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Join Kooper in the Sydney Penthouse as he spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekly podcast

Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper


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    4.6 from 77 ratings Listeners of cocktailnation that love the show mention: exotica, tiki, swank, lounge, martini, surf, jazz, vintage, retro, selection, great music, hip, great production, cool, interviews, show, host, always, enjoy, love.


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    The Cocktail Nation podcast is an absolute gem for fans of retro lounge music and the mid-century modern lifestyle. Hosted by Koop Kooper, this podcast provides a dreamy and relaxing escape into a world of swanky lounges, dapper men and women, colorful cocktails, and dancing the night away. The selection of music is impeccable, with Koop's soothing voice guiding listeners through a curated collection of classy, light, and delicate tunes. It's the perfect soundtrack for driving in the car, enjoying dinner and a martini, or simply unwinding after a busy day at work.

    One of the best aspects of The Cocktail Nation podcast is Koop's extensive knowledge about lounge life, music, cars, books & film. He brings an air of sophistication to each episode with exclusive interviews, regular segments like Spy Vibe and Kramer on films, and recommendations for new bands on the current lounge scene. Through this podcast, listeners not only get to enjoy amazing music but also expand their understanding and appreciation of the mid-century lifestyle.

    While The Cocktail Nation podcast is an overall delightful experience, one potential downside could be that it may not appeal to those who are not fans of lounge or retro music. However, for those who do enjoy this genre or are interested in exploring it further, there couldn't be a better podcast to indulge in. Additionally, since Koop is based in Sydney, Australia, some listeners outside of Australia might find it difficult to relate to certain references or recommendations related to local vintage sites and happenings.

    In conclusion, The Cocktail Nation podcast is an absolute must-listen for lovers of retro lounge music and all things mid-century modern. With its incredible selection of music and Koop Kooper's charming hosting style, it offers a delightful escape into a world filled with elegance and sophistication. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or simply want to immerse yourself in the retro scene, this podcast is a perfect companion. So grab a cocktail, sit back, and let the smooth tunes of The Cocktail Nation transport you to a bygone era of style and glamour.



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    Evenings At The Penthouse-Sex and Seduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 61:43


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 61:24


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 63:54


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Cloud 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 60:12


    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

    Words with Wellsy-From Here To The Great Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 60:33


      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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 60:02


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Out On The Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 59:56


    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 

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Behind the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 61:35


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Chromatic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 60:14


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Humming My Theme Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 59:34


    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

    Unsolved Mysteries of the 50's -MK Ultra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 60:36


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Which Way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 61:42


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Gentlemen prefer blondes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 60:36


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Careful

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 60:45


    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

    Lounge Special-Les Baxter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 60:41


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Love Songs Left In Odd Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 64:10


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-A Dentist Appointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 61:09


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Fantatical Peeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 62:04


    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

    Spyvibe-Muk Lan Fa Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 60:16


      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

    Evenings At The Penthouse- City of Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 58:27


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 59:05


      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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 60:11


    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

    Words With Wellsy-Black Dahlia, Red Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 60:37


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse -Dentist Jokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 61:09


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Snakes In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 59:10


      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 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 59:40


    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

    Classic Comedy-Shelley Berman.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 60:14


      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

    Evenings At The Penthouse -Trios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 61:56


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Beloved Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 59:43


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 60:57


      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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Lights Turned Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 61:14


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Boring People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 60:08


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Old Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 59:23


      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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 60:43


    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 --

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 62:18


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Marching To My Own Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 58:40


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 61:48


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 60:30


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 61:40


    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.

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Battling Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 63:07


    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

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Downfall of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 61:53


    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

    Words With Wellsy-Star Trek Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 62:52


    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 --

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Fools All Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 62:42


    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. www.cocktailnation.net 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 59:52


    Let me tell you about a perfect little place in the world www.cocktailnation.net   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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 58:56


    Tonight a mixture of Piano tunes from classics to pop hits from Tv and Movies www.cocktailnation.net 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:22


      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.   www.cocktailnation.net   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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 61:53


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 60:27


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 60:13


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 59:48


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 60:37


      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.   www.cocktailnation.net       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

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