Cocktail Nation

This week we're heading into the world of secret agents, mysterious assignments and international intrigue with another edition of Spyvibe, featuring Jason Whiton. From the sophisticated sounds of John Barry to the swinging espionage themes of the 1960s and some wonderfully exotic Japanese spy music, we've got all the ingredients for a top-secret musical mission. Just remember, loose lips sink ships!

Cn869 – Spyvibe Playlist

Serge Gainsbourg - Bye Bye Mr. Spy

Gert Wilden - Gaslightmood

John Barry - A Man Alone

The Ventures - The Pink Panther Theme

Earl Hagen - I Spy

Shunsuke Kikuchi - Key Hunter (Opening Title)

Lalo Schifrin - Sue Lin The Monk

Naosumi Yamamoto - Hitman Bossa Nova

Johnny Dankworth - The Avengers Theme

Martin Böttcher - Tracking

John Barry - Tanaka's World

Raymond Alessandrini - Theme De Fantomas

Blake Et Mortimer - Theme

Pepper Greenwald - Morocco

John Barry - Hips Trick

Dave Brubeck - Toki's Theme

Carlos Diernhammer - Killer-Thriller

Morricone / Nicolai - Missione Segreta

Elmer Bernstein - Sheriff Ambushed

It's a sound that says something wonderful is about to happen!

Dave Miller Trio- You Must Believe in Spring

Tomas Janzon- Beatrice

Miguel De Leon-My Brother, My Friend

Joan Watson-Jones- Here's To Life

Sarah Elgeti Quartet- Snow

The Coachella Valley Trio- What's New

Christopher Hollyday- Dedicated To You

Bill Frisell -Lush Life 

Judy Wexler - 09 - It's Only Smoke 

Doug MacDonald and The Tarmac Ensemble -  I Thought About You 

Daphna Levy-Only You

Relaxing Piano Crew-Lounge Soul Mate

Lounge Crew-Gin And Tonic

Roland Kirk Quartet- Django

Mcclenty Hunter- I Remember When

It's the best form of therapy

Aya Fukiage- Solitude

Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches

Thad Jones- Minor On Top

Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland

Luke Gillespie- Round Midnight

Helen Merrill-What’s New

Dave Flippo Trio- Secret Love

Milt Jackson- Now's the Time

Lets bring the light down a step

 David Carbonara- Lights Out

 Lyn Stanley- After The Lights Go Down Low

 Melanchrino Strings - Soft Lights And Sweet Music

Angela Hagenbach-Quietly There

Annita Ray-Slow Glow

Beegie Adair-Moonglow

Frances Bergen- Soft Lights and Sweet Music

George Shearing- A Handful of Stars

Gerry Mulligan- Night Lights

Robert Farnon-By Candlelight

Singers Unlimited- So Many Stars

Julie London- Dark 

Marty Paich- Dusk Light

Robert Farnon-By Candlelight

Stacey Kent- The Changing Lights

Vic Damone- When Lights Are Low

Mel Henke- Let's Put Out the Lights

Monica Ramey-I'll Close My Eyes 

Pam Garner-The Lamp Is Low

Stacey Kent- The Changing Lights 

Vic Damone- When Lights Are Low

The Chairman’s Chocolate Secret

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're opening the confidential files on Frank Sinatra with the debut of a brand-new segment, Sinatra Confidential. Discover the extraordinary story of the Chairman of the Board, Italian chocolates, and the one thing he simply refused to do, no matter how much money was involved.

We'll also uncover the remarkable Cold War secret hidden inside a wooden carving of the Great Seal of the United States, share a little Deep Thought, offer some Swank Advice, and explore the latest from Lounge Life Magazine.

Plus, there's news from the Martini Kings, a look at the world of swank entertainment, and plenty of beautiful music to keep you company.

So pour yourself something suitably sophisticated, settle into your favourite chair, and join me for another evening of cool music, curious stories and the finer things in life.

This is Cocktail Nation with Koop Kooper.

This Week's Playlist

Tom Gaebel — The Cat

Welcome aboard this week’s Cocktail Nation, where we’re setting sail with Ahoy Cruises, taking a trip into the atomic fantasies of the 1950s, and discovering just how much The Jetsons got right about the future.

We’ll explore Ford’s extraordinary nuclear-powered car concept, enjoy a little lounge life, and ponder the curious business of cleaning a room. Plus, next week I’ll introduce a new segment for 2027, Sinatra Confidential, uncovering the legendary stories behind the Chairman of the Board.

So pour yourself something suitably sophisticated, settle into the lounge, and enjoy the ride.

This week’s playlist:

Royal Crown - Brazil

Don Tiki - Billions of Brazillians

Tom Pecena - Ahoy Cruises

The Three Bars - Caribbean Cruise

Janet Seidel - Charade

Pink Martini - Ninna Nanna

Martini Heaven - Alcoholiday

Tikiyaki Orchestra - Bachelor Number 2

Skip Heller - Hurricane Apartment

OSS117 - Spicy Spy

Tiki Joe’s Ocean - Polynesian Dreams

Chaino - Bongos Whistling

101 Strings - Summer of '42 Theme

Burt Bacharach - Pacific Coast Highway

SG Sound - Escapade Velocity

This week on the Cocktail Nation, Words With Wellsy gets things underway with a famous book called Of Human Bondage, we take a look at Elon Musk, flying cars, and the fine art of selling us a future that never quite seems to arrive. We’ll wind back to 1949 for a flying car that actually got off the ground, discover what’s happening in the world of swank, and ponder why the one thing that wakes us up every morning is also the thing we’d most like to throw out the window. All that, wrapped in a little tiki, a little jazz, and plenty of mid-century cool. 

Beware Jilted Lover, all kinds of crazy can occur!  

Bill Irwin - Seduction

Rene Paulo Group - I Never Had A Chance

Los Tres Caballeros - The Continental

Sandy Smith Group- Wagon Wheels

Bill Evans -I Hear  a Rhapsody 

Peter Nero- Sunday In New York 

Percy Faith Autumn In New York

Mantovani -Te' para dos

Annunzio Paolo Mantovani 

Cannonball Adderly-Love For Sale

Thelonius Monk-Getting Sentimenal Over You

Daphna Levy-Day Dream

Jason Paul-Summer Star

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into the mysterious skies above Westall High School, where a famous Australian UFO encounter still leaves plenty of questions lingering in the atmosphere. We’ll also step back to a Miami drugstore in 1951, where a pharmacist’s hypnosis sessions had customers doing crazy things There’s a little World of Swank to put in your diary, and a Deep thought…..All that, wrapped in a little exotica, a touch of the mysterious, and some seriously cool sounds. So pour yourself something sophisticated, settle in, and join me, Koop Kooper, for another edition of Cocktail Nation.

The Loco Nui Combo - Taboo

Tabu Recordings - And Yeti Lives.

The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Mexotique

Project Pimento - Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)

Draculina - Taboo

Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster

Pink Martini - No Hay Problema

Laszlo Gardony - New Song

The Sharps - The Odd Couple

Tiki Delights - Magic Is The Moonlight

Hugo Montenegro - Theme From The F.B.I.

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - Skylark

This week, it’s all trench coats and twisted tales as we dive into a 1950s mystery with a lounge twist.

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Nicolas Godin – Twist À Saint Germain