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Direct from the Australian Lounge scene, as lead by lounge Leader Koop Kooper www.cocktailnation.net 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

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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

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

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. www.cocktailnation.net   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

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.”   www.cocktailnation.net   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

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

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

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

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.     www.cocktailnation.net   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

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

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

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

What is your cloud 9? www.cocktailnation.net 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

  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.   www.cocktailnation.net   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

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

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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 

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

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

Why do people look at me strangely when I hum this tune? www.cocktailnation.net 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

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.    www.cocktailnation.net     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

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

It's true, what can I say! www.cocktailnation.net 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

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

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.     www.cocktailnation.net   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

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

I just remembered that it's at 230 www.cocktailnation.net 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

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 www.cocktailnation.net   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

  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   www.cocktailnation.net   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

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

  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

Hard work never killed anyone, but why take the chance? www.cocktailnation.net 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

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 www.cocktailnation.net 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

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

  They are everywhere, physically and metaphorically. www.cocktailnation.net 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 

Combine them all and things are going well. www.cocktailnation.net 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

  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   www.cocktailnation.net   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

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

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

  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. www.cocktailnation.net   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     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.     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

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

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!'” www.cocktailnation.net 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

  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

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.   www.cocktailnation.net   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 --

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! www.cocktailnation.net   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

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. www.cocktailnation.net   Dexter Gordon-Tanya Lionel Hampton-Star Dust Ixtuele -Scenes1-3 Cal Tjader-Walking With Wally

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

This week, we're decoding danger and intrigue with our feature segment Spyvibe—Jason Whitton 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. www.cocktailnation.net   Messercchups – Agent Horrifica Naughty Ones – Harlem Nocturne 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

Don't trip over. www.cocktailnation.net 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.

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. www.cocktailnation.net   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

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! www.cocktailnation.net 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

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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 --