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 weekend podcast.During the week Koop posts his music only Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse show where you can enjoy cocktail jazz at the end of your day. Follow Koop at the offical facebook page @cocktailnationradio
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
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.
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Marty Paich-Dusk Light
Kenny Dorham - My Ideal
Jonny Greenwood- Spencer
Chet Baker- Goodbye
Phineas_Newborn~Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Teddy Randazzo- April
Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville
Goodnight Sweetheart by Meg Myles
Les Baxter-Deep Night
David Allen-Long Ago and Far Away
Jack Jezzro-Embraceable You
Danny and Dena Guglielmi- Firelight Reverie
Steve Slagle- Reflections
Johnny Crawford-Moon River
George Shearing-Why Did I Choose You Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine
White Satin-Therell Be Another Spring
Andre Previn-Ages Ago
Julie London- Get Out Of Town
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Jorge Garcia You Fascinate Me So
Ball State University Jazz- I Can See The Other Side
Brent Laidler-Sunday Mood
David Benoit--Generations
Jeremy Pelt - Soundtrack
Angelika-Schindler's List
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Pat Martino- Lament
Steve Haines Pity
Steve Slagle- Reflections
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.
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SG Sound – Sirens of Venus
Mark Doyle – Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Lalo Schfrin-Mission Impossible Theme
Acorn Lane – Limo Spa
Combustible Edison – Vertigogo
Creepxtotica – Head Huntin
Don Tiki – Billions of Brazilians
Exotik-A GoGo – Barbarians at the Gate
Lucas Vigor – Night Light Blues
Montefiori Cocktail – Gne Gne
Narco Lounge Combo – Alphaville
Blue Zombies – Hot BBQ
O Som Do Jazz – Sambou. Sambou
Roland Remington – If It Isn’t Love
Barry Grey -Formula 5
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Tonight we are out of the Penthouse and hanging out a a Tiki Dive bar, it's a bit rough so hopefully my Aloha shirt doesn't get ripped!
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Ixtahuele- Black Sand
James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla
Eden Ahbez- Island Girl
Gene Rains-Lotus Land
Warren Barker- Deep Night
The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise
The Hawiians-Tea for Two
Waitiki 7- Flower Humming
Rex Kona-Wild Orchids
Phil Moore-Trade Winds
Stolen idols- Invitation
Martini Kings- Return To Moorea
Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3
Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea
Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams
I always say that if the masses are going one way I will generally choose the opposite direction while they are all heading to the edge of the cliff.
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Dexter Gordon-Tanya
Lionel Hampton-Star Dust
Ixtuele -Scenes1-3
Cal Tjader-Walking With Wally
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.
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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.
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Brent Laidler – Evening Song
Bob Dorough – Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Mastersound – I've Never Been in Love Before / Don't Blame Me
Carol Liebowitz – Aurora
Piano Dreamers – Despacito
Vince Guaraldi – Cast Your Fate to the Wind
Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade
Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez
Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed
Miles Davies-So What
Marilyn Kleinberg – Alfie
Marcus McLaurine – One for O.P.