Cocktail Nation

Just what does horse racing have to do with romance? Find out in this weeks Evenings show as we relax at the track!

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George Sharing-Isn’t It Romantic

Bill Evans-Night And Day

Gerry Mulligan-Night Lights

Jack Jones-Fly Me To The Moon

James Spencer -Scarlet Hour

Marty Paich-Melancholy Madeline

Gerald Wiggins Trio-Dear Old Girl

Julie London-Cry Me A River

James Morrison-This Is Real

Richard Lennox-September In The Rain

Mel Lewis -Grey Flannel

Lee Morgan - I Remember Clifford

This week Jason Whiton is back from spyvibe.com, news on the passing of Mr Bongo Jack Costanzo, word of a new tiki magazine and our look at the world of swank gig guide and Lounge life magazine plus the passing of a broadway legend.

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Martini Kings-Lost In Paradise

Sharps-Summer Samba

George Martin -Intro

George Martin-The Bitter End You Can’t Do That

Skip Heller-Watch Us Burn

Franco Altissimi-Lounge Bossa

Al Viola-Sophisticated Lady 

Neal Hefti-Scene Of The Crime

Daniel Pemberton-In Vogue

Oscar Pettiford Sextette

James Morrison-Out Of Nowhere

Mel Torme-Once In A Lifetime

Jackie Gleason-Lilacs In the Rain

Janice Borla Group-Lennys Pennies 

Nutty-Tunisian Runaround

Jack Costanzo-Taboo

There is no reason to take time off work for stress when the Cocktail Nation is in your life.

Kick back after work and enjoy the Cocktail Jazz !

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Sarah Vaughn -Sophisticated Lady

Ellis Larkins-Blue And Sentimental

Carmen Cavallaro-Stairway To The Stars

Bill Evans -Blue In Green

Art Van Damme Quintet-Turnabout

Frank Sinatra-To Love And Be Loved

Octobop -Mosaic

Bobby Hackett-Love Me

Joey Altruda-Tiara Tango

Anne Phillips-When Sunny Gets Blue

Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops

Jonah Jones-Blues In My Heart

Paul Weston-Why Was I Born

George Bernard Dudley -The Nearness Of You

Well they say change is as good as a holiday, maybe but I'll take the holiday instead.

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Lyn Stanley -You’re Changed

Out Of Abingdon- Change It

Bill Evans-Body And Soul

Nelson Riddle-The Joy Of Living

Robert Irving-Octobre

Sue Raney-Something Cool

Lou Donaldson-Blues Walk

Frankie Laine-I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good

Lee Morgan-These Are Soulful Days

Wynton Kelly-Portrait Of  Jenny

This week talking to an author who has a mission to get several movie stars recognised by the academy and he’s just written about James Dean so a look at the reasons this man should be celebrated ….in our dear Koop segment a postcard arrived, a look at lounge life magazine and a new audio book I’ve been listening enjoying.

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Mike Freeman-House Of Vibes

Vivian Lee -Wives And Lovers

Rachel Caswell-Devil May Care

Piero Piccioni-Playgirl 70

John Barry -Cafe Martinique

Alien Fashion Show-Cool Thing

Royal Crown Revue-Datin With No Dough

Kenny Sasaki-Ponape

Daniela Schacter-Come Fly With Me

Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet-Bossa Nova Eyes

Don Ralke- Zulu Magic

Martini Kings-Zou Biscou Biscou

David Carbonara-The Twenty Third Floor

In my opinion there are several reasons why Jackie Gleason deserves a remembrance book on his musical output and why he is unique among the Capitol artists. Tonight a show  programmed by the author of the new book Jackie Gleason-For Lovers Only by James Spencer

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Jackie Gleason-Melancholy Serenade

Jackie Gleason-Alone Together

Jackie Gleason-“You Are Too Beautiful

Jackie Gleason-“Willow Weep for Me

Jackie Gleason-Stella By Starlight

Jackie Gleason-Deep Purple

Jackie Gleason-Days of Wine and Roses

Jackie Gleason-Desire

Jackie Gleason-Moment To Moment

Jackie Gleason-London By Night

Jackie Gleason-Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head

Jackie Gleason-But Beautiful

Jackie Gleason-So In Love

Jackie Gleason-I Can’t Get Started

Jackie Gleason-Soon

Jackie Gleason- Theme From Bus St

Jackie Gleason-Undecided 

There is something about the night and Jazz, so here is a show for all the nightcrawlers out there!

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Mike Freeman Zonavibe-Night Crawlers

Vinian Lee-The Man I Love

El Eco With Guillermo Nojechowicz-La Bossa Nova De Claudio

Steve Slagle-Triste Beleza

Rachel Caswell-I Didn’t Know What Time It Was

Lucia Jackson-Beautiful Love

Antonio Adolfo-Atlantica

Wayne Powers-Body And Soul

Billy Jones-Song For Meg

EJ Decker-What A Difference A Day Makes

David Baker-Soft Summer Rain

Mr Bongo Jack Costanzo passed away overnight. Here is an interview I did with him on the Cocktail Nation radio show from 2008. A great man who inspired me to play the bongos. He will be missed but his music lives on.
Koop Kooper
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Well I’ve been a fan of Jackie Gleason music for a long time and I have always thought there was a lack of information about this. Well thankfully James Spencer has put together a book all about this amazing mans music! 

We check out some cool stories in Lounge life magazine and a request coming our way along with the World Of Swank gig guide. 

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Nutty-Magic Trade Ride

Daniel Pemberton-In Vogue

Jackie Gleason-Me And My Shadow

James Spencer-Bittersweet

Octobop-Love Me Or Leave Me

Joey Altruda-Tiara Tango

Laura Ainsworth-It’s A Nuisance Having You Around

Lalo Schifrin -Mission Impossible

Mambo Zombies-Antigua

Metrolites-Banana République 

SG Sound-First Contact

John Barry-Underground Lair

Desmond Quartet-Take Five

Join Koop in the Penthouse as we relax for an evening with some cocktail jazz!

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Stan Getz-It Never Entered My Mind

George Shearing-Can’t We Be Friends

Stan Kenton -Sophisticated Lady

Nelson Riddle-You’re Mine You

Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please James

Jonah Jones-Soft Summer Breeze

Les Baxter -Adios

Lola Albright-Brief And Breezy

Joe Bushkin-Laura

Bill Evans-Blue In Green

Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid

John Lewis-Afternoon In Paris

Octobop-Relaxin

Bobby Hacket -You Are Too Beautiful