Cocktail Nation

This week talking to James Spencer about his new book called the Cocktail Piano Companion plus Sonny Moon stops by the show.

Sadly Vic Damone passed away so a look at his life and of course the best neo and classic lounge

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Tiki Delights-Simply, Be Mine

Joey Altruda-the Knockaround

James Spencer Nightfall

Narco Lounge Combo-Taboo

Leith Stevens-Private Blues

Nutty -Manteca In A Bottle

Peter Tomas Sound Orchestra-Caught At Midnight

Martin Denny-Cool

Oscar Peterson-They All Laughed

Skip Heller-Hurricane Apartment

Mr Ho’s orchestrotica-Sentimental Journey

Alessandro Alessandrini-Dancing Bossa

Martini Kings-Zou Bisou Bisou

Tiki Lounge Crew-Summer Sunset

Malcolm Lockyer-Teledrama

I know they are mean but I do love a stinger of a mean comment. Sometimes they just put people back in their place. Sometimes they don't understand and that's even more amusing.

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Mel Henke-Mean To Me

Bill Evans-Very Early

Julie London-Misty

Mancini-Young Love

Chet Baker -I’ve Never Been In Love Before

Lee Morgan-Ceora

Mary Stallings-Slow Hot Wind

Red Garland-Please Send me Someone To Love

Oscar Peterson- Night Train

Corky Hale-I Can’t Get Started

Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed

Stan Getz-Summertime

There's something magical about a vinyl re release of a classic album. Koop did a little trip and picked up some nice albums. Lets spin them tonight to relax after a long day.

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Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches

Frank Sinatra-The Gypsy

Gene Howard-He’s My Guy

Chet Baker-Like Someone In Love

Sarah Vaughn -Sophisticated Lady

George Shearing -My One And Only Love

Roger Williams-On A Clear Day You Can See Forever

Octobop-Charade

Bobby Hackett-I’ll See you In My Dreams

Joey Altruda-Mucci’s Jag Mk 2

Kent Miller Quartet-Sisters

Herbie Man-A Man And A Woman

Well Koop is Back for 2018 with lots of exciting news including my new ride and we talk hair products with Ace Hartmann from the Hartmann company. There’s a new segment kicking off for  2018 and all your regulars like the World of Swank gig guide and Swank advice so lets get into 2018..Lounge Style!

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Ricki Derek -I Melt With You

Joey Altruda-Muccis Mk 2 Jag

Kent Miller Quartet-T Sup Cuz

Jackie Gleason Thinking of You 

Walter Wanderly-Cried Cried

Art Van Damme-The Song Is You

Octobop-Bug In A Rug

Project Pimento -Whatever Lola Wants

Laura Ainsworth-Nothing Can Replace A Man

David Rose-Like Young

Buddy Greco-I’m In Love

Julie London-What Is This Thing Called Love

Tiki Lounge Crew-Bongo Nova

Tony Hadley -Wives and Lovers

James Spencer-Quiet Village

Who likes getting up early..I certainly don't!

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Octobop-Very Early

Bobby Hackett-The Very Thought Of You

Antonio Carlos Jobim-Chega De Saudade

Midwinter Dream -Kate Ross

Wayne Marsh -Ad Libo

Jackie Gleason-Mystery Street

Bobby Hutchinson-Skj

Julie Lyon Quintet-Born To Be Blue

Wendy Pederson-Bésame Mucho

Jack Sheldon-Days Of Wine And Roses

Waitiki 7-When I First Love

Paquito D’Rivera-Nuestro Bolero

It's funny how a picture can tell you so much. This week I saw a lovely wedding photo on social media with a couple who were clearly in love and clearly into vintage retro culture. Then as I read the coments I was shocked that they were not together anymore and this got me thinking.

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George Shearing -My one and only love

Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River

Neal Hefty-Cool Blue

Jane Russell-Love For Sale

Alice Babs-Song For The Dreamer

Beegie Adair-It Never Entered My mind

David Bell Group-Congregation

Gene Howard -Mad About The Boy

Martini Kings-Deep Into midnight

Les Baxter-The City

Jackie Gleason-Dark Is The Night

Chet Baker -You Better go Now

John Coltrane- Things Ain’t What They Used To Be

Liberace-It’s All In The Game

Bill Evans Trio-Some Other Time

Mancini-What’s It Gonna Be

This week on the show we talk about the film called Jackie…all about Jackie Kennedy.

Swank advice on how to get your morning cup of Joe plus how do you feel about working at the age of

81….we have the world of swank gig guide plus news on a new book from me.

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Tiki Torches- Green fire

Some people have very stressful jobs, if you have one then perhaps this music might just help you relax and keep things in perspective or atleast it might keep you calm while you prepare your resume for a less stressful job.

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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

Just for something different I shall read some poetryby the English writer  Ernest Dowson  of the

eighteenth century and I'll tell you why it's so significant

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Beegie Adair-Days Of Wine And Roses

Ann Gilbert-Two Sleepy People

Kathy Barr-Just Squeeze Me

Pinky Winters- Let’s Take The Long Way Home

Duke Ellington-In A Sentimental Mood

Nat King Cole-Everything Happens To Me

Jack Jones Bye Bye Baby

Jeri Southern -Speak Low

Bobby Troup-Midnight Sun

Dave Brubeck-Take Five

Roger Williams-Some Enchanted Evening

Tiki Delights -Swankology

James Spencer-Columbine

Jackie Gleason-Hey There Lonely Girl

Nellie Lutcher-Someone To Watch Over ME

Julie London-Cry Me A River

Bill Evans-Autumn Leaves

Well I am pleased to have a legend of the Australian Jazz scene join me on this show this week.

We talk to James Morrison about his new best of album and it is spectacular.

We talk Dean Martin with some fun facts about the man and I have a movie to bring you that I think

you will like. 

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Moonrays - Tarantuala

SG Sound - Man From Uncle

James Morrison-  Nice And Easy 

Stan Getz - The Look Of Love

Audrey Morris The End Of A Love Affair

Dean Martin- Just In Time

Barney Kessel -Something For Cat

Gold Dust Lounge- The Wednesday Night Song

Cocktail Inn - Brief And Breezy

Jane Seidel - Love For Sale

Julie London- Fly Me To The Moon

James Spencer- Nightfall