Cocktail Nation

Cocktail Nation

By Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop KooperMusicMusic InterviewsMusic History
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Cocktail Nation episodes

  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-Get In The Car



    Richie Kamuca Quartet-What’s New
    Jimmy Borges -Old Devil Moon
    Chet Baker-Forgetful
    Ann Margaret-Mr Wonderful
    Jackie Gleason-Seranade In Blue
    Mel Torme-In The Evening
    Aaron Diehl-Blue Nude
    John Lewis and Sacha Distel-Bags Groove
    Dave Brubeck-Give A Little Whistle
    Bill Evens-My Man’s Gone Now
    Stacey Kent-Mais Uma Vez

    58 min
  • Cocktail Nation 436- Jackie



    This week on the show we talk about the new 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
    Fire And Theft- Tainted Love
    Metropole Orchestra oss 117 theme
    Giancarlo Barigozzi-Airport Rock
    Mancini-Peter Gunn Theme
    Ixtahuele- Curibita Train
    Codename Carter-Perfect Clarity Perfect Cut
    Hugo Montenegro-Hazy Shade Of Winter
    Tom Gaebel-Hey Look Me Over
    John Coltrane-One and Four
    Franco Altissimi Lounge Bossa
    Nutty -The Impossible Past
    Alika Lyman- Pua Lilia

    1 hr
  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-The Romantic Man

    Koop has the wise words for those non romantic men out there. Stand by for all the answers to your romantic problems!

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    Julie London-Can’t Help Loving That Man
    Curtis Fuller Quartet-Undecided. (Bluesette)
    Frank Rosilino Quartet-How Long Has This Been Going On
    Richie Kamacua Quartet- Rain Drain
    Shelley Manne- The Breeze And I
    Bob Gordon-Slow mood
    Stan Levey Quintet-What Can I Say
    Donald Byrd-Someone To Watch Over Me
    Mel Lewis-Grey Flannel
    Pepper Adams-My One And Only Love
    Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Days Of Wine And Roses

    56 min
  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-Discovering Little Places

    Koop wanders the city of Sydney discovering little gems across the city, perhaps the next hidden lounge bar or vintage lounge lothario lair!

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    Sarah McKenzie-When In Rome

    Stan Getz-In Times Like These
    Henry Mancini -Free and Easy
    Elmer Bernstien -A Little Tipsy
    David Rose-Love For Sale
    Marty Manning-You Stepped Out Of A Dream
    Kenyon Hopkins-Daybreak
    Bill Evans-Time Remembered
    Larry Gelb-Persipitation
    James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy
    David Baker Harlem Pipes
    Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Days Of Wine And Roses

    54 min
  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-Discovering Little Places

    Koop wanders the city of Sydney discovering little gems across the city, perhaps the next hidden lounge bar or vintage lounge lothario lair!
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    Sarah McKenzie-When In Rome
    Stan Getz-In Times Like These
    Henry Mancini -Free and Easy
    Elmer Bernstien -A Little Tipsy
    David Rose-Love For Sale
    Marty Manning-You Stepped Out Of A Dream
    Kenyon Hopkins-Daybreak
    Bill Evans-Time Remembered
    Larry Gelb-Persipitation
    James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy
    David Baker Harlem Pipes
    Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Days Of Wine And Roses
    54 min
  • Cocktail Nation 435- Modernism Week

    Cocktail Nation 435- Modernism Week

     

    This week talking about a very cool event in the heart of Palm Springs…we talk bow ties in our swank advice column….and Trader Vic’s in Beverly Hills Closes After 62 Years plus some Charlie Chaplin news

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    Tiki Delights-All The Stars Are In Your Eyes

    Heather Rigdon-I Like My Coffee Black

    Frank Sinatra-Fly Me To The Moon

    Lalo Schfrin-Rio After Dark

    Tiki Torches-Quiet Village

    Skip Heller- Alice Through A Twilight Zone Episode

    Cal Trader-A Night In Tunisia

    Laurie Allyn -So In Love

    Martini Kings-Las Nuedas

    Tiki tones-Lava Flow

    Diana Krall-Look Of Love

    Clouseaux -Miserlou

    Roy Budd -So Nice

    1 hr 2 min
  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-Cocktail Pianist Show

    Koop has handed the reigns over to good friend of the Cocktail Nation James Spencer who this week programs the show with a special Cocktail Pianist show.  Some of the best Lounge albums are in this lists so make sure you grab them today!

     

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    • “My One and Only Love” from Blue Chiffon (1959) George Shearing
    • “Laura” from Informally Yours (1961) Carmen Cavallaro
    • “They Say That Falling in Love is Wonderful” from Red Velvet (1956) Stanley Black
    • “In A Sentimental Mood” from Reflections of Duke (1999) Jean-Yves Thibaudet
    • “Easy Living” from Blue Gardenia (2013) James Spencer
    • “Stardust” from Someone To Watch Over Me (1995) John Arpin
    • “Deep Night” from Cocktails and Conversation (1957) Jan August
    • “Speak Low” from Other Worlds Other Sounds (1958) Esquivel 
    • “Autumn Leaves” from Portrait in Jazz (1960) Bill Evans
    • “Stormy Weather” from Hello Blues (1960) Floyd Cramer
    • “Moonlight Becomes You” from Claude On A Cloud (1958) Claude Thornhill
    • “As Time Goes By” from “Steve Allen Plays” (1959) Steve Allen
    • “Gigi” (rare single) 1958 Liberace
    • “Holiday For Strings” from “Dynamic Twin Pianos” (1960) Ferrante and Teicher
    • “Nice Work If You Can Get It” (1949) Art Tatum

    56 min
  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-The Art Of Broadcasting

     

    Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont

    Nels Cline-Beautiful Love

    Tal Farlow-Yardbird Suite

    Marty Paich-Just In Time

    Gary Peacock-When I Fall In Love

    Kurt Rosenwinkel-You Go To My Head

    Chick Corea-My One And Only Love

    Bucky Pizzarelli-Tangerine

    Dan Cray-Moonriver

    Steve Alley-Somewhere

    Sharps-From Russia With love

    Oscar Peterson-Learning the Blues

    1 hr
  • Cocktail Nation 434- Tiki Torches



    Koop is back for 2017 after a nice summer break here and to kick off the sbow we talk to Robert Hamilton from the Tiki Torches, there’s Swank Advice on fine dining plus he unveils future plans for keeping the lounge sound going forever and what you can do to help.

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    RCR-Deadly Nightcall
    Tikiyaki 5-0 Ilikai 65
    Tiki Torches -Miserlou
    Riz Ortolani-Tiffany Sequence
    Bruno Nicolai-Spy Chase
    Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
    Tiki Lounge Crew -Perky Jazzy and Chic
    Sterophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Night Of The Jaguar
    Ferrante And Teicher-In The Rain
    Hugo Montenegro-A Martini Built For Two
    Ixtahuele-At Sea
    Four Piece Suit-Shooting The Breeze
    Oranj Symponette-Experiment In Terror






































    1 hr 3 min
  • Cocktail Nation Evenings At The Penthouse-Darrin Syndrome



    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

    1 hr 2 min

About Cocktail Nation

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Join Kooper in the Sydney Penthouse as he spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekend podcast.During the week…

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