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There is nothing like the big city so let's get out on the town and take it all in and see all the sights and visit all the coolest night clubs.

Guest Programmer James Spencer has put together some cool on the town tunes for us this week.

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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

Reckless Night Ensemble-Naked City

Anne Phillips-Stranger in Town

Shirley Horn-The Great City

Ronnie Deauville-It Wasn't Much of a Town

Narco Lounge Combo -Bright Lights, Big City

Melanchrino Strings-A Foggy Day In London

Paul Weston-Crescent City

Well, we draw close to the conclusion of 2020 and for many that is a good thing, so this week as we finish of the season of weekend shows for the Cocktail Nation we bring you the best new releases, the interviews that went with them and the best new books that came out this year in our best of the best for 2020

 

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Interview-Book -Jeff Chennault -Ohio Tiki

Interview Book-Doug Brode -From Hell to Hollywood

Interview Book-James Stratton-Angie: The Life and Films of Angie Dickinson 

Interview Book-Derrick Bang ….Crime and Spy Jazz On Screen

Interview Book-Gary Rabuzzi- Our Man in Vegas

Music-

Codename- Carter - Signal in the Noise 

Tiki Delights- The Whole World

Ukexotic- Shelter Isle

M Squad- mission impossible 

Mustard Alegro-Algernon And His Mystical Waffle Iron Go Camping

Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time. 

Baby Grand-Lazy Day in Saint-Tropez. 

Roland Remington- If It Isn’t Love 

Lyn Stanley-Cry Me A River

Jimmy Vargas Noirsville 

Reckless Night Ensemble-16 Pounds

Perhaps you need a bit of a sugary fix to ease your stress...that's ok you deserve it! 

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Joey Altruda-Cheerful White People

Beegie Adair-Sugar

Marin Denny-Taste of Honey

Dean Martin-Candy Kisses

Singers Unlimited with Art Van Damme-Cherry

Jack Jones-Lollipops and Roses

James Spencer-Bittersweet

Julie London- Lost My Sugar

Julie London/Bobby Troup -Like It Or Not

Thelonious Monk -Sweet An Lovely

Bill Evans In your own sweet way

Janet Seidel-Sweetest Sounds

Anne Walsh-Cinnamon and Clove

Jackie Gleason-How Sweet It Was

Koop says why worry, spin that wheel and see what happens.

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Laura Wells-Quiet Storm

Oscar Pettiford-The Gentle Art Of Love

Billy Jones-The Call

Ori Dagan-Complexion

Brent Ladler-Downtown By Nine

Steve Slagle-Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry

Gerry Mulligan -Polka Dots And Moonbeams

Rachel Caswell-For All We Know

David Baker- 25th And Martindale

Marlene Ver Plank- Where Can I go Without you

Judi Silvano-If I Had You

This week we find out about a cool Surf Band out of Bristol called Mustard Allegro, a story of what may be the end of cinema as we know it in Lounge Life magazine and letter to the Penthouse in my Dear Koop segment. And believe it or not I have one event for the world of swank gig guide which to me is a good sign things may be heading in the right direction. And speaking of mostly being home bound I bring you a movie that whilst not a classic movie is one worth revisiting which tells the tale of the demise of the first TV superman.

 

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Jet Set Unlimited-Man From UNCLE Theme

Giacomo Gates-Mr Kicks

Mustard Alegro-Rusty Android Franctically Searching For WD 40

Tiki Joes Ocean-Grey Jungle Reign

Matthias Uneback-Voyage Under The Sea

Octobop- Romaine

Stan Kenton-Dragonwyck

Dom Halpin-Mambo

Combustible Edison-Dior

Amedeo Tommasi-My Name Is Bond

Cal Tjader-Yesterdays

Pink Martini-Syracuse

Sir Julian -Satin Doll

For instant relaxation, try cruising in a convertible. 8 out of 10 Doctors recommend it!

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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-Meditation

Sean Smith Quartet-Minor Peace

Roger Davidson Trio -Fico Feliz

Sometimes you just need a vacation!

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Joey Altruda -Christy

Jazz at The Lincoln Centre-Winslow Homer Homer's Waltz

Martini Kings-Take Five

Beegie Adair-sugar

Jane Monheit-Moon River

Noir Havana Mambo-Cigar Cocktail

Yuseef Lateef-Delilah

Lounge Crew -Brandy Manhattan

Miles Davis-All Blues

Cocktail Inn -The Way You Look Tonight

Bill Irwin-Seduction

Jackie Gleason -The Girl

Bill Evans Night and Day

Franci Altissimi-Lounge Bossa

Gary Wells is back on the show this week as we take a look at something for all all the Bond fans with another book recommendation, a story of an interesting find in a very old home in Lounge Life magazine and some swank advice in my Dear Koop segment.

 

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Codename- Carter - Signal in the Noise 

Tiki Delights-Fashionably Late Again

Danny Davis And His Orchestra-James Bond Theme

Baby Grand-Lazy Day in Saint-Tropez.

Reckless Night Ensemble- Powerhouse

Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time

Roland Remington- If It Isn't Love

Narco Lounge Como- Drive-Through Boogaloo

M Squad- The Avengers

Jaimee Paul-That Old Black Magic 

Ukexotic- Shelter Isle

Ellen La Furn-So Nice

Mustard Alegro-Algernon And His Mystical Waffle Iron Go Camping

Kent Miller Quartet -SOS

Tonight I am wearing an invisible suit, but don't worry I won't leave the penthouse in it!

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John Surman Quartet-Invisible Threads

Miles Davis-Neferiti

Keith Jarrett- Still Life

Errol Garner-Misty

Dave Brubeck-Kathy’s Waltz

Nat King Cole-Candy

Marty Parch-I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face

Oscar Peterson-Every time we say goodbye

Chico Freeman-What’s In Between

Beegie Adair-Love

Fred Jacobs If You Could See Me Now

A show all about colours, there are many of them in the world, which, if you have eyes then you would know! Thanks to our guest programmer James Spencer a magical journey into the world of colour!

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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.

Nelson Riddle- Changing Colors

Anita O'Day- I Used to Be Color Blind

Beegie Adair-Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla

Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue