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
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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Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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

One for all the Psychopaths out there tonight. www.cocktailnation.net 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

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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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

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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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

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

It shouldn't be hard but it generally is! 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

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

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. 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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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

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

I like to use big words to describe how I feel. www.cocktailnation.net 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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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! www.cocktailnation.net 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

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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

Let's get together with two other people. 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

Lights are low across the city..just the way we like it. 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 Christmas songs this week as we approach the big day www.cocktailnation.net

Do you like what you see? www.cocktailnation.net 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

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

Dancing in the dark: where confidence thrives and coordination dies www.cocktailnation.net 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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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.

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

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

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

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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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

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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

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

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

Time to turn on the fog lights! www.cocktailnation.net 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

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net

Let me tell you about temptation and how it works. www.cocktailnation.net 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”

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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

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. www.cocktailnation.net 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

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 www.cocktailnation.net 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

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

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 www.cocktailnation.net 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

I dream in technicolour and my sound track has lush strings in Hi Fi! www.cocktailnation.net 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

Let me tell you about a date at a revolving restaurant. www.cocktailnation.net 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