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

July 18, 2025 60 mins

 

Some classic comedy for you this week with the great Shelley Berman and a very funny bit all about having a hangover we’ve also got some new music from the Billy Lester trio and our look at the world of swank gig guide for you

 

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David Carbonara – A Beautiful Mine

Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk

Messerschups – Siberiade

Tikiaki Orchestra – A Spy Medley

Orchestra Superstring – Lola On A Bicycle

Ixtahuele – House ...

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It's all about trios tonight..if you have more than thee people in your band you are OUT.

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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

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July 14, 2025 59 mins

So I have been accused of loving my car more than my lover! Could it be true?

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Herbie Mann – Theme From “This Is My Beloved” 

Stanley Black – Bidin’ My Time

Mastersounds – I’ve Never Been in Love Before / Don’t Blame Me

Carol Liebowitz – Hidden Source

Mitch Towne – Refuge

Jack Jezzro – Embraceable You

Molotov Cocktail Piano – Die Another Day (Instrumental)

Chet Baker – When Your Lover Has Gone

Bill Evans – Vie...

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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 g...

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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 ...

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It was Jack Kerouac who said “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes ‘Awww!'”

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Jorge Garcia...

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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

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July 4, 2025 60 mins

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

Creepx...

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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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June 27, 2025 60 mins

This week, we’re decoding danger and intrigue with our feature segment Spyvibe—Jason Whiton 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

Barry Grey- Formula 5

Hugo Montenegro-Perfi...

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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 f...

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Some people struggle on a day to day basis...not me, it's always come easy. People ask me how I do it..I tell them I have a knack.

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Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles

Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge

Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano

Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart

James Morrison-My Beautiful

Octobop- Girl Talk

Miles Davis- All Blues

Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live)

Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance

John Coltrane...

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Seems today the birthrate is low, more people in the western world live alone, they live in a Tinder world and will die alone. Now for the good news!

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Ellis Larkins-Down With Love

John Pizzarelli- Beautiful Maria of My Soul

Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing

Janet Seidel- Lonely One

Chet Baker- These Foolish Things

Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You

Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches

Grace Knight-Sophisticated Lady

Late ...

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June 21, 2025 62 mins

This week on The Cocktail Nation, I’m inviting you to sink into the velvet as we unravel another round of Words with Wellsy—this time, he’s got thoughts that drift from the final frontier to the space between your ears. A curious case of civil disobedience sweetens our Stuff Segment, and we ponder paradoxes in Deep Thought. The World of Swank Gig Guide lines up the soirées worth your time, and we close with a cinematic soundscape ...

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I am convinced the world is full of fools..they are all around us. The nightly news provides an update on what all these fools have done today.

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Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You

Bill Evans-Gloria's Step

Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy

Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

The Martini Kings - Poincianna

Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before

John Neel- Bury Me Blue

Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant

Chet Baker- These Foolish T...

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Let me tell you about a perfect little place in the world

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Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo

The Martini Kings - Poincianna

Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore

Oscar Moore- April in Paris

Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty

Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues

John Neel- Bury Me Blue

Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey 

Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail

Linda Carone-Free and Easy

Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before

Don Nuzzo- Bonded

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Tonight a mixture of Piano tunes from classics to pop hits from Tv and Movies

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Roger Williams – Alfie

Piano Dreamers – Take Five

Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music 

Edward Newton – Misty Misty 1

Steven Bear – The Departure (From Gattaca)

The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme 

The Blue Notes – The Mandalorian Theme

Piano Dreamers – Bittersweet Symphony

TraxLab – Don’t Stand So Close To Me

Piano Dreamers – ...

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This week, it’s all trench coats and twisted tales as we dive into a 1950s mystery with a lounge twist. A riot with a punchline… a listener letter about a certain French voice… and a deep thought that might leave your tech feeling medieval. Plus highlights from Lounge Life Magazine and a gig guide spanning tiki, jazz, and vintage wheels.

 

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Nicolas Godin – Twist À Saint Germain Serge Gainsbourg – Requie...

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