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Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper

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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  • #1973
    Friday · 1 hr

    SPY MUSIC — THE SOUND OF ESPIONAGE

    This week on Cocktail Nation, we're slipping behind the velvet curtain and into the glamorous world of 1960s espionage — where secret agents, Cold War intrigue and suspicious cats meet some of the coolest music ever recorded. Our main feature explores Spy Music — The Sound of Espionage, looking at how the Cold War and classic spy films created an instantly recognisable musical language of jazz, orchestration, lounge, exotica and danger. We also uncover the extraordinary CIA experiment Acoustic Kitty, meet a listener whose love of spy movies may have gone slightly too far, and explore more international intrigue in Lounge Life Magazine. Robert Short - The Cairo Connection Tiki Delights - The Sneaky Tiki Spy Dana Countryman - Spy Out From Outer Space Alex Khaskin - Austin Powers Combustible Edison - Spy Vs Spy Kenny Sasaki - Jill The Spy Robby Poitevin - Jazz Cave Metrolites - Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Spy Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician Hugo Montenegro - The James Bond Theme Spyfi - Black Tie Spy Alex Khaskin - Bond The Spy Keith Williams And His Orchestra - Sound And The Fury Beat Generation - Spy Time Ludovic Bource - Spicy Spy Bruno Nicolai - Spy Chase

  • #1979
    Thursday · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Looking Good In A Suit

    Nothing like a bag of fruit to make a man look sharp Out Of Abingdon-Three Piece Suit Wendy Pederson Meet Me At No Particular Place Elvis Presley -Michael Buble- Fever Roland Remington -Martinique Bert Kaemphert-Red Roses For A Blue Lady Aaron Deihl- Le Tombeau De Couperin Jackie Gleason- Deep Purple Blue Velvet Sinatra And Jobim -Meditation Bert Kaemphert-The Breeze And I Chet Baker And Strings-You Better Go Now Diana Krall-The Look Of Love Emil Stern -Rever Jack Jones -Lady Dinah Washington-Cry Me A River Allen Smith Quartet-Estate

  • #1970
    August 21 · 1 hr 1 min

    Words With Wellsy- All For a Few Perfect Waves

    This week on Cocktail Nation, we're heading out into the blue — where the waves are perfect, the cocktails are cold, and apparently some people are prepared to go to extraordinary lengths just to find the right one. Words With Wellsy takes us into a world of surf, obsession and the search for a few perfect waves — and we've got some rather appropriate sounds to accompany the journey. Elsewhere, we'll take a little trip into the darker side of old Hollywood, wander through some mid-century territory, and perhaps contemplate the benefits of a life where responsibilities are kept at a safe distance. So settle back, pour yourself something cool, and let the rest of the world carry on without you for a while. This is Cocktail Nation. MPS Label - Wave's Lament Christopher De Groot - Ocean Nymph Joey Altruda - Permanent Waves Spy Fi - Green Waves Roger Davidson Trio - Ocean Breeze Lyn Stanley - How Deep Is The Ocean Don Burrows - The Living Ocean Freddy Canoe - Big Wave Kenny Sasaki - Between The Waves Martin Kings - Wave Andre Previnc - Heat Wave Tsunami - The Lost Wave Tiki Joes Ocean - Hanuma Bay Bob Thompson - Midnight Sailing (Ocean Liner) Vibetoxica - An Ocean Away Frank Chacksfield - Ocean Sunrise Ixthuele - At Sea Beegie Adair - Beyond The Sea

  • #1972
    August 20 · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouse-A Good Heart Is Hard To Find

    Especially if it breaks down! 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 Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto Perry Beekman-Spring Is Here Denis Solee-Body and Soul

  • #1971
    August 19 · 59 min

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Evil Corporations

    Hands up who works for one ? Bill Evans-All of You Neal Hefti- Legs George Shearing-Have A Heart Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes Richard Maegraith-Whisper Denis Solee-Body and Soul Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses Melanchrino Strings-Stardust Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Miki Yamanaka- Eyes Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

  • #1969
    August 14 · 1 hr

    Lounge Special-Sammy Davis Jr

    Tonight on Cocktail Nation, we've got a little bit of everything for you... Sammy Davis Jr, some strange transmissions from outer space, a trip through the latest edition of Lounge Life Magazine, and a few events you might want to put on your calendar. Plus, we've got a coconut, a martini or two, and another mystery waiting for you. So pour yourself something nice and come on in... Nick Perito and his Orchestra - Misirlou The Loco Nui Combo - Taboo Sammy Davis Jr - Something's Gotta Give Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations - Fraülein Doktor Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster Voodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-Cha Draculina - Tender Dracula Keith Williams - Sound and the Fury Frank Wess - Pin Up Mark Riddle - Sacred Chant Ixtahuele - Curitiba Train Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino Messerchups - Agent Tremolo The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Triptych - Hanging On For The Ride

  • #1968
    August 12 · 57 min

    Evenings At The Penthouse-The Bachelor Pad

    Behold it's glory Terry Snyder -Theme From Blossom Dearie-Manhatten Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time Oscar Moore Trio -Come in Out Of The Rain John Buzan Trio Ill Wind Jackie Gleason -I Can't Get Started David Rose -Like Young Stan Getz-Moonlight In Vermont Oscar Peterson Dreamsville Stan Levy Quintet-What Can I Say June Christy- Lonely House Brent Laidler-Keep Me In Mind Virginia Scheneck-Being Me Jackie Gleason-Hey There Lonely Girl

  • #1967
    August 10 · 1 hr 3 min

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Drawing Red Velvet Curtains

    not pictures, I mean closing them Adam Smalle -Blues To Yous Bill Evans -Time Remembered Cal Trader-Cool Cocktail Inn -Stella By Starlight Jackie Gleason It's Alright By Me David Carbonara -Betty Walks Alone Les Baxter Luna Rhapsody Al Anthony -Ebb Tide Mary Stallings- Slow Hot Wind Warne Marsh-Autumn In New York Sunday in New York Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Janet Seidel- I Got Lost In His Arms James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy Astrud Gilberto-Misty

  • #1966
    August 7 · 59 min

    Era Magazine

    This week we open the pages of Era Magazine, explore the latest discoveries from the world of lounge, and travel through the sounds and style of a more glamorous age. In Lounge Life Magazine, we visit homes that captured the dream of tomorrow, while the Stuff Segment takes us into the Pacific during World War II for the incredible survival story of a young naval officer who would later become one of the world’s most famous figures. Plus, a mysterious piece of Canberra furniture may contain secrets from the Cold War, we’ll discover what’s happening in the world of swank, and reflect on a thought that might just change how you see the objects around you. So pour yourself something sophisticated, sit back, and join me… Koop Kooper… for Cocktail Nation www.cocktailnation.net Hugo Montenegro-Theme from The F.B.I. Pink Martini- No Hay Problema The Loko Nui Combo_Taboo Martin Denny- Oro (God Of Vengeance) The Manakooras- Howl of the Jaguar Walter Wanderley- Você e Eu Dave Grusin- Caravan Draculina-Taboo Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass- Mexotique Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche The Leviathans-And Yeti Lives. Markko Polo Adventurers - Night of the Tiger

  • #1965
    August 4 · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Public Transport

    Let 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

  • #1964
    August 2 · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouse- Mirror Mirror On The Wall

    Who 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

  • #1961
    July 31 · 1 hr

    Spyvibe-Branded to Kill

    This 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

  • #1963
    July 31 · 59 min

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Who is Knocking On My Window

    Here 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

  • #1962
    July 30 · 1 hr 1 min

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Always Lost

    Zero 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

  • #1960
    July 24 · 59 min

    Deep Space Confidential-Lonnie Zamora

    This 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

  • #1959
    July 21 · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Demoted

    Let 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

  • #1956
    July 17 · 1 hr

    Gidget On the Retro Zone

    This 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

  • #1958
    July 16 · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouse-Problem Solver

    Got 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

  • #1957
    July 15 · 1 hr

    Evenings At The Penthouser-Lounge Lover

    Not 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

  • #1955
    July 10 · 59 min

    50’s Mystery-The Somerton Man

    Tonight we’re drifting between mystery and mid-century glamour. We kick off with one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved cases—the Somerton Man—still puzzling investigators decades later, still refusing to give up his secrets. Along the way, we’ll drop into vintage lounge life with a mix of sacred chants, tiki rhythms, and deep island vibes that feel like they’ve been pulled from a forgotten record crate in some seaside bar that no longer exists. Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party Magic Sands - Vaquero Mark Riddle - Sacred Chant VibeXotica - Song Of The Taino Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads - The Dawn Of Tiki Joshua Cipolla - Twilight Breeze Martini Kings - Earthshine Paul Anka - Hello The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Piero Piccioni - Ballade Tiki Delights - Azure Pacifico JG Thirwell - Copycat Mancini-Background To Murder Messerchups - Night Stripper Voodoo 5 - 1985

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