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Cocktail Nation episodes

May 05 Evenings At The Penthouse- Night Time Is The Right Time
The night is so cool, it just really is.

Chet Baker- You don’t know what love is.
Beegie Adair-Stranger In Paradise
Out Of Abingdon- What Kind Of Life
Linda Carone- Having it All
Rose Sinclair -OneNote Samba
Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place.
Tamara Murphy- Atoms for Peace.
Dexter Gordon- You’ve changed.
Dave, Brubeck- La Paloma Azul
Diana Krall -Bésame Mucho.
Sally Street , Sally Street, Gee baby Ain’t I Good to You
Thomas Mackay -Black Orchard
1 hr 2 min
May 03 Evenings At The Penthouse-Under The Influence
Let me tell you about a friends drinking habits!
Midnight Combo - Cocktail Influence
James Spencer - Dedicated To You
Richard Lennox - Waterfront
Carlini World Of Strings - Plaisir D'Amour
Chris Standring - Night & Day
The Martini Kings - Wives And Lovers
Art Pepper - Imagination
Norma Winstone Trio - Lisbon Story
John Surman - Summer Song
Carol Leibowitz - Hidden Source
Kit Downes - Flying Foxes
Andy Sheppard Quartet - They Came From The North
James Morrison - Candy
Shinya Fukumori Trio - Emeraude
1 hr 1 min
May 01 Deep Space Confidential-The 1965 Kecksburg UFO Crash
From a cosmic crash to the treasonous secrets of the Cambridge Five, tonight’s journey spans the stars and the shadows. We’ll dive into Dusty Springfield’s untold story, explore Mid-century milestones from Palm Springs to Tuscany, and spin lush new Space Age sounds. Mix a martini; the lounge is now open.

Voodoo 5 – Faccette Scintillanti
Frank Wella – The Rat
Rose Sinclair – Perdido
Eddie Thomas Singers – The Bossanova's Over
Frank Chacksfield – Cheeky Cha Cha
Mark Riddle- Uncharted
Michel Legrand – Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Chanson des Jumelles
OMFO – Whimsical Realm
Rebecca Rafla – Fundamentally Unfinished
DJ Bonebrake – Bernstein 007
The Tikiyaki Orchestra – Bachelor #3
Joshua Cipolla – Some Far Off Place
The Organ Happenings – Georgie Girl
Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses
Messerchups-Dark Side Of Paradise
Steve Yeager – Monte Carlo
Martini Kings – Playboy's Theme
1 hr 1 min
April 29 Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Transplants
If you can, keep your original parts.
Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine
Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui
Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love
Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe
Barney Kessell-Embraceable You
The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
The Martini Kings -Desafinado
Chet Baker- Time After Time
Solataire Miles - Darn that Dream
Nat Cole- Lost April
Doris Day-I Have Dreamed
Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream
Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto
Perry Beekman-Spring Is Here
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
1 hr 1 min
April 27 Evenings At The Penthouse-Drinking the Kool Aid
Have you read the company manifesto...are you on board?
Bill Evans-All of You
Neal Hefti- Legs
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegraith-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses
Melanchrino Strings-Stardust
Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine
1 hr
April 24 Spyvibe-The Coolness Of Roger Moore
This week Jason Whiton from Spyvibe talks about Roger Moore we have a weird story about a world war 2 kill squad led by indigenous tribes, a statue that copped a raw deal in Italy, a stack of gigs to attend and the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.

The Tikiyaki Orchestra - Bombs Away!
Project K/67 - The Cat And The Cream
Art Pepper - Straight Life
Rob Dixon - Sway
Mario Grigorov - Every Little Movement
Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin
Rebecca Rafla - What A Difference A Day Makes
Tito Puente - Take Five
Drugstore Romeos - Wondrous Place
Rose Sinclair - Summer Samba
Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar
Combustible Edison - Pavillion
Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Rongo Rongo
Joey Altruda - A Martini For Mancini
Martini Kings - Silent Water
Daniel Pemberton - I, Spy

1 hr 2 min
April 22 Evenings At The Penthouse-International

Bert Kaempfert - Lonely Nightingale
Joao Gilberto - One Note Samba
Connie Francis - Al Di La
Dean Martin - C’est Si Bon
Nat King Cole - Non Dimenticar
Frank Sinatra - London By Night
Keely Smith - I Wish You Love
Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki
Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim - Meditation
Bobby Darin - Venice Blue
Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You
Tony Bennett - The Gentle Rain
Esquivel - April In Portugal
Bobby Darin - When Day Is Done
Peggy Lee - Little Boat
Dean Martin - Pardon (Pardoname)
Chet Baker - Iimio Domani
Les Baxter - The Poor People Of Paris

1 hr
April 17 Retro Zone-Music To Play Golf
Mr Gary Wells is back with us talking golf as he takes to the links with a retro attitude, vintage clubs and clothes and an amazing playlist
This week we take a look at how a radio dish that was used in Australia to help broadcast the moon landing in 69 was once again used for the Artemis mission, we have the world of swank gig guide and ofcourse the best lounge and exotic

Frank Bennett - Creep
Combustible Edison - Utopia
Swongos - Wanderoo
Ultra Beaver Lounge - Bailar
Messerchups - Wicked Game
Tiki Delights - Azure Pacific
Martini Kings - Cabali
Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique
Rebecca Rafla - Fundamentally Unfinished
Paul Desmond-Song from M*a*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)
Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician
Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin
Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass- Sushi (feat. Maria Arranz of L'Exotighost)
1 hr
April 14 Evenings At The Penthouse-Strings and Things
Orchestral Pop is the name of the game tonight!
Sarah Vaughan And Her Orchestra & Percy Faith - My Tormented Heart
Mantovani - Exodus – Main Theme
Bobby Hackett - Alcoholic Blues
Jackie Gleason - Speak Low
Percy Faith - Theme From A Summer Place
Billy May - Autumn Leaves
Frank Comstock - Deep Night
Ray Conniff And His Orchestra - You Do Something To Me
Art Van Damme Quintet - Lover, Come Back To Me
Vic Damone & Percy Faith - In The Eyes Of The World
Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra - Highland Dreams
101 Strings Orchestra - Love On The Beach
Jerry Vale - You Can Never Give Me Back My Heart
Henri René And His Orchestra - Easy To Love
Bill Irwin Group - Seduction
101 Strings - California Dreamin'
Mantovani - Advise And Consent
Jackie Gleason - I Can't Believe That You're In Love
John Neel And His Orch - Midnight Blues
Toni Arden - Too Late Now
The Bob Scott Orchestra With Mike Green - The Touch
Bernadine Read With Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Not As A Stranger (Feat. Bernadine Read)
1 hr 2 min
April 13 Evenings At The Penthouse-Someday Soon
Yes, just like Christmas..it's coming.
Jackie Gleason- Some day
James Morrison-Girl Talk
Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River
Barbara Levy Daniels-My Heart Stood Still
Chet Baker -Moonlight Becomes You
Halford Jetset-Tema De Anna
George Shearing-September In The Rain
Nat King Cole -Candy
Marty Paich-I Love Paris
Lea Dalaria-Cool
Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe
Kenyon Hopkins-Sunny Side Of The Street
Brent Laidler-Heavy Memphis Jones
Roger Williams- Laura
1 hr 1 min

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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…