Cocktail Nation

Cocktail Nation

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

Episodes

January 11, 2026 58 mins

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

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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

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

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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

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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 M...

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January 2, 2026 62 mins

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. 

New shows return Feb 14

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

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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 - ...

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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

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December 29, 2025 60 mins

It shouldn't be hard but it generally is!

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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

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

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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 William...

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December 27, 2025 62 mins

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.

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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- Invi...

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December 26, 2025 64 mins

Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. 

New shows return Feb 14

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December 25, 2025 60 mins

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

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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 N...

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December 25, 2025 61 mins

Merry Christmas from the Penthouse

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December 24, 2025 60 mins

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

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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 ...

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December 21, 2025 61 mins

I like to use big words to describe how I feel.

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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

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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

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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!

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Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad 

Frank Wess- The Lizard 

Frank Wess- Southern Exposure 

Freddie Green- Pin Up 

Joe Newman- Low Life 

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December 17, 2025 52 mins

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.

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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 ...

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December 16, 2025 61 mins

Let's get together with two other people.

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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 – Stra...

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December 15, 2025 62 mins

Let's celebrate the season.

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