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

May 1, 2024 61 mins

 

Careful what you wear, it could get you in trouble.

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Chat Baker -Violets for your furs 

June Christy- softly as in morning sunrise 

James Spencer- Midnight Melancholy

Jazz singles- another cocktail 

BG Adair-I get along without you very well 

Ute Lempe -Small touches of you 

Janet Seidel -Windmills of your mind 

Joe Lovano I’m all for you 

David Baker -Soft summer 

Red Garland-Please send me someone to Love 

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Down the rabbit hole one goes when you discover something new and exciting.

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Daniela Schächter-All The Way

Stan Getz Blues for Mary Jane 

Joe Lovano-I’m more for you 

Ike Quebec- Just one more chance 

Morricone 90- Lounge Music number two

Don Burrows- Manha de Carnival

Roger Williams -On a clear day you can see forever 

David Baker- Soft summer 

Donald Byrd- Someone to watch over me 

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April 29, 2024 6 mins

By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Dr Mabuse

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This week Gary Wells has another book recommendation for us and this week Me, the Mob and the music  by Tommy James.

We have our look at Lounge life magazine, the stuff segment and a deep thought plus the best in neo lounge and tiki

 

 

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Daniel Pemberton-The Vinciguerra Affair

Voodoo 5-Miserlou

Rose Sinclair- Road Song

Mr Moai and the tikiheads- Rum Rhumba

The Verve Jazz Ensemble- Studio J

Morricone 90-Lou...

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April 25, 2024 8 mins

By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Mr lucky

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ok, we might make a few cracks about them, but we do love em.

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Art Van Damme -Poinciana

Robert Maxwell-Clair De Lune

John Lewis-Afternoon In Paris

Bobby Troup-The Feeling Of Jazz

Bobby Hacker-Cocktail For Two

Sue Raney -Blue Tears

Helen Merrill-The Thrill Is Gone

Mel Henke-Tea For Two

Lee Morgan-I Remember Clifford

Lou Donaldson -Blues Walk

Neal Hefti-Sex And The Single Girl

Chet Baker -I’ve Never Been In Love...

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"Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes." - Oscar Wilde

 

Vicki Benet-The Boy Next Door

Renee Raff -Mad About The Boy

Janet Blair-The Gentleman is a Dope

Julie London-Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man

Billie Holiday -I Got  A Man Crazy For Me

Lola Albright-He’s My Guy

Toni Harper-He Was a Man

 Diana Ross-My Man

Gene Howard-Lover Man

Roger William-This Guy’s In Love With You

Lain...

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I never worry about what people think or about what they are doing, why should I.

A singular focus leads to greatness.

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Stan Getz-It Never Entered My Mind

George Shearing-Can’t We Be Friends

Stan Kenton -Sophisticated Lady

Nelson Riddle-You’re Mine You

Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please James

Jonah Jones-Soft Summer Breeze

Les Baxter -Adios

Lola Albright-Brief And Breezy

Joe Bushkin-Laura

Bill Evans-Blue In Gree...

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April 19, 2024 63 mins

 

I just finished watching the Ripley series this week so I will share some thoughts on that and because it is set in Italy and features some marvellous music from the Italian music scene of the sixties I thought I might play all Italian artists….except for one….and that is our lounge special on Debbie Reynolds which we bring you tonight!

 

 

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Alessandro Alessandroni-Blue Bossa

Amedeo Tommasi-Fashion Beat

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Let me tell you why I never use public transport.

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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 Th...

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April 15, 2024 4 mins

By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Public Eye

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An album special this week with Cy Colemans Playboy's Penthouse from 1960 under the spotlight.

We take a look at Patricia Highsmith’s the Talented Mr Ripley which has been made into a Netflix series

And this week word of new Ixtaheule album coming our way along with the Martini Kings

 

 

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The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge

Kenny Sasaki-Hypnotized

Cy Coleman-Playboy's Theme

Mark Riddle- Road to Hana

Ixtahue...

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April 11, 2024 61 mins

Ahh love..it's grand till it all comes crashing down.

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Jack Jezzro -Beautiful Love

Thomas Mackay Black Orchid

Jobim-Bonita

Beege Adair-Days Of Wine and Roses

Monica Zeterlund-En Gang Stockholm

Julie London-In The Middle Of A Kiss

Joe Bushkin-Manhattan

Janice Borla Group-Midnight Voyage

Robert Hicks-Moonlight In Vermont

Johnny Costa- My Funny Valentine

Anne Walsh-Salt Sea

Ahmad Jamal-Seleritus

Studio Orchestr...

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April 9, 2024 60 mins

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the heppest of them all.

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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

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April 8, 2024 7 mins

By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Blow Up

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April 7, 2024 61 mins

 

Andre Previn Trio-Like Blue

Bill Charlup Trio-All Across The City

Bill Evans Trio-Waltz For Debbie

Dan Cray Trio-Moonriver

Tonight every performer is part of a trio!

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Dave Flippo Trio-Visions

Dave Miller Trio-I’d Love To Make Love To You

DJ Bonebrake Trio-High Low

George Shearing Trio-Midnight On Cloud 69

Janet Seidel Trio-Sand In My Shoes

Monica Ramey Trio-I’ll Close My Eyes

Kevin Hunt Trio-Moon Of Blue

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April 6, 2024 61 mins

This week I am joined by Englebert Humperdinck to chat about his career and his upcoming Australian Tour

 

look at the world of swank gig guide,  a court room deep thought and  the story of the first man to attempt to fly and the best Lounge and exotica from across the globe

 

 

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 Dana Countryman- The Spy from Outer Space

Tikiyaki Orchestra-ILIKAI 65

Engelbert Humperdinck-Quando Quando Quando

Mongo Santama...

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April 4, 2024 3 mins

By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Lupin

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My favourite language, body language.

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Neal Hefti-Legs

Bill Evans- All of You

George Shearing-Have A Heart

Doug McDonald- Star Eyes

Richard Maegrath band-Whisper

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance

Miki Yamanaka- Eyes

James Spencer- Angel Eyes

Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair

Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine

Les Baxter-Les Yeux

Stacey Kent-The Face I Love

Chet Bak...

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April 2, 2024 61 mins

Time to wind up the day with the cocktail jazz.

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Dave Holland Octet-Blue Jean

Dave Flippo Trio-Visions

Daniela Schacter-Darn That Dream

Ray Brown Trio-Everything I Love

Teo Macero-For A Walkin Bass

Stan Getz-Girl From Ipanema

Oscar Petitford-The Golden Touch

Sandy Evans-Indigo Hues

Mahlon Merrick-Lady Of The Evening

Don Shirley-One For My Baby

Aya Fukiage-Solitude

Tom Hodge-An Excellent Teacher

Grace Knight ...

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