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

September 12, 2025 60 mins

This week we are  putting on our fedoras and playing detective with some unsolved mysteries of the 1950s—starting with a classic case that’s stranger than fiction. 

We’ll peek behind the curtain of some curious stories, from a 1960s dictator’s strange obsession with mangoes to the lost art of the details in a certain classic film.

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Cocktail Preachers – Spy Fi

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Cool Move

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Ahh the obsession of love..lust and all it commands you to do!

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Morton Gould - Temptation 

Benny Carter with the Oscar Peterson Trio - Imagination 

Dean Martin - The Look 

Dinah Washington - I Thought About You

Elvis - Ask Me 

Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight 

George Shearing - Isn't It Romantic 

Jackie Gleason - How Did She Look 

John Barry - Look Around

Pat Suzuki - Looking At You 

Patricia Scot - Yo...

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September 7, 2025 65 mins

Welcome to the Noir Files, a journey into the dark and mysterious world of film noir music. We'll be setting the mood tonight with a collection of smoky jazz and haunting orchestral pieces, just look out for the blonde in the red dress...she's trouble.

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Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return

Mark Doyle – Noir Alley

Anne Burnell – Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe

Oscar Peterson – Night Train

James Spen...

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September 6, 2025 59 mins

Tonight, we’ve got exotic rhythms with Chaino as part of our Lounge special, there are lounge legends, a few curious stories, and even a letter that might stir up some trouble at home. So, fix yourself something strong, find a spot in the shadows, and let’s step into the sophisticated world of swank.”

 

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Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa

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September 3, 2025 59 mins

I was once young and naive ..now I am old and naive which ironically Evian spelt backwards.

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Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale

Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right

Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again

Elainne Elias- Everything I Love

Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy

Joe Lovano-I'm All For You

Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days

Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff

Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me

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I always thought that the Shakin Stevens song Green Door was the perfect analogy for subculture. 

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Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside

Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby

Joey Altruda- Christy

The Sharps- Besame Mucho

Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance

The Martini Kings - Taboo

The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging

Percy Faith- The Nearness of You

Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain

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Let's face it, what would we be without them! Nudists I guess

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John Neal and His  Orchestra-Blue Martini

Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet

Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts

Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light

Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage

Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars

Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring

Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile

Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town

jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues

Miles Davis-Blue In Green

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August 29, 2025 61 mins

Tonight, we’ve got a journey through the world of intrigue with our Spyvibe segment talking The Naked City, a little something to make you think with our Deep Thought, and a curious tale in our Stuff segment that you won’t believe. We’ll also check out what’s shaking across the globe in the World of Swank Gig Guide, and I’ve got a letter from one of our more… enthusiastic listeners. Plus, of course, a soundtrack of the coolest tune...

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A raunchy adults only special tonight...well musically at least! 

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Lind Rene – Sexe

Bill Irwin – Seduction

Combustible Edison – Seduction

Dolf Vaner Linden and his Orchestra – Mood Magenta

Eartha Kitt – Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love)

Gerry Mulligan – She Didn’t... Yes, She Didn’t Say No

Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams

Jackie Gleason – Starry-Eyed And Breathless

Julie London – Go Slow

Korla Pandit – Strang...

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August 27, 2025 61 mins

When things are new, that is the most amazing moment.

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Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight

Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise

Astrud Gilberto – So Nice

Beverly Kenney – For All We Know

Billie Holiday – These Foolish Things

Buddy Greco – Let Me Love You

Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips

Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Dave Miller Trio – Why Did I Choose You

Frank Sinatra – Prisoner Of Lo...

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August 26, 2025 63 mins

Touch, it's the connection we can't explain.

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Barry Morgan- The Touch of You

Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table

Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning

Jackie Gleason- Caress

Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch

Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me

Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You

Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin

Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You

Lyn Stanley- Nice 'n Easy

Lyn Stanley- The Touch of Your Lips

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August 23, 2025 60 mins

What is your cloud 9?

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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 BoneBr...

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Tonight we’ll take a trip into the wonderful world of  lounge  music  and along the way we’ll step into the great unknown with our feature segment, Words with Wellsy.

 

We’ve got some fascinating mid-century tidbits in Lounge Life Magazine—

 

In our Stuff Segment, we’ll revisit a Cold War clash that took place not in a war room, but in a model American kitchen.

There’s new music from the Tikiyaki Orchestra and Brett Barnes’ brand...

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August 21, 2025 60 mins

I'm going to break the cardinal rule of socialising and tell you about a weird dream I had last night.

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Piano Dreamers – Take Five

Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music 

Edward Newton – Misty Misty 

Steven Bear – The Departure 

The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme 

Piano Dreamers – Despacito 

Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme

The Mastersounds-I’ve Never Been In Love Before

Octobop – Whatever Possessed Me

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I love a night on the town, I love that you never know what will happen, who you will meet and where it might go.

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Bill Charlap-All Across The City

Kevin Mahogany--City of Lights

Julie London- Get Out Of Town

Kait Dunton- Carl's Back in Town

June Hutton- It's The Talk Of The Town

Denis Solar-New York City Cops

Laurindo Almeida-Big Town

Tony Bennett- City of Angels

Andre Previn-It's a Great Big Town

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You know I don't get the Chauffeur idea...personally  I prefer to drive.

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Sammy Davis Jr -the Show Of Your Smile

Dexter Gordon-Stairway to The Stars

Ellias Maralis-Never Let Me Go

Cannonball Aderly-Love For Sale

Freedie Roach-Pastel

James Spencer-the Scarlet Hour

Bill Conti Cocktails

Michel Le Grand=The Thomas Crown Affair

Network Music ensemble-centre Stage

Reckless Night Ensemble-Naked City

Dorris Day0-Medit...

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August 18, 2025 60 mins

All the colours are on display, not it's not a show about LSD.

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Stacy Kent-Double Rainbow

Anne Philips-When Sunny Gets Blue

Beverly Kenney- It's a Blue World

Sue Raney-Blue Tears

Stanley Black-The Moon Was Yellow

Jaimee Paul-That Old Black Magic 

James Spencer -In A Blue Mood

Jobim- The Red Blouse

Mile Davis- Blue In Green

Singers Unlimited- Deep Purple.

Julie London- My Coloring Book

Jackie Gleason- Pink Lace...

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Why do people look at me strangely when I hum this tune?

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Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme

Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance

Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night 

Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is

The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror

Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered

Allen Dennard -Dusk

Cocktail Inn- Summer Samba

Warren Wolf-Frankie And Johnny

Combustible Edison-Dior

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August 15, 2025 60 mins

Tonight we’ll sip on some new music and the Enchanted Tiki Cats, take a spy-flavored detour with Hugo Montenegro and Al Hirt, and dive into this week’s 50’s Mystery on MK Ultra. We’ll remember Latin-jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, and share a strange slice of television history with Milton Berle and Detroit’s bathroom rush. 

 

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Project K 67 – Gin Sling She Said

Big Kahuna And The Copa Cat Pack – I Dream Of Jea...

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August 13, 2025 61 mins

Let's take a Detour and see where it takes us.

 

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Solitaire Miles-Detour

Bryan Schwartz -The Very thought of you 

Andy Pratt Trio– Patricia

Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance

Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night 

Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is

The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror

The Victor Feldman Trio-Dream Dance

Allen Dennard -Dusk 

Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered

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