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Cocktail Nation
Hosted by Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper · EN
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
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Evenings At The Penthouse- Public Transport
6d ago01:00:18Tap to summarizeLet Me tell you why I hate it Honolulu Transport-Marvelous Andy Pratt -Patricia Towner Galaher-Simone Moricone90-Lounge Music Rob Dixon-Caravan George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady Roger Williams-This Guys In Love With You Robert Drasnin-Kahula Mist Paul Weston-When It’s Sleepy Time DownTown Edward Simon-Monks Mood John Eric Booth-Girl Talk Ellen La Fern -So Nice Johnny Costa- Just One Of Those Things
Transcribe →Evenings At The Penthouse- Mirror Mirror On The Wall
1w ago01:00:53Tap to summarizeWho is the Heppest Cat in Town Steve Slagle-Reflections Jeremy Pelt - Be the Light Verve Jazz Ensemble- Midnight In The Air Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orche Davenport Blues Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada Monica Mancini- Moment To Moment Andy Pratt Trio-Soon The Rob Dixon Quintet-The Very Thought Of You Cliff Korman- Ternura
Transcribe →Spyvibe-Branded to Kill
1w ago01:00:26Tap to summarizeThis week on Cocktail Nation, we’re stepping into the shadows with a little international intrigue as SpyVibe takes us deep into the strange and stylish world of Branded to Kill — the legendary Japanese spy noir where assassins, mystery and surreal 1960s cool collide. We’ll explore a lost cinematic gem, discover why tiki culture continues to make a triumphant comeback, and take a trip back to the days when advertising campaigns looked more like declarations of war — including Melbourne’s bizarre battle against a very dangerous enemy. Plus, we’ll open the mailbag with a tiki dilemma, check out what’s happening in the world of swank, discover new sounds from Draculina So pour yourself something sophisticated, dim the lights, and settle into another edition of Cocktail Nation. Mark Doyle - Noir Alley Acorn Lane - Limo Spa Naozumi Yamamoto- Killer Blues Naozumi Yamamoto- Hitman Bossa Nova The Sharps - The Odd Couple Project Pimento - Whatever Lola Wants Indigo Swing - Reet, Petite & Gone Lushy - Toast Nutty - Rumba With The Devil Clouseux - Beyond Good and Evil MR Ho's Orchestrotica - Arab Dance Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster Draculina - Tender Dracula Mancini-Peter Gunn Theme Dino Martinis- Ring Voodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-Cha
Transcribe →Evenings At The Penthouse-Who is Knocking On My Window
2w ago00:59:44Tap to summarizeHere is a story about a surprise knock 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
Transcribe →Evenings At The Penthouse-Always Lost
2w ago01:01:07Tap to summarizeZero sense of direction, I would get lost in a paper bag, but hey that's my endearing quality 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
Transcribe →Deep Space Confidential-Lonnie Zamora
2w ago00:59:59Tap to summarizeThis week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into deep space with a mysterious encounter that left one man questioning everything he knew. We’ll uncover a Cold War spy story from the atomic age, open the pages of Lounge Life Magazine for Hollywood romance and retro design, and explore why the vinyl revival continues to keep the music alive. Plus, tiki sounds, beach vibes, and all the sophistication you’ve come to expect from the world of Cocktail Nation. So pour yourself a drink, settle into your favourite chair, and join us for another journey into the lounge lifestyle. This is Cocktail Nation. Combustible Edison - Vertigogo The Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Martinique Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Road To Caliente Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin Martini Kings - Taboo Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi Tiki Delights - Shaken Not Stirred Joshua Cipolla - Harmonic Odyssey Magic Sands - Vaquero Messer Chups - Wicked Game Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - Bossanova Lounge Camille Bertault - Apres Vous
Transcribe →Evenings At The Penthouse-Demoted
3w ago01:00:24Tap to summarizeLet me tell you about a man who had an argument with the biggest boss in the universe Gerard Masters Trio- The Fall of Lucifer Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland Dan Cray Trio- Moon River DJ Bonebrake- High Low Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada James Spencer- It Only Happens When I Dance With You Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff The Mastersounds- I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me
Transcribe →Gidget On the Retro Zone
3w ago01:00:09Tap to summarizeThis week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading for the beach, the Retro Zone and a world of surf, sand and sophistication. Wellsy takes us back to the story of Gidget, while we explore lost islands and tropical sounds with a soundtrack made for cocktails under the palm trees. In Lounge Life Magazine, we’ll discover what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960s, and the surprising story behind a famous Marilyn Monroe photoshoot. Plus, the Space Race gets a little awkward as we look at the Soviet mission that tried to beat Apollo 11 to the Moon So settle in, pour yourself something refreshing, and join me for Cocktail Nation Voodoo Organist- Bombay Beach Bondage Boogaloo Martini Kings- Wave Clyde Derby-Lost Island Martin Denny- Forbidden Island 101 Strings Orchestra- Love on the Beach Crazed Mugs- Legend Of The Lake Surfer Mark Riddle- Lonely Beach The Exotics- The Evil Deep Kenny Sasaki-Snow On the Beach Waitiki-White Sandy Beach Joshua Cipolla-Tuxedos By the Beach The Swongos - Broken Glass Beach Janet Seidel- Miami Beach Rhumba Spy Fi- Beach Police Dom Mariani & The Majestic Kelp- Beach Combing The Hawaiians-Tea for Two Astrud Gilberto- Bossa Na Praia (Beach Samba) Tiki Lounge Crew-Italian Surf Mob
Transcribe →Evenings At The Penthouse-Problem Solver
4w ago01:00:14Tap to summarizeGot a problem, let me solve it for you. Disclaimer- All Care No Responsibility. Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real Percy Faith -Out Of This World Mantovani- As Time Goes By Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon Three Suns- There Goes My Heart Carlini-World Of Strings Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart James Spencer-Mallorca Chris Connnor -Lush Life Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment Lea Delaria-Cool Martin Denny-Laura Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love
Transcribe →Evenings At The Penthouser-Lounge Lover
4w ago01:00:08Tap to summarizeNot talking about sofas baby! Bill Evans Waltz For Debbie Chet Baker-What A Difference A Day Makes Beegie Adair -In The Wee Small Hours of the morning Beegie Adair All The Way Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together Gene Gaffer Trio-Blues For Alice Peter Paulson Trio -Time Remembered Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers Zoot Sims-How Deep Is The Ocean Martial Solal-Round Midnight Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Coltrane -Too Young to Go Steady Peggy Lee-My Silent Love James Spencer-Tenderly
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