canoe – Dance of the Firewoman

Ennio Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Tiki Delights – Shaken Not Stirred

Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk

Evenings At The Penthouse-Flute Madness

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:31:00 +1000

Jazz flute fills the hallways of the Penthouse this week!

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Beatnik Jazz-Jazz Flute

Buddy Collette- Baubles, Bangles & Beads

Dave Valentin-Morning Light

Dizzy Gillespie- Carioca

Gerald Beckett- Flute Vibes

Gerald Beckett- The Soothsayer

Herbie Mann- Gospel Truth

Herbie Mann- Minor Groove

Jean-Pierre Rampal- Amoureuse

Sam Rivers-Involution

Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk

Extended Interview-The Luckiest Fool On Earth

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:20:00 +1000

For über fans here is an extended version of the interview I did with Phillip Roberts about his latest book

Evenings At The Penthouse-Ode To A Bachelor Pad

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:23:00 +1000

ev605 Ode to a Bachelor Pad

Welcome to the penthouse, baby — where the cocktails are crisp, the lights are low, and the bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it’s all about the soundtrack to Hef’s empire… bachelor pads, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold.

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Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad

Frank Wess- The Lizard

Frank Wess- Southern Exposure

Freddie Green- Pin Up

Joe Newman- Low Life

Kenny Burrell- Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Joe Newman- Miss Blues

Joe Newman-Blues For A Playmote

Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You

Jamal-Sophisticated Gentlemen

Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise

Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

The Luckiest Fool On Earth

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:29:36 +1000

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation we’re diving into some strange but true tales from the past. You’ll hear the story of Alvin ‘Shipwreck’ Kelly—the luckiest fool who cheated death more times than Sinatra had encores. We’ll take a detour with Bertha Benz, the first road-tripper who snuck out with her husband’s brand-new invention. Plus, a peek into bizarre events you’ll swear can’t be real, and a lounge lover’s guide to the coolest happenings from Sydney to Beverly Hills. So slip into something sharp, pour yourself a double, and join me, Koop Kooper, as we step into the swank.”

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – The Bossa Nova Squad

SG Sound – Jump the Shark

Waitiki – Flamingo Flagoda

Martini Kings – So Danco Samba

Freddie Canoe – The Singing Mermaids

Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra – Man from Thrush

Chris Connor – Things Are Swingin’

Royal Crown Revue – Whatcha Doin' Tonight

Lushy – Go-Go

Clouseaux – Chic Alors

Tiki Cowboys – Tiki Lady Oyster

Octobop – The Duke You Say

Tikiyaki Orchestra – Sneaky Tiki

Combustible Edison – Short Double Latte

Evenings At The Penthouse-The Australian Lounge

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +1000

Direct from the Australian Lounge scene, as lead by lounge Leader Koop Kooper

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Paige Delancy - Black Coffee

Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine

B Sharp Band - Destination Moon

Blue Martinis - The Great City

Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby

Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To

Gregg Arthur - More And More

James Morrison - The Master Plan

Janet Seidel - Charade

Julie O’Hara Sextet - Angel Eyes

Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight

Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You

Woody And The Senators - Pizza Boy

Douglas Lee - Raid On The Purple River

Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:45:00 +1000

This week we are putting on our fedoras and playing detective with some unsolved mysteries of the 1950s—starting with a classic case that’s stranger than fiction.

We’ll peek behind the curtain of some curious stories, from a 1960s dictator’s strange obsession with mangoes to the lost art of the details in a certain classic film.

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Cocktail Preachers – Spy Fi

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Cool Move

FEATURE -Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard

Moon-Rays – Beat Girl

Esquivel – Temptation

Clouseux – Beyond Good and Evil

Frank Bennett – Money

Tikiyaki Orchestra – Black Sand

Lushy – French 75

Herbie Mann – Strike Up the Band

James Morrison – Tonight

Cherry Poppin Daddies – Come Back to Me

Don Tiki – Bwana Banana

Al Hirt – T.H.E. Cat

Combustible Edison – Cadillac

Jerry Goldsmith – Never Mind, You’d Love It

Evenings At The Penthouse-Obsession

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:11:00 +1000

Ahh the obsession of love..lust and all it commands you to do!

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Morton Gould - Temptation

Benny Carter with the Oscar Peterson Trio - Imagination

Dean Martin - The Look

Dinah Washington - I Thought About You

Elvis - Ask Me

Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight

George Shearing - Isn't It Romantic

Jackie Gleason - How Did She Look

John Barry - Look Around

Pat Suzuki - Looking At You

Patricia Scot - You Leave Me Breathless

Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You

Richard Maltby - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening

Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening

Miki Yamanaka-Wonder

James Morrison-They Can’t Take That Away From Me

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love

Seth MacFarlane - Before I Gaze At You Again

Evenings At The Penthouse-Noir Files

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +1000

Welcome to the Noir Files, a journey into the dark and mysterious world of film noir music. We'll be setting the mood tonight with a collection of smoky jazz and haunting orchestral pieces, just look out for the blonde in the red dress...she's trouble.

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Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return

Mark Doyle – Noir Alley

Anne Burnell – Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe

Oscar Peterson – Night Train

James Spencer – Nightfall

Leith Stevens – Easy Mood

Julie London – In The Middle Of A Kiss

Brent Laidler – Downtown By Nine

Plas Johnson – Tanya

Morton Gould – Solitude

Frank Sinatra – In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

Lee Konitz – Memories Of You

Dexter Gordon – The Shadow Of Your Smile

Late Night Jazz Piano – Love For Sale

Leith Stevens – Private Blues

Denis Solee – Body And Soul

Lounge Special-Chaino

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:01:46 +1000

Tonight, we’ve got exotic rhythms with Chaino as part of our Lounge special, there are lounge legends, a few curious stories, and even a letter that might stir up some trouble at home. So, fix yourself something strong, find a spot in the shadows, and let’s step into the sophisticated world of swank.”

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Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa

Narco Lounge Combo – White Rum

FEATURE -Lounge Special Chain0

Chaino-Sumac

Paul Anka – Jump

Messerschups – Night Stripper

Freddy Cano – Dance of the Firewoman

Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass –Weekend in Waikiki

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Pineapple Paradise

James Bond Sextet – Casino Royale

Eddie Palmieri – Azúcar

Frank Bennett – You’re Just Too Hip Baby

Frank Sinatra – River, Stay From My Door

Evenings At The Penthouse-Naive Youth

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:22:00 +1000

I was once young and naive ..now I am old and naive which ironically Evian spelt backwards.

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Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale

Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right

Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again

Elainne Elias- Everything I Love

Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy

Joe Lovano-I'm All For You

Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days

Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff

Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me

Evenings At The Penthouse-What is Behind the Green Door

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:19:00 +1000

I always thought that the Shakin Stevens song Green Door was the perfect analogy for subculture.

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Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside

Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby

Joey Altruda- Christy

The Sharps- Besame Mucho

Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance

The Martini Kings - Taboo

The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging

Percy Faith- The Nearness of You

Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain

Orchestra Superstring- Linonine

Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade

Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind

John Neel-Blue Martini

Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love

Evenings At The Penthouse-Clothes Maketh The Man

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:20:00 +1000

Let's face it, what would we be without them! Nudists I guess

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John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini

Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet

Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts

Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light

Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage

Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile

Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town

jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues

Miles Davis-Blue In Green

James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders

Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla

Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Spyvibe-Naked City

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:22:00 +1000

Tonight, we’ve got a journey through the world of intrigue with our Spyvibe segment talking The Naked City, a little something to make you think with our Deep Thought, and a curious tale in our Stuff segment that you won’t believe. We’ll also check out what’s shaking across the globe in the World of Swank Gig Guide, and I’ve got a letter from one of our more… enthusiastic listeners. Plus, of course, a soundtrack of the coolest tunes to set the mood for your evening. So fix yourself a cocktail, settle into that favorite chair, and let’s get started.

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Naughty Ones – I Dig Your Voodoo

Voodoo 5 – Highway 99

Nelson Riddle – Naked City Theme

Tikiyaki 5 – The Ipcress File

Peter Arndell – Bachelor Pad

Paul Anka – Wonderwall

Cocktail Inn – Quiet Village

Vibexotica – Huvahuva

Hans Karl – The Ghost Of Augie Colon

Alessandro Alessandroni – Primavera

Ultra Beaver Lounge – Bailar

Combustible Edison – Seduction

Nutty -Frankenmunster

Ron Grainer-The Prisoner Theme

Bruni Canfora-Spia Spione

Project K /67 – The Cat And The Cream

Messerchups – Wicked Game

Evenings At The Penthouse-Sex and Seduction

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000

A raunchy adults only special tonight...well musically at least!

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Lind Rene – Sexe

Bill Irwin – Seduction

Combustible Edison – Seduction

Dolf Vaner Linden and his Orchestra – Mood Magenta

Eartha Kitt – Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)

Gerry Mulligan – She Didn’t... Yes, She Didn’t Say No

Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams

Jackie Gleason – Starry-Eyed And Breathless

Julie London – Go Slow

Korla Pandit – Strange Enchantment

Leroy Holmes – There’s A Small Hotel

Leroy Holmes – What Is This Thing Called Love

Lola Albright – Aren’t You Kinda Glad We Did

Martini Kings – Las Nuedas

Narco Lounge Combo – The Seduction

John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low

Bobby Hackett – Love Me

Sir Julian – A Man And A Woman

Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:40:00 +1000

When things are new, that is the most amazing moment.

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Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight

Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise

Astrud Gilberto – So Nice

Beverly Kenney – For All We Know

Billie Holiday – These Foolish Things

Buddy Greco – Let Me Love You

Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips

Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Dave Miller Trio – Why Did I Choose You

Frank Sinatra – Prisoner Of Love

George De Hart – Body And Soul

Grace Knight – Sophisticated Lady

Henry Mancini – Young Love

James Spencer – I’ve Got A Crush On You

Joey Altruda – Playboy’s Theme

Late Night Jazz Piano – Embraceable You

Liberace – I’m In The Mood For Love

Tony Bennett – The Girl I Love

Evenings At The Penthouse- Touch

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:07:00 +1000

Touch, it's the connection we can't explain.

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Barry Morgan- The Touch of You

Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table

Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning

Jackie Gleason- Caress

Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch

Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me

Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You

Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin

Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You

Lyn Stanley- Nice 'n Easy

Lyn Stanley- The Touch of Your Lips

Marian McPartland- Prelude To A Kiss

Marilyn Monroe- Kiss

Melanchrino-Kiss Me Again

Nelson Riddle-The Tender Touch

Nelson Riddle-Youre Mine You

Percy Faith-The Touch of Your Hand

Ute Lemper- Small Touches Of You

Shirley Horn- Kiss And Run

The Bob Scott Orchestra with Mike Green- The Touch

Evenings At The Penthouse-Cloud 9

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:12:00 +1000

What is your cloud 9?

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George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69

Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love

Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants

Atlantic Five Jazz Band – The Days of Wine & Roses

Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide

Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night

Roger Williams – Alfie

Herb Ellis – Soft Winds

DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007

Mitch Towne – Ode to Kenny

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Words with Wellsy-From Here To The Great Unknown

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +1000

Tonight we’ll take a trip into the wonderful world of lounge music and along the way we’ll step into the great unknown with our feature segment, Words with Wellsy.

We’ve got some fascinating mid-century tidbits in Lounge Life Magazine—

In our Stuff Segment, we’ll revisit a Cold War clash that took place not in a war room, but in a model American kitchen.

There’s new music from the Tikiyaki Orchestra and Brett Barnes’ brand-new group, The Enchanted Tiki Cats, plus all the latest lounge happenings from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney. And, of course, a deep thought to sip on as the ice clinks in your glass.

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Paul Anka – Smells Like Teen Spirit

Ultra Beaver Lounge – Nena

Elvis – Almost In Love

Wayne Newton – Remember When

Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train

Herb Ellis – Soft Winds

Cocktail Inn – Moanin’

Combustible Edison – Dior

Tikiyaki And The Hawaiiana Brass – The Pineapple-Upside-Down

Moricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Messerchups – Night Stripper

The Enchanted Tiki Cats – Voodoo Love

Freddy Canoe – Coral Reef

Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem Pour Un Twisteur

Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +1000

I'm going to break the cardinal rule of socialising and tell you about a weird dream I had last night.

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Piano Dreamers – Take Five

Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music

Edward Newton – Misty Misty

Steven Bear – The Departure

The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme

Piano Dreamers – Despacito

Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme

The Mastersounds-I’ve Never Been In Love Before

Octobop – Whatever Possessed Me

Voodoo 6 – Highway 99

Gerar Masters-Trio-Naked

Anne Burnell-Last Night When We Were Young

Tiki Delights – Shaken Not Stirred

DJ Bonebrake – Abstract

Evenings At The Penthouse-Out On The Town

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:17:00 +1000

I love a night on the town, I love that you never know what will happen, who you will meet and where it might go.

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Bill Charlap-All Across The City

Kevin Mahogany--City of Lights

Julie London- Get Out Of Town

Kait Dunton- Carl's Back in Town

June Hutton- It's The Talk Of The Town

Denis Solar-New York City Cops

Laurindo Almeida-Big Town

Tony Bennett- City of Angels

Andre Previn-It's a Great Big Town

Reckless Night Ensemble-Naked City

Anne Phillips-Stranger in Town

Shirley Horn-The Great City

Ronnie Deauville-It Wasn't Much of a Town

Narco Lounge Combo -Bright Lights, Big City

Melanchrino Strings-A Foggy Day In London

Paul Weston-Crescent City

Evenings At The Penthouse-Behind the Wheel

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:15:00 +1000

You know I don't get the Chauffeur idea...personally I prefer to drive.

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Sammy Davis Jr -the Show Of Your Smile

Dexter Gordon-Stairway to The Stars

Ellias Maralis-Never Let Me Go

Cannonball Aderly-Love For Sale

Freedie Roach-Pastel

James Spencer-the Scarlet Hour

Bill Conti Cocktails

Michel Le Grand=The Thomas Crown Affair

Network Music ensemble-centre Stage

Reckless Night Ensemble-Naked City

Dorris Day0-Meditation

Sean Smith Quartet-Minor Peace

Roger Davidson Trio -Fico Feliz

Evenings At The Penthouse-Chromatic

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:14:00 +1000

All the colours are on display, not it's not a show about LSD.

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Stacy Kent-Double Rainbow

Anne Philips-When Sunny Gets Blue

Beverly Kenney- It's a Blue World

Sue Raney-Blue Tears

Stanley Black-The Moon Was Yellow

Jaimee Paul-That Old Black Magic

James Spencer -In A Blue Mood

Jobim- The Red Blouse

Mile Davis- Blue In Green

Singers Unlimited- Deep Purple.

Julie London- My Coloring Book

Jackie Gleason- Pink Lace.

Nelson Riddle- Changing Colors

Anita O'Day- I Used to Be Color Blind

Beegie Adair-Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla

Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue

Evenings At The Penthouse-Humming My Theme Song

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:38:00 +1000

Why do people look at me strangely when I hum this tune?

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Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme

Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance

Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night

Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is

The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror

Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered

Allen Dennard -Dusk

Cocktail Inn- Summer Samba

Warren Wolf-Frankie And Johnny

Combustible Edison-Dior

Unsolved Mysteries of the 50's -MK Ultra

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:32:00 +1000

Tonight we’ll sip on some new music and the Enchanted Tiki Cats, take a spy-flavored detour with Hugo Montenegro and Al Hirt, and dive into this week’s 50’s Mystery on MK Ultra. We’ll remember Latin-jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, and share a strange slice of television history with Milton Berle and Detroit’s bathroom rush.

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Project K 67 – Gin Sling She Said

Big Kahuna And The Copa Cat Pack – I Dream Of Jeannie

Vibexotica – Humboldt To Raoria

Hugo Montenegro – The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Al Hirt – T.H.E. Cat

Eddie Palmieri- Solo Pensar En Ti

Waitiki 7 – Ouanalao

Combustible Edison – Hot And Bothered

Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Messerchups – Mini Skirt

Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – Mambo 69

Tikiyaki And The Hawaiina Brass – Weekend In Waikiki

The Enchanted Tiki Cats – Mai Tais And Moonlight

Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love

Morricone 90 – Una Voce Allo Specchio

Evenings At The Penthouse-Which Way?

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:36:00 +1000

Let's take a Detour and see where it takes us.

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Solitaire Miles-Detour

Bryan Schwartz -The Very thought of you

Andy Pratt Trio– Patricia

Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance

Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night

Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is

The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror

The Victor Feldman Trio-Dream Dance

Allen Dennard -Dusk

Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered

Evenings At The Penthouse-Gentlemen prefer blondes

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +1000

It's true, what can I say!

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Marilyn Monroe -Kiss

Vicki Benet-Tenderly

June Christy-Night People

Doris Day-Serenade in Blue

Dolores Grey -You Go to My Head

Beverly Kenney-It Only Happens When I Dance With You

Peggy Lee-You’re My Thrill

Julie London with Bud Shank Quintet -In the Still of the Night

Helen Merrill- The Thrillis Gone

Sue Raney- Quietly There

Dusty Springfield -The Look of Love

Eliane Elias-Dreamer

Corky Hale- I Can’t Get Started

Evenings At The Penthouse-Careful

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:40:00 +1000

Be careful of what song you choose when you are planning a wedding, it could send of the wrong message!

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Atlantic Five Jazz Band - The Days of Wine & Roses

Suzanne Pittson - The Secret Life of Plants

Mitch Towne - Ode To Kenny

Geroge Shearing Trio - Midnight on Cloud 69

DJ BoneBrakeTrio - Bernstein 007

Beegie Adair Trio - Strangers In The Night

Roger Williams - Alfie

Piano Dreamers - Take Five

Jazz Lounge Zone - Relaxing Piano Music

Edward Newton - Misty

Steven Bear - The Departure

The Blue Notes - The Crown Main Theme

Piano Dreamers - Despacito (Instrumental)

Patrik Pietschmann - The Force Theme

Octobop - Whatever Possessed Me

Lounge Special-Les Baxter

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:39:00 +1000

This week on the Cocktail Nation, we slip into something velvet-lined for a Les Baxter lounge special—featuring part of a fascinating chat with James Spencer, the man behind a deep dive book on the godfather of exotica himself.

We've got brand-new music from Jim Bacchi and the Tikiyaki Orchestra, Plus, our usual cocktail of curated cool: a bizarre tale from the Stuff Segment that’ll have you rethinking Cold War strategy, highlights from Lounge Life Magazine, a jazzy calendar of what’s on around the globe, and a Deep Thought that might just make your Roomba blush.

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Messer Chups – Agent Tremolo

New Morty Show – Ladies Man

Les Baxter-Quiet Village

Jeri Southern – Let's Fly Away

Herb Ellis – Soft Winds

Paul Anka – It's My Life

Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – Bossa Nova Lounge

Voodoo 5 – Highway 99

The Tikiyaki Orchestra – The Pineapple-Upside-Down

Tiki Delights – San Francisco Samba

Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train

Evenings At The Penthouse-Love Songs Left In Odd Places

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:22:00 +1000

Careful when you look through your car, you never know what a young lady might have left for you.

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Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops

Bill Evan’s-Waltz for Debby

Cedar Walton- Skylark

Bill Charlap- One Morning In May

Sarah Vaughan- Misty

Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues.

Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus

Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love

Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay

Rachel Caswell-For All We know

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Dentist Appointment

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:20:00 +1000

I just remembered that it's at 230

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Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile

Stanley Turrentine Trio- Wee Hour Theme

Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus

Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town

Lea Delaria- Call Me

Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops

Don Shirley-One for My Baby

Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto

Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay Our Love Is Here To Stay

Ixtahuele- Scenes I-III

Cedar Walton- Skylark

James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions

Rachel Caswell-For All We Know

Nat King Cole- What Is There To Say

Evenings At The Penthouse-Fantatical Peeps

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:22:00 +1000

Gotta be honest, I don't really think about or care about things that are going on around the world.

I can't change them and they don't affect me. Some people are horrified by that..me I think it's honest and ernest

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Stanley Turrentine-Troubles of the World

Ann-Margret - I Wanna Be Loved

Elvis-Almost In Love

Bill Evans-Waltz for Debby

Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues.

Sarah Vaughan- Misty – Live at Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen_1963

Sarah Vaughan- Sophisticated Lady

George Golla- Lush Life

Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love

Blue Martinis- You Turn Me On Baby

Albare- Once I Loved

Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good

Mancini- Blue Satin

Bill Charlap- One Morning In May

Spyvibe-Muk Lan Fa Part 2

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:50:00 +1000

Mr Jason Whiton is back on the show this week and he brings us another spy vibe show..got some new music from Jim Bacchi and his Tikiyaki orchestra…our usual suspects are back with a deep thought, stuff segment and lounge life magazine

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Spy F – Munsters Hawaii Five-O

Dan Stein – Mr. Cool

Elmer Bernstein: Sheriff Ambushed

Adam Minkoff – Morricone Allo Specchio

Pink Martini – Segunda

Piero Umiliani – Lounge Suite

Mark Riddle – Moon Over Lanai

Baby Grand – Just Drive

Dave Valentin – Morning Light

Combustible Edison – Pink Victim

Thomas Mackay – Black Orchid

Evenings At The Penthouse- City of Angels

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:43:00 +1000

Los Angeles is a city of reinvention, where dreams are pursued and realities are constantly rewritten.

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Theme from City of Angels

Cy Coleman- Playboy's Theme

Anita Kerr- Bye Bye (Peter Gunn Theme)

Laurindo Almeida- Big Town

Julie London- Dark

Les Baxter- Despair

Dolf Van er Linden and Orch- Holiday in Hollywood

Anne Phillips-Lonelyville

Mahlon Merrick-Lady of the Evening

Ute Lemper- Crimes Of The Heart

Martin Denny- Cool

Chet Baker- Hollywood Tonight

James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions

Die Jankowski Singers- Night People Only

Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town

Betty Carter-'Round Midnight

Elmer Bernstien- Nightcap

Mancini- Free And Easy

Evenings At The Penthouse-Fever

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:33:00 +1000

Fun fact: Before antibiotics, doctors would try try to induce a fever to help patients fight illness caused by bacteria and viruses.

Vibes On Velvet- Fever

Jean Fineberg-Unfinished business

Dana Fitzsimmons-Agitation Lullaby

Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City

Bill Charlap Trio-Autumn In New York

Steve Haines-Pity

Jeremy Pelt-Elegy

Brent Laidler-Pretty Little Bossa

Beegie Adair-Here There and Everywhere

Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So

Dexter Gordon-Willow Weep For Me

Evenings At The Penthouse-Working Hard

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +1000

Hard work never killed anyone, but why take the chance?

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Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love

Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover

The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - A Night In Tunisia

Edward Simon- Lush Life

Evan Drybread- The Downey Wives

Dana Fitzsimons- Crystals

Monica Mancini- Moon River

Gerard Masters Trio-The Fall of Lucifer

James Spencer- Summer Song

Martini Kings-Take Five

Jennifer Keith-No Moon at All

Melk Torme-PS I Love You

John Lewis- I Cover the Waterfront

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Words With Wellsy-Black Dahlia, Red Rose

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:53:00 +1000

This week on the show we revisit the story of the Black Dahlia in Words with Wellsy, affairs have been in the news this week after a couple was busted and it went viral so a deep thought on affairs and we bring you a look at the World of Swank, Lounge Life Magazine and a bunch of new music

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Stereophonic Space – Night Of The Jaguar

Messerchups – Agent Horrifica

Dave Holland Octet – Blue Jean

Sir Julien – Time On My Hands

Kolumbo – Spin The Bottle

DJ Bonebrake – Abstract

Voodoo5 – Desolation Center

Paul Anka-Jump

Freddy Canoe – Coral Reef

Adam Minkoff – Morricone Allo Specchio

Leith Stevens – Sugar Bush Cha Cha

Evenings At The Penthouse -Dentist Jokes

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000

I was going to make one, but then I remembered my dentist listens and I have an appointment at 230

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Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile

Stanley Turrentine Trio- Wee Hour Theme

Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus

Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town

Lea Delaria- Call Me

Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops

Don Shirley-One for My Baby

Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto

Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay Our Love Is Here To Stay

Ixtahuele- Scenes I-III

Cedar Walton- Skylark

James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions

Rachel Caswell-For All We Know

Nat King Cole- What Is There To Say

Evenings At The Penthouse-Snakes In Life

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +1000

They are everywhere, physically and metaphorically.

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Shelly Manne and His Men - Step Lightly

Harold Land-Grooveyard

Ben Webster - Georgia On My Mind

Art Pepper - Imagination

Kenny Dorham - Old Folks

Steve Tyrell - Ruby

Airbenders- Weaver of Dreams

Joe Pass- Stormy Weather

Tony Bennett- Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams

Evenings At The Penthouse-Happiness, Love, and Youth.

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:24:00 +1000

Combine them all and things are going well.

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Atlantic Five Jazz Band – Days of Wine & Roses

Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants

Mitch Towne – Ode to Kenny

Piano Dreamers – Bittersweet Symphony

Marcus McLaurine – Blue...Ray, Ron and NHOP

Tiki Delights – Yakushima Serenade

Out of Abingdon – Shegecki

Barney McAll – Nectar Spur

Milt Jackson – Fred’s Mood

Bill Evans – Waltz for Deb

Relaxing Piano Crew – Lounge Soulmate

Classic Comedy-Shelley Berman.

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:37:00 +1000

Some classic comedy for you this week with the great Shelley Berman and a very funny bit all about having a hangover we’ve also got some new music from the Billy Lester trio and our look at the world of swank gig guide for you

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David Carbonara – A Beautiful Mine

Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk

Messerschups – Siberiade

Tikiaki Orchestra – A Spy Medley

Orchestra Superstring – Lola On A Bicycle

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Manakooras-Adventures In Paradise

Cal Tjader – Blues in the Night

Martini Kings – Lost in Paradise

The Sharps – From Russia With Love

Billy Lester Trio – Lover, Come Back to Me

Combustible Edison-Pavilion

Nicholas Godin – Clayborn

Evenings At The Penthouse -Trios

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:04:00 +1000

It's all about trios tonight..if you have more than thee people in your band you are OUT.

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George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69

DJ Bonebrake Trio – Bernstein 007

Bill Evans Trio – Waltz for Debby

Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love

Dan Cray Trio – Moonriver

Bill Charlap Trio – All Across the City

Gerard Master Trio – The Fall of Lucifer

Dave Miller Trio – You Must Believe in Spring

Andre Previn Trio – Like Blue

Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night

Dave Flippo Trio – Old Country

Evenings At The Penthouse-Beloved Car

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:28:00 +1000

So I have been accused of loving my car more than my lover! Could it be true?

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Herbie Mann – Theme From “This Is My Beloved”

Stanley Black – Bidin’ My Time

Mastersounds – I’ve Never Been in Love Before / Don’t Blame Me

Carol Liebowitz – Hidden Source

Mitch Towne – Refuge

Jack Jezzro – Embraceable You

Molotov Cocktail Piano – Die Another Day (Instrumental)

Chet Baker – When Your Lover Has Gone

Bill Evans – Vierd Blues

Marian McPartland – Prelude to a Kiss

Mantovani – I Love Paris

Lena Horne – You’re My Thrill

Oscar Peterson – Learnin’ the Blues

50’s Unsolved Mysteries Of The 50’s-McMinnville UFO’s

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:31:00 +1000

This week on the Cocktail Nation, we slip into the shadows of midcentury history with one of the most intriguing unsolved mysteries of the 1950s a puzzling UFO sighting over McMinnville. In Lounge Life magazine, discover how one woman revolutionized women’s fashion and the royal chicken dish created for an iconic queen. and we’ll discover Wimbledon’s strangest “prize.” Plus, I’ll let you know where to catch the swankiest live gigs from Sydney to San Diego. Pull up a seat and join me for another journey into the world of swank.

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Pepper Greenwald – Morocco

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Cocktails for Breakfast

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Secret Lab

Daniel Pemberton – Bugs, Beats and Bowties

Clouseaux – Misirlou

Janet Seidel – A Man and a Woman

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica – Would You Like Bongos With That Fugue

Out of Abingdon – Substation 75

Tiki Delights – I Like My Coffee Black

Sarah McKenzie – When In Rome

Frank Sinatra – In The Still of the Night

Network Music Ensemble – Lady At The Bar

James Spencer – It Only Happens When I Dance With You

Kenny Sasaki – At The Tiki Bar

Martini Kings – Girl Talk

Pepper Greenwald – Morocco

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Cocktails for Breakfast

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Secret Lab

Daniel Pemberton – Bugs, Beats and Bowties

Clouseaux – Misirlou

Janet Seidel – A Man and a Woman

Mr Ho's Orchestrotica – Would You Like Bongos With That Fugue

Out of Abingdon – Substation 75

Tiki Delights – I Like My Coffee Black

Sarah McKenzie – When In Rome

Frank Sinatra – In The Still of the Night

Network Music Ensemble – Lady At The Bar

James Spencer – It Only Happens When I Dance With You

Kenny Sasaki – At The Tiki Bar

Martini Kings – Girl Talk

Evenings At The Penthouse-Lights Turned Down

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:35:00 +1000

I save a lot of money on power bills here in the penthouse as the place always has the lights now low.

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Marty Paich-Dusk Light

Kenny Dorham - My Ideal

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Chet Baker- Goodbye

Phineas_Newborn~Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You

Teddy Randazzo- April

Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville

Goodnight Sweetheart by Meg Myles

Les Baxter-Deep Night

David Allen-Long Ago and Far Away

Jack Jezzro-Embraceable You

Danny and Dena Guglielmi- Firelight Reverie

Steve Slagle- Reflections

Johnny Crawford-Moon River

George Shearing-Why Did I Choose You Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine

White Satin-Therell Be Another Spring

Andre Previn-Ages Ago

Julie London- Get Out Of Town

Evenings At The Penthouse-Boring People

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:33:00 +1000

It was Jack Kerouac who said “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes ‘Awww!'”

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Jorge Garcia You Fascinate Me So

Ball State University Jazz- I Can See The Other Side

Brent Laidler-Sunday Mood

David Benoit--Generations

Jeremy Pelt - Soundtrack

Angelika-Schindler's List

Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville

Pat Martino- Lament

Steve Haines Pity

Steve Slagle- Reflections

Evenings At The Penthouse-Old Feelings

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:31:00 +1000

Do they ever go away or are you still holding a torch?

Dave Bruebeck- That Old Feeling

Airbenders-Weaver of Dreams

Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love

Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So

Brent Laider- Sunday Mood

Bell State University Jazz Ensemble- Late Nights

Steve Slagle-The Heart Of It

Bill Charlap- All Across The City

Lounge Special-Lalo Schifrin

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:36:00 +1000

Late last week we got the news of the passing of Lalo Schifrin. Unfortunately I didn't have time to include this in the Cocktail Nation last weekend ...so coming up this week a shift in our programming with a Lounge Special all about the great man.

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SG Sound – Sirens of Venus

Mark Doyle – Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Lalo Schfrin-Mission Impossible Theme

Acorn Lane – Limo Spa

Combustible Edison – Vertigogo

Creepxtotica – Head Huntin

Don Tiki – Billions of Brazilians

Exotik-A GoGo – Barbarians at the Gate

Lucas Vigor – Night Light Blues

Montefiori Cocktail – Gne Gne

Narco Lounge Combo – Alphaville

Blue Zombies – Hot BBQ

O Som Do Jazz – Sambou. Sambou

Roland Remington – If It Isn’t Love

Barry Grey -Formula 5

Evenings At The Penthouse-Tiki Tunes For A Late Night Tiki Dive

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:05:00 +1000

Tonight we are out of the Penthouse and hanging out a a Tiki Dive bar, it's a bit rough so hopefully my Aloha shirt doesn't get ripped!

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Ixtahuele- Black Sand

James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla

Eden Ahbez- Island Girl

Gene Rains-Lotus Land

Warren Barker- Deep Night

The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise

The Hawiians-Tea for Two

Waitiki 7- Flower Humming

Rex Kona-Wild Orchids

Phil Moore-Trade Winds

Stolen idols- Invitation

Martini Kings- Return To Moorea

Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3

Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea

Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams

Evenings At The Penthouse-Marching To My Own Beat

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:03:00 +1000

I always say that if the masses are going one way I will generally choose the opposite direction while they are all heading to the edge of the cliff.

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Dexter Gordon-Tanya

Lionel Hampton-Star Dust

Ixtuele -Scenes1-3

Cal Tjader-Walking With Wally

Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:58:00 +1000

Laughter is the corrective force which prevents us from becoming cranks

Pete Moore and Orch-fool On The Hill

Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony

Bill Evans Trio-My Foolish Heart

Tony Bennet-Lucky To Be Me

Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso

Dana Fitzsimons-Crystals

Evan Drybread-Blackball

Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline

Beegie Adair-In The Cool Cool Cool Evening

Teddy Randazzo-April

Nat King Cole-Lost April

Phineas Newborn-Give Me The Simple Life

Johnny Mandel-Quietly There

Stan Getz-Vivo Sonhando

Johny Greenwood-Spencer

Kenny Dorham-Alone Together

Dick Hyman-I Wish You Love

Piano Bar Music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music

Spyvibe-FireBall XL5

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:24:00 +1000

This week, we’re decoding danger and intrigue with our feature segment Spyvibe—Jason Whiton joins us to explore the world of espionage, mid-century cool, and secret missions. Add a touch of jazz, a heroic hound, and a new …music from Mr Moai and you’ve got yourself a Cocktail Nation episode not to miss.

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Messercchups – Agent Horrifica

Naughty Ones – Harlem Nocturne

Barry Grey- Formula 5

Hugo Montenegro-Perfidia

Swongos – Silver Tongue Sam

Diana Krall-You’re My Thrill

Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk

Ixtahule – House Of The Gods

Waitiki 7 – Tiki

Mancini – The Party

Bruno Nicolai – Sabina Mollasse-Upper Seven

Marilyn Kleinberg & Will Galison – Alfie

Voodoo 5 – Tropical Campfires

Mr Moai And The Tikiheads – Road To Caliente

Tiki Delights – Azure Pacifico

Sondi Sodasi – Love Dance

Lounge Crew – The Shadow Of Your Smile

Serge Gainsbourg – Les Cigarillos

Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Evening

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:10:00 +1000

Don't trip over.

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Brent Laidler – Evening Song

Bob Dorough – Polka Dots and Moonbeams

Mastersound – I've Never Been in Love Before / Don't Blame Me

Carol Liebowitz – Aurora

Piano Dreamers – Despacito

Vince Guaraldi – Cast Your Fate to the Wind

Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade

Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez

Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

Miles Davies-So What

Marilyn Kleinberg – Alfie

Marcus McLaurine – One for O.P.

Evenings At The Penthouse-Battling Daily

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:13:00 +1000

Some people struggle on a day to day basis...not me, it's always come easy. People ask me how I do it..I tell them I have a knack.

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Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles

Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge

Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano

Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart

James Morrison-My Beautiful

Octobop- Girl Talk

Miles Davis- All Blues

Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live)

Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance

John Coltrane- Lush Life

Mancini- Susan

Ann-Margaret- A Bachelor In Paradise

Evenings At The Penthouse-Downfall of Love

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:10:38 +1000

Seems today the birthrate is low, more people in the western world live alone, they live in a Tinder world and will die alone. Now for the good news!

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Ellis Larkins-Down With Love

John Pizzarelli- Beautiful Maria of My Soul

Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing

Janet Seidel- Lonely One

Chet Baker- These Foolish Things

Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You

Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches

Grace Knight-Sophisticated Lady

Late Night Jazz Piano- Embraceable You

Blossom Dearie- Manhattan

Anita O'Day- Early Autumn

Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo

Don Shirley-One for My Baby

Liz Geyson-You Turn Me On Baby

Words With Wellsy-Star Trek Memories

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:57:00 +1000

This week on The Cocktail Nation, I’m inviting you to sink into the velvet as we unravel another round of Words with Wellsy—this time, he’s got thoughts that drift from the final frontier to the space between your ears. A curious case of civil disobedience sweetens our Stuff Segment, and we ponder paradoxes in Deep Thought. The World of Swank Gig Guide lines up the soirées worth your time, and we close with a cinematic soundscape from Ixtahuele’s new release, House of the Gods.

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Nutty – The Boys Are Back At Dino's

Sinatra – Mr. Success

Jetset Sweden – Star Trek

JG Thirlwell – Woodhouse

Tikiyaki 5-0 – The Ipcress File

Vibexotica – Only The Sea Endures

Voodoo 5 – Sonorous Desert

Alessandro Alessandroni – Primavera

Messer Chups – Humanica

Combustible Edison – Call of the Space Siren

Project K-67 – Sirocco

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Exotik-A Go Go – In the Lounge of the Tiki King

Earl Hagan- I spy

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Señor Moai

Evenings At The Penthouse-Fools All Around

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:29:00 +1000

I am convinced the world is full of fools..they are all around us. The nightly news provides an update on what all these fools have done today.

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Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You

Bill Evans-Gloria's Step

Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy

Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

The Martini Kings - Poincianna

Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before

John Neel- Bury Me Blue

Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant

Chet Baker- These Foolish Things

Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches

Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge

Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano

Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart

James Morrison-My Beautiful

Evenings At The Penthouse-My Favourite City In The World

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:29:06 +1000

Let me tell you about a perfect little place in the world

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Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo

The Martini Kings - Poincianna

Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore

Oscar Moore- April in Paris

Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty

Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues

John Neel- Bury Me Blue

Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey

Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail

Linda Carone-Free and Easy

Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before

Don Nuzzo- Bonded

Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy

Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant

Bill Evans-Gloria's Step

Chet Baker - Time On My Hands

Evenings At The Penthouse -Piano Dreams

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:48:00 +1000

Tonight a mixture of Piano tunes from classics to pop hits from Tv and Movies

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Roger Williams – Alfie

Piano Dreamers – Take Five

Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music

Edward Newton – Misty Misty 1

Steven Bear – The Departure (From Gattaca)

The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme

The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme

Piano Dreamers – Bittersweet Symphony

TraxLab – Don’t Stand So Close To Me

Piano Dreamers – Despacito

Piano Dreamers – Havana

Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme (Star Wars)

Piano Bar Music Specialists – Venice Piano Bar Music

Relaxing Piano Crew – Where Did He Go

Angelica Piano Sonata 14

Stan Whitmire-Bella’s Lullaby

James Spencer – Columbine

KPM – Piano At The Plaza

Unsolved Mysteries Of The Fifties: Northwest 2150

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:42:00 +1000

This week, it’s all trench coats and twisted tales as we dive into a 1950s mystery with a lounge twist.
A riot with a punchline… a listener letter about a certain French voice… and a deep thought that might leave your tech feeling medieval.
Plus highlights from Lounge Life Magazine and a gig guide spanning tiki, jazz, and vintage wheels.

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Nicolas Godin – Twist À Saint Germain
Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem Pour Un Twisteur
Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops
Alika Lyman Group – Theme From Bewitched
Combustible Edison – Pink Victim
Orchestra Superstring – Waterbed
Steve Allee Big Band – Hubbub
Billy May – Odd Couple
Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed
Voodoo 5 – Highway 99
Raymond Alessandrini – Theme De Fantomas
Martini Kings – Winds Rush In
The Sharps – From Russia With Love
Nutty – Purple Panther
Midday Mai Tais – Cosmopolitan

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Late Entrance

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:42:00 +1000

Let me tell you about a girl who was always turning up late.

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Ben Webster – Late Date

James Spencer – Bittersweet

Robert Short – The Cairo Connection

Mal Fitch – Nice 'N' Easy

Yvonne de Carlo – I Got It Bad

Richard Lennox – September In The Rain

Gene Howard – Mad About The Boy

George Shearing – My One And Only Love

Astrud Gilberto – Dindi

Frank Sinatra – Witchcraft

Bill Evans – Stella By Starlight

Roger Williams – Moon River

Helen Merrill – The Thrill Is Gone

Peggy Lee – You're My Thrill

Sarah McKenzie – Paris In The Rain

Tony Bennett – Have You Met Miss Jones

Evenings At The Penthouse- The Only Sounds I like

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:52:00 +1000

Some might say I am particular, but really the only sounds I like are that or Lounge sounds.

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Bill Evans- Beautiful Love

Dave Brubeck -Something to Sing About

The Third Wave-Waves Lament

Jimmy Borges-A Song For You

Beegie Adair-Night And Day

Elvis-Fever

Cy Coleman-LA Blues

Rosemary Clooney -I Concentrate On You

Frankie Laine- We’ll Meet Again

Bobby Darin- Don’t Dream Of Anybody But Me

John Barry -Thunderball

Warne Marsh -Everything Happens To Me

Gerry Mulligan-Go Home

Evenings At The Penthouse-Helmet Hair

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:19:00 +1000

I hope the future isn't like Star Wars where they all where helmets cos quite frankly I can't stand helmet hair.

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The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition)

Chet Baker – When Lights Are Low

James Morrison – The Master Plan

Cliff Korman – Montreux

Gaea Schell – Cava Dell'Isola

Combustible Edison – Dior

Warren Wolf – Frankie And Johnny

Dave Bruebeck-Tangerine

Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance

David Carbonara-Hurry Into The Faraway Place

Mancini – Mr Lucky

Franco Altimisi – Lounge Bossa

Evenings At The Penthouse -The Ghost Who Walks

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:10:00 +1000

A little dedication to my favourite super hero...The Phantom!

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Towner Galagher – Phantom City

Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy

Greta Angell – Tea For Two

Andy Pratt Trio – Patricia

Mario Grigorov – I Feel

Rose Mallett – Creepin'

Joey Altruda – Playboy's Theme

Maria Schafer – Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered

Tom Hodge – An Excellent Teacher

Allen Dennard – Dusk

Cocktail Inn – Summer Samba

Marketing Mayhem

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:51:00 +1000

This week, it’s Marketing Mayhem—a curious blend of media madness, I’ve got a fascinating chat lined up with Richard S. Greene, plus tales of star ratings, secret agents of food, and some unexpected history behind a certain dining guide.

We’ll dig into the latest from Lounge Life Magazine, spin some smooth lounge and exotic grooves, and drop a few surprises along the way—including a new artist you won’t want to miss.

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Messerschups – Sexplotation From Outer Space

Project K-67 – The One That Almost Got Away

Martin and Lewis – Every Street’s a Boulevard

Engelbert Humperdinck – Quando Quando Quando

Mancini – Mr. Lucky

Voodoo 5 – Sandstorm

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Sugar Cane Spirits

Joey Altruda – Remembering Jobim

Dan Stein – Poolside

Freddy Canoe – Lonely Island

The Swongos – Untrained Hypnotist

David Holmes-Trapdoor Man

Thomas Grillo – Mint Julep Fantasy

Aloha Caftan Society – Sun Hat

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Penthouse Party

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:22:00 +1000

consider yourself lucky...you just got an invite to a very exclusive party at Koops!

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Piano Bar Musc Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music

Ahmad Jamal-Come Ci Comme Ca

Stan Whitmire-Bring Him Home

Relaxing Piano Crew-In An Open Hall

Stan Whitmire-Lullaby Of Broadway

Roger Williams-Deep Purple

Beegie Adair-Here There Everywhere

Jim Brickman-I Won’t Last A Day Without You

Larry Hall -New Moon

Relaxing Piano Crew- Forever In My Mind

Jamie Conway-If

Pat Coil-I Made It Through The Rain

Tom Mcbryde-Evergreen

David Huntsinger-A Whole New World

Jim Wilson-Aspenglow

Stan Whitmire-Rainy Days and Mondays

David Hamilton-When I Fall In Love

Relaxing Piano Crew -Forever Connected

Evenings At The Penthouse -Tiki Tunes In a Tiki Bar

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:19:00 +1000

Tonight we are in a dimly lit tiki bar sipping exotica cocktails.

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Ixtahuele- Black Sand

James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla

Eden Ahbez- Island Girl

Gene Rains-Lotus Land

Warren Barker- Deep Night

The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise

The Hawiians-Tea for Two

Waitiki 7- Flower Humming

Rex Kona-Wild Orchids

Phil Moore-Trade Winds

Stolen idols- Invitation

Martini Kings- Return To Moorea

Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3

Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea

Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams

Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Health

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:08:59 +1000

Keep that ol ticker functioning...you've only got one..unless ofcourse you are Doctor Who

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Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui

Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love

Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe

Barney Kessell-Embraceable You

The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

The Martini Kings -Desafinado

Chet Baker- Time After Time

Solataire Miles - Darn that Dream

Nat Cole- Lost April

Doris Day-I Have Dreamed

Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream

Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto

Perry Beekman-Spring Is Here

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

Evenings At The Penthouse -Body Talk

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:19:22 +1000

To quote the very wise Olivia Newton John Let me hear your body talk, your body talk
Let me hear your body talk
Let's get physical, physical

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Neal Hefti-Legs

Bill Evans- All of You

George Shearing-Have A Heart

Doug McDonald- Star Eyes

Richard Maegrath band-Whisper

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance

Miki Yamanaka- Eyes

James Spencer- Angel Eyes

Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair

Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine

Les Baxter-Les Yeux

Stacey Kent-The Face I Love

Chet Baker- The Touch Of Your Lips

Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Spyvibe -The Monster of London City

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 31 May 2025 20:49:02 +1000

This week plucking a playlist from a particular year of Cocktail Nation history and playing those songs that were hot at that moment in time so this week we head to 2011.

This week on the show all our regulars like deep thought and our stuff segment plus Jason Whiton with Spyvibe

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Dom Halpin – Mambo

Royal Crown Revue – Walkin Like Brando

Martin Böttcher -Escape

Martin Böttcher -Tracking

Spy Fi – Espía en Vacaciones

Wynton Marsalis – Loose Duck

BSharp Big Band – I Dream Of Jeannie

Clouseaux – Destination Oasis

Crazed Mugs – Legend Of The Lake Surfer

Diana Krall – Besame Mucho

Joey Altruda – Tropical Espionage

Karen Souza – Quietnights

Mark Copeland – The Man That Got Away

Tony Bennett – The Lady Is a Tramp (with Lady Gaga)

MR Ho's Orchestrotica – Third River Rangoon

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Romantic Evening For Two

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 28 May 2025 21:12:00 +1000

Maybe it's a brand new person or perhaps one you have been with for a long time, let's hit the town and find a quaint little French restaurant.

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Relaxing Piano Crew-A Lounge For Two

101 Strings-Alone Together

Ferrante And Teicher-Alone Together

Martini Kings-Two Fools

Janet Seidel-Two Sleepy People

Pink Martini-Tea For Two

Buddy Hacket-Two Cigarettes In the Dark

Jackie Gleason-So In Love

George Mann Orchestra-A Man And A Woman

Beegie Adair-One For My Baby

Frank Sinatra -Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars

Chet Baker-The Touch Of Your Lips

Teddy Wilson-My Funny Valentine

George Shearing-My One And Only Love

Mantovani-Almost Like Being In Love

Diana Krall-The Look Of Love

Julie London-In The Middle Of A Kiss

Tony Bennett-Isn’t It Romantic

Evenings At The Penthouse-Meeting New People

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 27 May 2025 21:10:00 +1000

I like meeting new people, I see it as a numbers game...some will be great, others not so great but that's how you make new friends.

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Anne Phillips- A Stranger In Town

Mallet Kings-Vibraphone Improv

Vibraphone All Star Jazz Quartet-Calm Dinner Jazz

Nor Havana Mambo-Riding Along

Herbie Mann-Summertime

Ran Blake-All About Ronnie

Robert Maxwell-Bewitched

Bill Evans -Gloria’s Step

Peggy Lee-Oh Didn’t He Ramble

Paige Delancy-Misty

Sam Rivers-Eurterpe

Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land

Chet Baker-Time On My Hands

Evenings At The Penthouse-Tastes Sweet Like Honey

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 26 May 2025 22:10:00 +1000

Life’s too short to skip the honey glaze.

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Singers Unlimited With Oscar Peterson-Honeysuckle Rose

Martin Denny-A Taste of Honey

Julie London-Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee

Anne Walsh-My Bumble Bee

The Organ Happenings-Land of Honey

Floyd Cramer-Honey

Les Baxter-Honey Bun

Kevin Mahogany-Wild Honey

Johnny Hartman-Sleeping Bee

James Spencer-Bittersweet

Beegie Adair-Sugar

Jack Jones-When I Take My Sugar To Tea

Sue Raney-A Blossom Fell

Jackie Gleason-Honey Come Back

Jazz Vibes-Flight Of The Bumble Bee

Aaron Diehl-Single Petal Of A Rose

Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed

Bill Evans Conception

Betty Carter-Spring Can really Hang You Out to Dry

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Agatha Christie

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 26 May 2025 07:15:00 +1000

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Agatha Christie.

Evenings At The Penthouse-Jazzanese

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 25 May 2025 21:08:00 +1000

I've been studying a new language it's called Jazzanese.

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Miki Yamanka -Monks Dream

Jackie and Roy Stopping The Clock

Errol Garner-I Only Have Eyes For You

Nat King Cole-Penthouse Serenade

Ahmad Jamal-I’m Alone With You

Three Sounds-Warm Blue Stream

Sunset Boulevard Jazz Trio- Pent Up House

Cy Coleman -Playboys Theme

Orchestra Exotia-Miserlou

Metropolitan Saxaphone Quartet-Sophisticated Lady

Chet Baker-Love Walked In

Lionel Hampton-Love Walked In

Living Strings -Claire De Lune

Georgia Carr-Softly

Cool and Strange Music the Book

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 24 May 2025 05:41:00 +1000

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, it’s a wild ride through retro cool—from exotica to space-age jazz, mid-century poetry, vintage scams, and the strange sounds of cult classics. Plus, Dana Countryman joins us to celebrate Cool and Strange Music! The Book

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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Sitar Jerk

Martini Kings – Dance of the Virgins

Dana Countryman – The Spy from Outer Space

Robert Sharples – Public Eye

Quincy Jones – Peter Gunn

Chet Baker – Crazy She Calls Me

Marcus McLaurine – You Made Me Smile

Waitiki 7 – Tiki

Herbie Hancock – The Thief

Steve Allee Band – Full House

Voodoo 5 – Highway 99

Midday Mai Tais – Lazy Hammock

Evenings At The Penthouse-Miami Madness

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:06:00 +1000

I love Miami, I fell in love in Miami and I really love it's vibe and the cool buildings there..the heat though is a little hard to handle.

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George Shearing Mambo In Miami

Julie London-I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plans

The Hi Los-Nice Work If You Can Get It

Bob Mintzers Big Band- I Want To Be Happy

George Dunning-Torn Shirt

Bill Evans-Milestones

Art Pepper -All the Things You Are

Thelonius Monk-Round Midnight

Diana Krall-Besame Mucho

Sharin Marie Cline-I Wanna Be Loved

Roger Davidson Trio -Celia

Evenings At The Penthouse-Raining Again In Sydney

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 22 May 2025 22:58:00 +1000

Very often it's raining outside late at night when I sit down to do this show for you. Tonight is no different!

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Atlantic Five Jazz Band–The Days of Wine & Roses

Suzanne Pittson–I Get Sentimental Over Nothing

The Blue Notes–The Crown Main Theme (Piano Rendition)

The Blue Notes–The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition)

Player Piano–Doctor Who Theme

Steven Bear–The Departure (From Gattaca)

The Mastersounds–I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me

Bob Dorough–Polka Dots and Moonbeams

Steve Allee Big Band–Zebra II

Out Of Abingdon–Substation 75

Mike Bardash Quintet-The Polygon Suite: And Then What

The Verve Jazz Ensemble-Dolphin Dance

Angela Hagenbach–Slow Hot Wind

George Shearing–I Love You

Evenings At The Penthouse-Windy Night

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 21 May 2025 21:03:00 +1000

Tonight the Penthouse is moving just slightly as a strong wind moves through Sydney.

I'm not worried though, I just sway with the breeze 25 storeys up.

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Chet Baker-The Wind

Frank Bennett-Temple music

Miles Davis-So What

Stacy Kent-The Changing Lights

Oscar Pettiford-Stardust

Ellen LaFurn When Sunny Gets Blue

Antonio Adolfo-Natureza

Larry Gelb-If my Life Were Pleasant

Orchestra Superstring -Easy

Evenings At The Penthouse -Don’t Tell Me When To Do Things

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 20 May 2025 23:58:00 +1000

I don't take directives very well....this was also reflected in my school report card as a kid. "doesn't play well with others".

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Jackie Gleason-Soon

Laura Nyron Billys Blues

Lena Horne-You’re My Thrill

Yvonne De Carlo-I Got It Bad

Rita Coolidge-Black Coffee

Dean Martin-I’d Cry Like A Baby

Walter Schumann-Orchids In The Moonlight

James Spencer- Columbine

Oscar Peterson-Amarylis

Julie London-Bouquet Of Blues

Leith Stevens -Songs From Outer Space

Billy may -This Room Is My Castle Of Quiet

Nat King Cole-But Beautiful

Mancini -Love Theme For Laura

Richard Maltby-Song For Young Lovers

Alone With Words With Wellsy-Once upon a time in Hollywood

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 20 May 2025 07:34:00 +1000

This week we take a look at the movie Once upon a time in Hollywood

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Capital Records Building

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 19 May 2025 07:14:00 +1000

Anatomy Of A Fictional Lounge Lothario-Bruce Wayne

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 18 May 2025 08:13:00 +1000

Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Bruce Wayne

Words With Wellsy-Alone

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 17 May 2025 01:32:00 +1000

Tonight a stylish mix of retro lounge, exotica, and space-age jazz, featuring artists like Alien Fashion Show, Joey Altruda, and Nutty

Gary Wells brings us a mid century Poet in Words With Wellsy

We dive into midcentury pop culture with features on vintage homes, daring prison escapes, and odd historical facts.

World Of Swank Gig Guide will keep you in the loop with cool upcoming shows from coast to coast.

Smooth tunes, deep thoughts, and a touch of tiki—this show is your passport to the world of swank that we like to call Cocktail Nation.

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Messerchups- Pink Pantheratu

Nutty-The Boys Are Back At Dino's

Vibexotica- Humboldt To Raoria

JG Thirlwell- Woodhouse

Voodoo 5-Desolation Center

The Swongos - Drunk On A Carousel

Alien Fashion Show- Rocket 95

Octobop- Have You Hugged Your Martian Today_

Joey Altruda- Remembering Jobim

Ìxtahuele - Moonflower

Steve Allee Big Band- Naptown Nights

Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra Solo's Samba

Neal Hefti- Cool Blue

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final Assessment

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 15 May 2025 05:07:00 +1000

Evenings At The Penthouse-Meditation

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 14 May 2025 22:30:32 +1000

Meditation helps me deal with people…
Mainly by helping me imagine I’m somewhere else entirely.

Albare- Meditation

Don Nelson- As long As I Live

Martini Kings- Rancho Mirage

Dj Bonebrake Trio High Low

The Gene Rains Group- Tiki

Dave Bruebeck- Lapaloma Azul

Ruth Cameron -Something Cool

Gerry Mulligan- Night lights

Stan Getz- Round Midnight

Freddy Cole-Waiter ,ask the man to play the Blues

Chet Baker-Worrying The Life Out Of Me

Relaxing Piano Crew -Up for Anything

Jazz Vibraphone- Vibraphone Impressions

Milt Jackson- Opus Pocus

Alone With Words With Wellsy-American Girl

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 13 May 2025 07:31:00 +1000

This week we take a look at a book about Edie Sedgwick

Evenings At The Penthouse-Sheltering From the Troubles Of The World

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 13 May 2025 01:55:00 +1000

Yes there are a lot of them, so I shall envelope myself with Cocktail Jazz and make it all go away.

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Stanley Turrentine- Troubles of the World

Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair

Lea Delaria- Call Me

Miles Davis-When Lights Are Low

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-The Duke of Windsor

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 12 May 2025 05:13:00 +1000

Swank Advice-Say Yes

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 11 May 2025 23:24:00 +1000

weekly musings from Koop!

Lounge Special-Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 10 May 2025 02:35:00 +1000

A Lounge special this week as we look at Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica, we’ve had an election here in Australia so in our stuff segment a story from a late forties election where the press got the result horribly wrong and we continue with the new music playing Voodoo 5 and the Midday Mai Tais fresh from a triumphant performance at Tiki Caliente. I have a recommendation of a new doco on Netflix for you and I revisit something from my early years that shaped my retro aesthetic.

New Morty Show – Ladies Man

Nutty – Frankenmunster

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Mini Skirt

Enoch Light – Autumn In New York

Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez

Kenny Sasaki – Fly Me To The Island

Martini Kings – Agua de Ber

Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade

Mark Copeland – I Happen To Like New York

Mancini – Breakfast At Tiffany’s

Dave Brubeck – Take Five

Bruno Nicolai feat Sabina Mollasse-Upper Seven

Voodoo 5 – Sonorous Desert

Midday Mai Tais – Pineapple Paradisee

Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 09 May 2025 01:44:00 +1000

I had the chance to quietly get revenge simply by succeeding and let me tell you it's very rewarding.

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Pete Moore and Orch-fool On The Hill

Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony

Bill Evans Trio-My Foolish Heart

Tony Bennet-Lucky To Be Me

Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso

Dana Fitzsimons-Crystals

Evan Drybread-Blackball

Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline

Beegie Adair-In The Cool Cool Cool Evening

Teddy Randazzo-April

Nat King Cole-Lost April

Phineas Newborn-Give Me The Simple Life

Johnny Mandel-Quietly There

Stan Getz-Vivo Sonhando

Johny Greenwood-Spencer

Kenny Dorham-Alone Together

Dick Hyman-I Wish You Love

Piano Bar Music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario - Dai LLewllyn

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 08 May 2025 06:03:00 +1000

Evenings At The Penthouse-Dressed for Success

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 08 May 2025 01:40:00 +1000

I once had a meeting with a billionaire and I was surprised at how badly he dressed..sloppy clothes, food stains and crappy shoes. I walked in wearing an Italian suit and a Rolex on my wrist. It struck me as hilarious that I looked like the billionaire and he looked like the pauper.

That said I will take my style over his every day.

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John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini

Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet

Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts

Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light

Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage

Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile

Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town

jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues

Miles Davis-Blue In Green

James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders

Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla

Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Skip Heller Voodoo 5 Mojave After Dark -Full Interview

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 06 May 2025 22:17:53 +1000

Last weekend I spoke to Skip Heller about his new album with Voodoo 5 called Mojave After Dark which features his new bride Lena Cardinale. Here is the full interview and we play "Opening/ Midnight at Lucca's Snakebite Lounge" as a track to go with the album.

To grab both his albums head to https://skiphellersvoodoo5.bandcamp.com/album/the-exotic-sounds-of-skip-heller

Alone With Words With Wellsy-The Way You Wear Your Hat

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 06 May 2025 08:30:00 +1000

This week we take a look at an interesting book about Sinatra's Style

Evenings At The Penthouse-Australia's Murder Capital

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 06 May 2025 01:37:00 +1000

Yes Adelaide I am looking at you...While Adelaide isn't the "murder capital" in a literal sense, it has gained a reputation for being one due to a few high-profile cases, including the Snowtown murders and the Truro murders. These cases have contributed to a perception of the city as a place with a high murder rate.

It's probably not true that it's dangerous ..but no offence I won't be going there any time soon!

Eddie Costa- Adelaide

John Neel and his Orch- Midnight Blues

Mantovani- The Sound of Music

Mantovani- Goodbye Again

Frank Sinatra- It's All Right with Me

Ran Blake- Ten Cents a Dance

Lyn Stanley- It's Crazy

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Nathan Haines-Lament

Lary Gelb- Luiza

Jackie Gleason- My Funny Valentine

Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Sean Leiter

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 05 May 2025 07:12:00 +1000

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Sean Leiter

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Tom Ripley

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 05 May 2025 06:58:00 +1000

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Tom Ripley.

Swank Advice-Change It Up

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:22:00 +1000

weekly musings from Koop!

Mojave After Dark

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 03 May 2025 01:28:00 +1000

Tonight, we dive into an interview with Skip Heller of Voodoo 5 talking about his new album Mojave After Dark new music from the Midday Mai Tais, and explore a “ketchup catastrophe” in our Stuff Segment

Barry Adamson - The Big Bamboozle

Narco Lounge Combo - Caravan

Voodoo 5 - Lena's Prelude

Jetset Sweden - Music to Watch Girls By

Combustible Edison - Vertigogo

Tikiyaki Orchestra - The Ipcress File

Our Man From Odessa - SoftTransAuto

Messerchups - Kiss of the Night

Jean-Jacques Perrey - The Spy from Outer Space

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Secret Lab

Kane Manakoora - Rainbows Over Kaneohe

Blue Martinis - Hershey Bar

Nicholas Godin - Alger la blanche

Dom Halpin - Mambo

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Ruspoli

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 01 May 2025 05:02:00 +1000

Alone With Words With Wellsy-Andy Williams

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:29:00 +1000

This week we take a look at Andy Williams

Lounging Bachelor Pad Spy part 2

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:57:00 +1000

This week Part two of our Lounging Bachelor Pad Spy shows as we head into the apartment of a Spy during a mission overseas. To get the information he needs seduction maybe required.

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Denis Farnon–Highballs At Villa Rienza
Raymond Alessandrini–Theme De Fantomas
John Baker–The Dolly man

Martini Heaven-Tanganova

Project Piment-DIamonds Are Forever

Ocotobop-Pink Panther Theme
Verve Ensemble-What I Meant To Say
Chumei Watanabe–Beautiful Agent
Alphonse Roy–The Unknown Man of Shandigor

Evenings At The Penthouse-Body and Soul

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:44:00 +1000

Keeping body and soul healthy is important ...how do you do it?

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Art Pepper - Body and Soul
Blanche Blacke - I Beg The Moon
Cathy Walkup - Farewell Ms Moseka
Coltrane - Too Young To Go Steady
Dave Bruebeck - Weep No More
Dave Miller Trio - Why Did I Choose You
Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole
Lyn Stanley - More Than You Know
Octobop - Thinking Out Loud
Percy Faith - Everything I Have Is Yours
Richard Lennox - You The Night & The Music
Sergio Mendes - So Many Stars
Stacey Kent - O Bébado e a Equilibrista Smile

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Since I Fell For You

Lounge Life Audio Magazine- Lee Iacocca

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:32:00 +1000

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Lee Iacocca

Swank Advice-Devices

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:22:00 +1000

weekly musings from Koop!

Spyvibe-Gert Wilden

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:07:00 +1000

The spies return tonight as Jason Whiton has another spyvibe segment for us….ofcourse this week we saw the passing of Pope Francis aged 88 so in our stuff segment some papal history as we like to keep it current and new music this week from Midday Mai-tais

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Hugo Montenegro – Run Spy Run

Piero Piccioni – Agente 077

Gert Wilden- The Fu Manchu Theme

Gert Wilden- Gaslight Mood

SoftTransAuto – Our Man From Odessa

The Tikiyaki Orchestra – Ua Tropika

Swongos – Swampie Invasion

Hynotiques – Apache

Vibexotica – Humboldt To Raoria

JG Thirlwell – Woodhouse

Dubbeloranistera – Hubble

Messerchups – Agent Horrifica

11 Acorn Lane – Limo Spa

Tiki Delights – Midday Mai Tais

Codename Carter – Signal In The Noise

Voodoo 5 – Highway 99

Tim Mayer – Merman Main Theme

Evenings At The Penthouse- Reflections On The Pianist

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:39:00 +1000

My friend James Spencer brings us Pianists that have passed away this week. RIP

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Peter Nero-Reflections

Peter Nero- Wives And Lovers

Beige Adair-Senza Fine

Beegie Adair-A Time For Love

Burt Bacharach-Pacific Coast Highway

Claude Bolling- Serenade

Roger Willams-Evergreen

George Shearing-On A Clear Day You Can See Forever

Dr Don Shirley-Alfie

Newell Older- Somewhere in Time

Peter Nero-We've Only Just Begun

Peter Nero-For All We Know

Ahmad Jamal- Ahmad's Blues

Ahmad Jamal- Sophisticated Gentlemen

Liberace- Bewitched (Remastered)

Nat King Cole Trio- Sweet Georgia Brown

Evenings At The Penthouse-Bad Characters

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:16:00 +1000

For some reason I always go for the character in the Black hat...it's just my nature.

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Milt Jackson-Can’t Help Loving that Man

Paul Reves -Strolling with Style

Lyn Stanley -Hhow about me

James Moody -Yesterdays

Angelica- Pure Imagination

Melanchrino Strings Ahh the sweet mystery of life.

Mel Lewis -Grey flannel.

Marty Paich Trio -Dusk light.

Octobop- Thinking out loud.

André Previn -Blame it on My Youth

Beegie Adair Autumn in New York.

Roger Williams-Deep Purple

Bill Charlup-One Morning In May

Dexter Gordon I Was doing alright.

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Marquis De Portago

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:01:00 +1000

Evenings At The Penthouse-Connections

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:42:00 +1000

One of my great super powers is keeping intouch with people and bringing like minded people together! It's all about connections.

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Relaxing Piano Crew- Forever Connected.

Anne Phillips- Lonely girl.

Angelica- Pure Imagination.

Polly Bergen -All alone.

Aya Fukiage I Remember You 1

Jackie Gleason -la Cola Vita

Stanley Black -Secret love

Sue Raney-Blue Tears

Paul Williams- Morning I will be moving on.

Die Janowski Singers -Pink balloon.

Yvonne DeCarlo - I got it a bad.

Stanley Black- You leave me breathless.

Les Baxter-My love in the sea.

Les Baxter -Fire dance

Vicki Benet- Tenderly.

Dexter Gordon-Everybodys Somebody’s Fool

Dan Rose-Ellington Medley

Dean Martin Solitaire

Frankie Laine I’ll get by

June Hutton- It happened once before.

Embracing A Sad Feeling

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:15:00 +1000

Tonight I am embracing a sad feeling..why ...well I don't know but rather than popping a pill I like to envelope myself with cocktail jazz and let it ride.

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Frank Sinatra – If You Go Away

Stan Kenton – Once In A While

Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee

Anita O’Day – Angel Eyes

Atlantic Five Jazz Band – Days of Wine & Roses

Chet Baker – When Lights Are Low

James Morrison – The Master Plan

JG Thirlwell – Woodhouse

Ken Greaves – Night People

Marcus McLaurine – Destiny

Stanley Turrentine – Wee Hour Theme

Alone With Words With Wellsy-The Valley Of The Dolls

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:28:00 +1000

This week we take a look at The Valley of The Dolls

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Route 66

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:31:00 +1000

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Route 66

Evenings At The Penthouse-Blue In A Penthouse

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:38:00 +1000

Well, not really but sometimes it's good to dig deep into your soul

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Ahmad Jamal - Ahmad's Blues
Amber Weekes - Midnight Sun
Angela Hagenbach - Quietly There
Calvin Keys - Can't Get Started ft Elmer Gibson
Emile Pandolfi - An Affair To Remember
Greife Angell - Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me
John Barry - The Death of Aki
Larry Hall - New Moon (That Saga_New Moon)
Laura Ainsworth - The Man I Love Is Gone
Marlene VerPlanck - It Should Happen To A Dream
Octobop - Whatever Possessed Me
Peter Nero - The Green Leaves of Summer
Ran Blake - I Get a Kick Out of You
Vince Guaraldi Trio - Since I Fell For You

Swank Advice-Gifts

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:21:00 +1000

weekly musings from Koop!

Words With Wellsy- Mickey Spillane and The Big Kill

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:37:00 +1000

We are back on the books this week as Wellsy returns with a terrific book from Mickey Spillane…I have an interesting story to tell about a visit to the optometrist and we will check out lounge life magazine and a story of soldiers being turned to stone according to declassified CIA documents

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Tikiyaki 5-0 – The Ipcress File

Nicolas Godin – Au service de la France

Aloha Caftan Society – Theme (Tiki A-Go-Go Mix)

Combustible Edison – Pink Victim

Dubbelorganisterna – End for today thank you for today

Lee Presson – Two Points Up

Project K/67 – The Cat And The Cream

Vibes On Velvet – Caravan

Tiki Delights – San Francisco Samba

Marcus McLaurine – You Made Me Smile

Vibexotica – Only The Sea Endures

The Swongos – Untrained Hypnotist

Messerchups – Siberiade

Voodoo 5 – Coffee In The Morning

Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad

Evenings At The Penthouse--It's All About Perspective

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:59:00 +1000

How is your perspective?

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Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me.

Buddy Greco -Round midnight.

John Barry -Tanaka‘s world.

Art Blakey- Prelude in blue.

Art Pepper- Imagination

Chet Baker- My Funny Valentine.

Herbie Mann- Tenderly

Stacey Kent, I know I dream

Conte Candollu Trio -Flamingo.

Marty, Paige, trio.-Dusk Light

Karen Souza -Creep

Marty Paich Lazy Afternoon.

Dave Pell octet- Memphis in June.

Ritchie Kamuka Quartet-What’s new?

George Shearing -The days of Wine and Roses.

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Giani Agneli

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:59:00 +1000

Evenings At The Penthouse -Slow Going

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:51:00 +1000

Some of us start early, some start late....which are you.

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Anita Rey – Slow Glow

Connie Russell – The Thrill Is Gone

Danielle Wertz – Manhattan in the Rain

Fran Jeffries – Lazy Afternoon

Gaea Schell – In Your Own Sweet Way

George De Hart – Body and Soul

George Shearing – On Cloud 69

Jan Lundgren Trio – Vindens Ängar

Jeff Goldblum – Lazy Afternoon

Rachel Caswell – For All We Know

Sarah Vaughan – It Might As Well Be Spring

Stacey Kent – I Know I Dream

Linda Carone-Having It All

Warren Wolf – Frankie and Johnny

Alone With With Words With Wellsy-Untouchables

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:26:00 +1000

This week we take a look at the Untouchables

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Productive Morning

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:49:00 +1000

A cup of Joe and you are ready to go.

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Bill Charlap – One Morning in May

Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy

Cliff Korman – MONTREUX

Gaea Schell – Luna Plateada

Greta Angell – Tea For Two

Hugo Montenegro – Charade

Jack Jezro – Darn That Dream

Jeff Harner – I Fall In Love Too Easily

Mancini – Blue Satin

Nat King Cole – What Is There To Say

The Martini Kings – No. 4 Desafinado

Victor Feldman Trio – Chopin in D♯ minor (Minor Waltz)

Angelica – Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 2

Lounge Life Magazine-Hood Ornaments

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +1000

50’s Unsolved Mystery -Little Miss X

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:25:00 +1000

This week another unsolved mystery from the 1950’s. There has been a lots of talk about tariffs this week and in our stuff segment I bring you a funny one from the 1960’s plus a look at lounge life magazine, a deep thought and new music from Voodoo 5 that has just been released.

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Combustible Edison – Vertigogo

Alessandro Alessandroni – Primavera

Dan Stein – Poolside

Jetset Sweden – A Man and a Woman

Frank Bennett – Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Lalo Schifrin – Bullitt, Main Title

John Eric Booth – Girl Talk

Lushy – Suspicious Melody

Rebecca Angel – Jet Samba

Martini Kings – Desafinado

Voodoo 5 – Desolation Center

Towner Galaher – Cafe Con Samba

Marus Mc Laurine-Dance Of The Crows

Tiki Torches – Misirlou

Project K/67 – Gin Sling she said

Evenings At The Penthouse-Daily Battles

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:10:00 +1000

Maybe this is a show about domestic relations?

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Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles

Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge

Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano

Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart

James Morrison-My Beautiful

Octobop- Girl Talk

Miles Davis- All Blues

Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live)

Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance

John Coltrane- Lush Life

Mancini- Susan

Ann-Margaret- A Bachelor In Paradise

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Warren Beatty

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:58:00 +1000

Evenings At The Penthouse-Peer Pressure

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:12:00 +1000

How are the Jones's?

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Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside

Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby

Joey Altruda- Christy

The Sharps- Besame Mucho

Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance

The Martini Kings - Taboo

The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging

Percy Faith- The Nearness of You

Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain

Orchestra Superstring- Linonine

Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade

Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind

John Neel-Blue Martini

Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love

Evenings At The Penthouse-Down with love or Down on love

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:08:00 +1000

Which camp are you in ?

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Ellis Larkins-Down With Love

John Pizzarelli- Beautiful Maria of My Soul

Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing

Janet Seidel- Lonely One

Chet Baker- These Foolish Things

Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You

Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches

Grace Knight-Sophisticated Lady

Late Night Jazz Piano- Embraceable You

Blossom Dearie- Manhattan

Anita O'Day- Early Autumn

Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo

Don Shirley-One for My Baby

Liz Geyson-You Turn Me On Baby

Alone With Words With Wellsy-DB Cooper

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:21:00 +1000

This week we take a look at DB Cooper

Evenings At The Penthouse-Bachelor Pad Spy

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:06:00 +1000

he's only safe in his hi tech bachelor pad

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Dave Lowe- No Time To Die

Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball

Sam Rivers- Euterpe

Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza

Baby Grand- Just Drive

Teddy Randazzo-The Countess

Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.

James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale

Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate

Robert Short- The Cairo Connection

Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves

Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan

Pepper Greenwald-Morocco

Henry Mancini-Blue Mantilla

Pepper Greenwald-Rooftops

SpyFi-Theme From The World Espionage Bureau

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-JFK

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:29:00 +1000

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring JFK

Evenings At The Penthouse-Times a Changin

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:04:00 +1000

The World is in one hell of a state so turn on the Cocktail Jazz and drown out the noise outside.

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Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind

Hiromi-Uncertainty

Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty

Orchestra Superstring- Haru

Bill Charlap- All Across the City

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Dianne Schuur- When October Goes

Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso

Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover

Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well

The Martini Kings - Taboo

Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music

James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

Swank Advice-Learn A Quirky Skill

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:19:00 +1000

weekly musings from Koop!

From Tailors With Love

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:42:00 +1100

This week looking at the clothing of James Bond through the decades with an expert in the field. I’ve got a cool Sinatra story to share with you …lounge life magazine, our stuff segment and a deep thought

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Tony Renis - Quando, Quando, Quando

Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me

John Barry Seven -James Bond Theme

Swingerhead - She Could Be a Spy

Voodoo 5 Surrender

Tiki Delights - A Blossom Fell

Tiki Vibes - Miracle of the Mermaid

Messerchups - Sexploitation From Outer Space

Moricone 90 - Lounge Music #2

Tikiyaki Orchestra - Taboo

Rob Dixon Quintet - Caravan

Herbie Mann - Our Man Flint

Evenings At The Penthouse-The Insensitive Man

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:11:00 +1100

I asked one how he felt about this title and he said he didn't care either way.

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Albare - How Insensitive

Art Pepper - Imagination

Beegie Adair - April In Paris

Ben Webster - Late Date

Betty Blake - Lilac Wine

James Spencer - Easy Living

John Coltrane - Lush Life

Julie London - Sophisticated Lady

Julie London - Where Are You

Larry Gelb-If My Life Were Pleasant

Suzanne Pittson-I Get Sentimental Over Nothing

Lena Horne - Moon River

Paige Delancy - Black Coffee

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-George Hamilton

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:57:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse-Stuck On The Side Of The Road

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:09:00 +1100

If you own a classic car there will be some time spent on the side of the road waiting for a Tow Truck..it's not if but when

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Anne Philips -Easy Street

Beegie AdairTwo for the Road

Billie Holiday Travelin' Light

Burt Bacharach Pacific Coast Highway

Chet Baker Street Of Dreams

Elmer Bernstein Walk a Lonely Street

George Shearing Where Are You

Julie London Lonesome Road

MPS Label Little racer

Wynton Kelly- Keep It Moving

Paula CastleLove Is a One Way Street

Baby Grand-Just Drive

Leroy Holmes- Hit The Road Jack

Ken Greaves- One For My Baby and One More For The Road

MelTorme- Hit The Road To Dream land

Octobop-Lonesome Road

Jackie Gleason-Where Are You

Nicolas Masson Quartet -Travelers

Evenings at The Penthouse-Soulmates

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:10:00 +1100

Are they real or just a myth created by dating apps

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My One And Only Love – George Shearing

Yama – Art Blakey

Your Love Is My Love – Beverly Kenney

Here's That Rainy Day – Bill Evans

Let There Be Love – Julie London

Autumn Leaves – Hank Garland

Ellingtonia – James Spencer

The Things We Did Last Summer – Mal Fitch

Oscar Peterson-The Man I Love

Robert Irving -Octobre

Karen – Mantovani

September In The Rain – Richard Lennox

Alone With Words With Wellsy-Cinema Speculation

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:24:00 +1100

This week we take a look at Cinema Speculation

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Soft Touch

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:06:00 +1100

Do you have it or are you one?

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Barry Morgan- The Touch of You

Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table

Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning

Jackie Gleason- Caress

Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch

Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me

Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You

Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin

Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You

Lyn Stanley- Nice 'n Easy

Lyn Stanley- The Touch of Your Lips

Marian McPartland- Prelude To A Kiss

Marilyn Monroe- Kiss

Melanchrino-Kiss Me Again

Nelson Riddle-The Tender Touch

Nelson Riddle-Youre Mine You

Percy Faith-The Touch of Your Hand

Ute Lemper- Small Touches Of You

Shirley Horn- Kiss And Run

The Bob Scott Orchestra with Mike Green- The Touch

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Korla Pandit

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:33:00 +1100

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Korla Pandit

Evenings At The Penthouse-Chic Mystique

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:05:00 +1100

Do you have it and if not how do you get it?

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Beegie Adair-Puttin On The Ritz

Dimitri From Paris- Une Very Stylish File

Frank Sinatra-I’ve Got A Crush On You

Gene Howard-My Man

Jackie Gleason Alice Blue Gown

Tiki Delights- Swankology

Donna Hightower- Gee, Baby Ain't I Good To You

Lyn Stanely-The Man I Love

Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade

James Spencer- A Julie London Memoir

Janet Seidel- Too Marvellous For Words

Jeri Southern- Debonair

Mancini- Holly

John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman You Are Too Beautiful

Johnny Mandel- Bel Air

Mel Torme-Top Hat, White Tie And Tails

Julie London- Girl Talk

Laura Ainsworth-The Lies of Handsome Men

Swank Advice-Perspective

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:19:00 +1100

weekly musings from Koop!

Spyvibe-Key Hunter Part 2

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:50:00 +1100

Welcome back to The Cocktail Nation! It's Show 800, and we’re celebrating in style with Jason Whiton returning for a brand-new SpyVibe. This week tracks from Daniel Pemberton, Steve Yeager, and more. We’ll also dive into the latest JFK file revelations, Marilyn Monroe's rare jeans, and the quirky Crosley cars. Plus, get the scoop on Tesla’s new robot and upcoming gigs in the World of Swank. Cheers to 800 shows and many more to come!

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Dubbelorganisterna -End for today, thanks for today.

Project K 67 - Gin Sling she said

Shunsuke Kikuch-Key Hunter -Opening Title

Daniel Pemberton - I, Spy

Steve Yeager - Monte Carlo

Frank Wella - Dry Martini Junkies

Brent Laidler - Haba Verde

Kava Kon - Six Eleven
Kenny Sasaki - Sunset on Mars
Tiki Delights - Yakushima Serenade

Linda Carone - Having It All

Peter Arndell - Bachelor Pad

Robert John Foster - Cocktails in Suburbia

Doug MacDonald-StarEyes

Theodore Shapiro - Labor of Love

Voodoo 5 - Like Young

Evenings At The Penthouse- Lucky To Be Me

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:57:10 +1100

Hey that's what I have always said...some might disagree?

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Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me

Cyrus Chestnut- Hello

Rodrigo Salgado-Libertango What Is This Thing Called Love

Freddie Roach-Pastel

Ann Margret -Mr. Wonderful

Ahmad -Jamal Sophisticated Gentlemen

Chet Baker-The Wind

Corky Hale- Autumn in New York

Aya Fukiage- But Beautiful

Conte Candoli- No Moon At All

Andre Previn-I Let a Song Go out of My Heart

Joe Bushkin- Manhattan

Bill Irwin- Seduction

George Shearing-Your Name Is Love

Anne Phillips-Ive got to Pass your house

Betty Blake-Blue Fool

Jane Russell-Can't we Talk It Over

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Baby

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:56:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse- Letters, E-mails and Smiley Face Emojis

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:04:00 +1100

Do these things make you happy or angry?

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Julie London- Love Letters

Melanchrino Strings-Say It With Music

Beegie Adair-I Could Write a Book

Frank Sinatra-I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter

Singers Unlimited-I Wish You Love”

Emile Pandolfi-A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes

Shirley Horn -A Time For Love” from Here’s To Life

James Spencer- Our Love is Here To Stay

Lyn Stanley- Smile

Jack Jezzro- You Are the Sunshine Of My Life”

Sue Raney- We’ll Be Together Again

MPS:Snowflakes- And We Will Love Again

Franklyn MacCormick-I’ll Be Seeing You

Red Garland-Please Send Me Someone To Love

Jackie Gleason-Thinking Of You

Marlene VerPlanck- You're Really Someone to Write Home About

Jackie Gleason- Love Letters in the Sand

Evenings At The Penthouse-Smile More

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:06:00 +1100

I hate when people tell me to smile more...I tell them it's my Blue Steel.

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Amber Weekes- The Way He Makes Me Feel

Stacy Kent- This Happy Madness

Bill Evans- Our Delight

Dave Stryker- Joy Inside My Tears

George Barnard Dudley- We Can All Be Happy

Happy

Tony Bennett- Make Someone Happy

Rachel Caswell- Sometimes I'm Happy

Gerry Mulligan- Beginning to See the Light

Sue Raney- Aren't You Glad You're You

Joe Henderson- Happy Madness

Beegie Adair- You Make Me Feel So Young

Cal Tjader- For Heaven's Sake

Julie London- How Deep Is The Ocean

Chris Connor-All This And Heaven Too

Yvonne De Carlo- My Blue Heaven

Dolores Gray- You're My Thrill

Jackie Gleason- The Thrill

Alone With Words With Wellsy-Burt Reynolds

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:00 +1100

This week we take a look at Burt Reynolds.

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-The Birth of the Easy listening Radio format

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:31:00 +1100

Swank Advice-Declutter

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:18:00 +1100

weekly musings from Koop!

Words With Wellsy-High On Arrival

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:49:27 +1100

Gary Wells has his Words With Wellsy segment back this week and he brings you a book about 60’s debauchery and rock n roll with some scandal in “High On Arrival”

Plus what happens when a Soviet leader drinks a can of Pepsi, well I’ll tell you this much…all hell breaks loose!

Koop its back with the Cocktail Nation with all the Lounge and Exotica you can poke a stick at!

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Spyfi - James Bond Theme (Goldfinger)

Frank Wella - The Rat

The Naughty Ones - Voodoo Kiss

Messerchups - Humanica

Project K67 - Gin Sling She Said

Marcus McLaurine - To CT With Love

Mastersounds - I’ve Never been in love before _ Don’t Blame Me

Vibexotica - An Ocean Away

Octobop - Cars and Coffee

Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman

Pink Martini - No Hay Problema

Hugo Montenegro - Solo Bossanova

Jack Costanzo - Hornacopia

Evenings At The Penthouse- Let’s Pretend

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:13:00 +1100

Let’s Pretend that we actually like going to work and embody all their "Company Values"...yeah right

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Oscar Peterson-Night Train

Bill Evans- I Should Care

Leif Shires-Tenderly

Jerry Costanzo-Penthouse Serenade

David Carbonara-Don The Man

Donald Byrd-Someone To Watch Over Me

Ken Greaves-Moon And Sand

Mike Bardash -Late In The Game

Out Of Abingdon-Red Dress

Robert Irving-Octobre

Red Garland-Please Send me Someone To Love

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Gunther Sachs

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:54:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse- Idiots Vs Maniacs

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:11:00 +1100

Lately we seem to have an over abundance of both types of people.

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Percy Faith -Baubles Bangles Beads

Ricki Derek -Night And Day

Bobby Troup -Watch What Happens

Cal Tjader-Speak Low

Project Pimento=Agua De Beber

Anne Walsh-Windmills Of Your Mind

Paula Castle-Here I Am In Love Again

Bobby Hackett-Cocktails For Two

Kent Miller -Dexterity

Mel Henke-In A Mist

Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please

Mancini-A Cool Shade Of Blue

Wil Davis Trio-50-21

Michel Legrand-Sumer Me,Winter Me

Evenings At The Penthouse: Movies Of The 1960s

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:40:00 +1100

My favourite Saturday night viewing!

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Monica Mancini-Moon River

Beegie Adair-Days of Wine and Roses

Julie London-Charade

Roland Shaw-The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

Roger Williams-Lara’s Theme

Jack Jones-Alfie

Neil Hefti-Barefoot in the Park

Dionne Warwick-Valley of the Dolls

John Barry-The Knack

Sergio Mendes-The Look of Love

Singers Unlimited-Where is Love

Ferrante and Teicher-Barbarella

Ferrante And Teicher-Theme From The Apartment

Swing Out Sister-Windmills Of Your Mind

Andre Kostelanetz -Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Andre Kostelanetz -Midnight Cowboy

Mancini Theme From Hatari

George Mann Orchestra- A Man and A Woman

Lounge Crew-Pink Panther

James Bond Sextet-You Only Live Twice

Alone With Words With Wellsy- Erle Stanley Gardiner

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:17:00 +1100

This week we take a look at Erle Stanley Gardiner in our Words With Wellsy Segment

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Charming Fella

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:09:00 +1100

Here's a goal for you...be a charming fella...the rewards are endless.

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Chet Baker -My Funny Valentine

Dinah Washington-Make A Present Of You

Nat King Cole-Portrait Of A Jennie

Tony Bennett-Give Me The Simple Life

Joey Altruda-All The Cats

Aaron Diehl-The Cylinder

Art Pepper-Summertime

Network Music Ensemble -Aperitif On Ice

Mancini-Love Story

James Spencer -Midnight Melancholy

Gary Peacock-When I Fall In Love

Nathan Haines-Lament

Cal Tjader-Cool

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Mancini

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:30:00 +1100

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Mancini.

Swank Advice -Social Media

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:17:00 +1100

weekly musings from Koop!

50’s Mysteries -Billy the Kid

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:55:00 +1100

This week another Mystery from the 1950’s: Billy the Kid, was he really killed in 1881, or did he live under an assumed identity for years? We’ll explore the legends, the myths that surrounds this piece of Western folklore.

Alongside that, we’ve got some fantastic new music plus, the latest gig guide to keep your calendar full of swank events, and some fresh highlights from Lounge Life Magazine.

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Project K 67 - Gin Sling She Said

Codename Carter - Botched Op

Vibexotica - Humboldt to Raoria

Hypnotiques - Apache

Tiki Delights - Barcelona Sea Breeze

Neil Richardson - Rio Magic

Bob Dorough - Polka Dots and Moonbeams

Blue Martinis - Blue Martinis Theme

Douglas Lee - Raid on the Purple River..

Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations - Bouncy Bouncy

Bobby Christian - Caravan

Messer Chups - Humanica

Marcus McLaurine - Alone

Frank Wella - White Collar Thief

Al Hurt-Get Smart Theme

Evenings At The Penthouse-Life Of Riley

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:06:00 +1100

Who was he and how good was his life?

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Joey Altruda-Rileys Theme

Blanche Black-Lonely Avenue

Jane Russell-You’re Mine, You

Ori Dagan-Lillette

Kent Miller Quartet-My Foolish Heart

Julie London-Well Sir

Jackie Gleason-Brazil/I Love Paris/'Allo, 'Allo, 'Allo

Project Pimento-You Only Live Twice

Three Suns-Fever

Vicki Benet -Tenderly

Bill Evans -When You Wish Upon A Star

John Lewis-Bags Groove

Gerry Mulligan-Bunny

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Rubirosa

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:53:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse-The Playboys Of Instagram

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:07:00 +1100

They flex and and post endlessly about their supposedly fabulous life, but the reality is they are living a rented life all for show.

Lets uncover the wannabes!

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Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme

Blanche Black-Old Devil Moon

Ori Dagan-Unforgetable

Carol Stevens-Keep On Doin Whatcha Doin

Kent Miller-Liberia

Mel Henke-I Surrender Dear

October-Have You Kissed Your Martian Today

Julie London-Something Cool

Dave Grusin-Caravan

Horrace Silver-Hippest Cat In Hollywood

Bill Evans-If You Could See Me Know

Chris Connor-Something To Live By

Tiki Delights-Swankology

Alone With Words With Wellsy-Sammy Davis Jr

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:16:00 +1100

This week we take a look at Sammy Davis Jr in our Words With Wellsy Segment

Lounge Life Audio Magazine -Sinatra's Summer Wind

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:26:00 +1100

Swank Advice-Upgrades

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:16:00 +1100

weekly musings from Koop!

The Exotic Moods of VibeXotica

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:01:00 +1100

A new band on the scene with a new album this week in that of VibeXotica and their album The Exotic moods of VibeXotica, in our stuff segment we talk about a unique way of solving a problem, World Of Swank Gig guide and a Deep thought lined up

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Maria También - Khruangbin

Kava Kon - Six Eleven

Vibexotica - Rainforest Ramble

The Aloha Caftan Society - A Caftan Society Theme

Don Tiki - Odd Man Out

Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise

Project-K - Nightdrive

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Cruel Spell

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads - Rum Rhumba

Blue Martinis - You Turn Me On Baby

Ixtahuele - Jungle Chase

Frank Wella - The Rat

Messerschups - Agent Horrifica

Al Hurt - T.H.E. Cat

Peter Andell - Bachelor Pad

Mario Grigorav - Every Little Movement

Dan Stein - Bachelor Pad Chic

Evenings At The Penthouse-Lots Of Problems In The World

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:09:00 +1100

It's looking a little scary out there, tie to hunker down in the Penthouse with some cocktail jazz to calm the nerves.

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Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You

Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real

Percy Faith -Out Of This World

Mantovani- As Time Goes By

Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon

Three Suns- There Goes My Heart

Carlini-World Of Strings

Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady

Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart

James Spencer-Mallorca

Chris Connnor -Lush Life

Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment

Lea Delaria-Cool

Martin Denny-Laura

Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise

Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-King Farouk

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:52:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse-Australian Lounge

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:30:00 +1100

Tonight, we are playing all Australian Neo Lounge acts and I will tell you some stories about how I got to first hear and meet these bands.

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Paige Delancy - Black Coffee

Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine

B Sharp Band - Destination Moon

Blue Martinis - The Great City

Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby

Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To

Gregg Arthur - More And More

James Morrison - The Master Plan

Janet Seidel - Charade

Julie O’Hara Sextet - Angel Eyes

Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight

Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You

Woody And The Senators - Pizza Boy

Douglas Lee - Raid On The Purple River

Alone With With Words With Wellsy-Tommy James

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:12:00 +1100

This week we take a look at a Tommy James in our Words With Wellsy Segment

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Twilight Zone

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:31:00 +1100

Swank Advice-Travelling Alone

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:15:00 +1100

weekly musings from Koop!

Spyvibe-Key Hunter

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:16:00 +1100

Back for 2025 it’s Jason Whiton from Spyvibe with Key Hunter.

In our stuff segment we bring you the story of the ultimate government waste in the forties and of course all the best lounge and exotica.

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Don Tiki- Turkish Delight

Naughty Ones- Harlem Nocturne

Shinsuke Kikuchi: Spy Under the Moon

Ixtahuele- Manna

Tiki Delights- Yakushima Serenade

Frank Wella- Dry Martini Junkies

Messerschups- Twin Peaks Twist

Kava Kon- Six Eleven

Alessandro Allesandroni- Primavera

Codename Carter- Underworld Earl

Pamela Luss- Bewitched

Al Hirt- Get Smart_ Theme

Kolumbo- Spin The Bottle

The Voodoos- The Voodoo Walk

Piero Umillani- Crepuscolo sul mare

Vibeexotica- An Ocean Away

Bill Irwin- Romance in the Tropics

Evenings At The Penthouse-Green Door

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:54:00 +1100

Just what is behind the Green door?

Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside

Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby

Joey Altruda- Christy

The Sharps- Besame Mucho

Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance

The Martini Kings - Taboo

The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging

Percy Faith- The Nearness of You

Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain

Orchestra Superstring- Linonine

Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade

Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind

John Neel-Blue Martini

Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Prince Aly Khan

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:51:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse-A Place called Adelaide

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:46:00 +1100

Let me tell you about the city of churches.

Eddie Costa- Adelaide

John Neel and his Orch- Midnight Blues

Mantovani- The Sound of Music

Mantovani- Goodbye Again

Frank Sinatra- It's All Right with Me

Ran Blake- Ten Cents a Dance

Lyn Stanley- It's Crazy

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Nathan Haines-Lament

Lary Gelb- Luiza

Jackie Gleason- My Funny Valentine

Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues

Evenings At The Penthouse-Chilled Glasses

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:40:00 +1100

There is only one way a glass should be, in my humble opinion!

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Jackie Gleason- Some day

James Morrison-Girl Talk

Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River

Barbara Levy Daniels-My Heart Stood Still

Chet Baker -Moonlight Becomes You

Halford Jetset-Tema De Anna

George Shearing-September In The Rain

Nat King Cole -Candy

Marty Paich-I Love Paris

Lea Dalaria-Cool

Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe

Kenyon Hopkins-Sunny Side Of The Street

Brent Laidler-Heavy Memphis Jones

Roger Williams- Laura

Alone with Words With Wellsy-Sinatra

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:10:00 +1100

This week we take a look at Sinatra in our Words With Wellsy Segment

Lounge Life Audio Magazine -Beat Generation

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:30:00 +1100

Swank Advice-Packing and Travel

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:14:00 +1100

weekly musings from Koop!

Evenings At The Penthouse-Elevator Music Going Down

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:29:00 +1100

There is a great book called Elevator Music, A Surreal History of Muzak, Easy-Listening, and Other Moodsong By Joseph Lanza and tonight we delve into these songs to relax with strings and beautiful melodies

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Mantovani – Moon River

101 Strings – California Dreamin'

Roger Williams – Days of Wine and Roses

Andre Kostelanetz – I'll Never Fall in Love Again

Hugo Winterhalter – People

Paul Weston – Blue Moon

Hollyridge Strings – Theme from Shaft

Douglas Gamely and Picca – What Makes a Sunset

Stanley Black – Ebb Tide

Denis Farnon – Highballs At Villa Rienza

Morton Gould – Temptation

Les Baxter & The 101 Strings – Love Beat of the City

Ray Conniff – Love Me

Johnny Costa – Holiday for Strings

Percy Faith – Baubles, Bangles and Beads

David Rose – Tenderly

Bert Kaempfert – Where Flamingos Fly

Carlini World of Strings – Plaisir D’Amour

Jackie Gleason – A Thousand Goodnights

Paris Mitchell Strings – Strings Easy to Love

Words With Wellsy-Elevator Music

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:25:00 +1100

Tonight we are talking Elevator Music as Gary Wells brings brings us another terrific book all about that background music we all love so much

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Messer Chups – Kiss of the Night

The Cramps – Peter Gunn

Mantovani – Besame Mucho

Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

The Martini Kings – Wives and Lovers

David Fleming – Lake Como

Kenny Sasaki – Ripples

Ixtahuele – Mareld 2021

Tiki Delights – San Francisco Samba

Rob Dixon – Sway

Vibexotica – Humboldt To Raoria

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Mysterious Mr Flynn

Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Rongo Rongo

Jessica Jones Quartet-Manhattan

Voodoo 5 – Like Young

Allen Dennard – Octavia

Evenings At The Penthouse- Look Up and Around

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:00 +1100

Time to raise that head from the device and see the world around us!

Marty Paich- Look Around

Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches

John Pizzarelli-Beautiful Maria of My Soul

Janet Seidel- Lonely One

James Morrison- Girl Talk

Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing

Georgie Auld- Room with a View

Conte Candoli Quartet- No Moon At All

Chet Baker- These Foolish Things

Bill Evans- If You Could See Me Now

Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You

Atlantic Five Jazz Band- The Days of Wine & Roses

Art Pepper-Imagination

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Commodus

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:49:00 +1100

Evenings At The Penthouse-Dressing Well

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:44:00 +1100

Clothes are very important. You don't have to spend a lot to look like a million bucks.

John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini

Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet

Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts

Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light

Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage

Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile

Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town

jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues

Miles Davis-Blue In Green

James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders

Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla

Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Alone With Words With Wellsy-Tony Rome

thecocktailnation@gmail.com (Koop Kooper) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:47:00 +1100

This week we take a look at a Tony Rome in our Words With Wellsy Segment