Cocktail Nation

It has come to my attention that some of you are listening to me in the bath..that's ok, just don't send pictures!

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Herbie Mann-Summertime 

Gerry Mulliagn-Body and Soul 

Tom Graff-Changes

Shirley Horn -Solitary Moon

Dexter Gordon-Serenade In Blue 

Reg Garland-Please Send Me somebody To love 

Frank Bennett-Love Carefully 

Keith Jarrett- -Still Life, Still Life 

Jen Siukola - I Kissed You Goodbye

Koop gives you permission to stay home from work if the weather is bad!

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Julie London-Cloudy Morning

James Spencer-Blue Gardenia

Corky Hale -Cabin In The Sky

101 Strings-Love On The Beach

Chet Baker-Long Ago and Far Away

Les Baxter-Our Kind Of Love

Jackie Gleason-High On A Windy Hill

Stan Getz-It Never Entered My Mind

Gene Howard-Lover Man

Beegie Adair-Days Of Wine and Roses

Ann Gilbert-Two Sleepy People

Kathy Barr -Just Squeeze Me

Sue Evans-Did You Mean It

Jeri Southern -Speak Low

Bill Evans -My Romance

Roger Williams -Laura

Heather Rigdon-I Like My Coffee Black

Tony Bennett- I Left My Heart In San Franciso

Buddy Greco -Girl Talk 

Allen Smith Quartet-Estate

Oscar Peterson-Just In Time

Well as we do every year as Best Of The Best show. In the past I would have one for music and one for product release but this year I have decided to mix them both together

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Gretje Angel-One Note Samba 

Rebekah Victoria -Twisted  

#Rebecca Dumaine interview

Rebecca Chez Moi

#Justin Christaldi Tiki Triangle 

Dave Miller Trio-A Foggy Day

Mark Doyle-Noir Alley

Wayne Wallace-Take Five

Martini Kings-Cantalope Island

# Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Interview Studio 37

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Nubain Wasp

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis -  Bearden

I've come down with a bout of Darin Syndrome.

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Art Pepper-Bewitched

Walter Wanderly-Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head

Rene Bloch-Harlem Nocturne

Three Suns-Fever

Chick Corea-My One And Only Love

Oscar Peterson-Bags Groove

Bill Irwin Group-Fascination

Aaron Diehl-Round Midnight

Larry Gelb-While My Lady Sleeps

Black Olive Jazz-Passion Flower

Frank Sinatra-Where Do You Go

Jeff Denson Quartet-A Thought That Lingers

Adam Smalle-Yes And No

In a galaxy far far away!

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Jack Jones -Fly Me To The Moon

Willie Bobo-The Look Of Love

Walter Wanderly-A Man And A Woman

Wes Montgomery-The Shadow Of Your Smile

Buddy Greco- Round Midnight

John Pizzarelli-Beautiful Moons Ago

James Darren-Man About Town

Stanley Black-Ebb Tide

Molly Johnson-Sophisticated Lady

Peter Appleyard-Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

Tiki Torches-Miserlou

Frank Sinatra-London By Night

Dean Martin-I’ll Be That Dream

Bert Keamphert-Where Flamingos Fly

Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real

Lola Albright-A Man, A Man, A Man

Every year we go through the best music and product releases in the lounge and tiki world and 2019 has not disappointed so this week we bring you the best of the best

 

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Narco Lounge Combo Interview

 

Narco Lounge Combo-Your Dog Is Looking At Me

Doug Mcdonald  and the Tamac Ensemble  live at Hanger 18 -Where or When

 

Tony Marsico Interview

 

Martini Kings- Wives And Lovers

Tomas Janzon-Prince Albert

 

Mark Doyle Interview

 

Mark Doyle Man From Uncle

Luke Gillespie- My Funny Valentine

 

Intoxika Interview

Intoxika-Primitiva

I like mine on my morning toast, how do you like yours?

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Singers Unlimited With Oscar Peterson-Honeysuckle Rose 

Martin Denny-A Taste of Honey

 Julie London-Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee

Anne Walsh-My Bumble Bee

The Organ Happenings-Land of Honey

Floyd Cramer-Honey

Les Baxter-Honey Bun

Kevin Mahogany-Wild Honey

Johnny Hartman-Sleeping Bee

James Spencer-Bittersweet

Beegie Adair-Sugar

Jack Jones-When I Take My Sugar To Tea 

Sue Raney-A Blossom Fell  

Jackie Gleason-Honey Come Back

Jazz Vibes-Flight Of The Bumble Bee

Aaron Diehl-Single Petal Of A Rose

Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed

Bill Evans Conception

Betty Carter-Spring Can really Hang You Out to Dry

I love the feeling of arriving home to the Penthouse, my own little private retreat!

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Oscar Peterson-Mario

Rachel Caswell-A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening

Rebecca  Angel-Agora Sim

Martini Kings-Wives and Lovers

Chet Baker Limio Domani

Beegie Adai-Sugar

George Shearing -A Handful Of Stars

James Spencer-It Only Happens When I Dance With You

Tony Bennett-Lucky to Be Me

Frank Sinatra-My Baby Just Cares For Me

Nat King Cole And Oscar Peterson- Lost April

Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair

Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine

Martial Solal-Round Midnight

Allen Smith Quartet-Stella By Starlight

James Carter-Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure

Tomas Janzon-Monks Mood

Gene Howard-The Boy Next Door

Lionel Hampton-Blues In Gold

Gary Wells from Soulrideblog.com is back with another book recommendation, we take a look at the world of swank gig guide, Koop Goes Deep and of course dear Koop and a look at the origins of one of my favorite pieces of Jewellery ...the Pinky Ring

 

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Voodoo Organist-Bombay Beach Bondage Boogaloo

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- The Nubian Wasp

Tomas Janzon-Somwhere Over Stockholm

Dave Miller-A Foggy Day

Martini Kings -Take Five

Les Baxter-Moonscape

Beverly Kenney-Born to Be Blue

Dave Pike -Jet Set

Gretje Angell-One Note Samba

Clouseaux-Beyond Good And Evil 

Joey Altruda-Prado Party

Combustible Edison-Spy V Spy

Narco Lounge Combo-Caravan

Imagine if your name was Will Call, how tiring would that be, I think it would get really old really fast.

 

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Will Davis Trio-Will Call

Lee Morgan-Since I Fell For You

Miles Davis-The Pan Piper

Wayne Marsh-Autumn In New York

Vicki Benet-Tenderly

Peggy Lee-You’re My Thrill

Dave Bruebeck-Everybody’s Jumpin

Buddy Greco-Round Midnight

Pepper Adams Quintet-My One and Only Love

Richie Kamuca -What’s New 

Stan Levy-What Can I say

Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Days Of Wine And Roses

George Shearing-I’ll Remember April

Julie Lyon Quintet-Love For Sale

Jackie Gleason-The Last Dance