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Cocktail Nation

Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper

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 Koop posts his music only Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse show where you can enjoy cocktail jazz at the end of your day. Follow Koop at the offical facebook page @cocktailnationradio

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60:45

Words With Wellsy-Darker Than Amber

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/26

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, our feature chat this week—Words With Wellsy—dives into the noir depths of Darker Than Amber, plus entertainment reporter Craig Bennett joins us to reflect on the life and legacy of Hollywood’s golden boy, Robert RedfordFrom the pages of Lounge Life Magazine we’re exposing Dean Martin’s favorite Italian comfort food And in our Stuff segment we talk censorship Add in The World Of Swank gig guide packed with events across the globe and a few deep thoughts to stir

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60:28

Evenings At The Penthouse-Flute Madness

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/24

Jazz flute fills the hallways of the Penthouse this week!www.cocktailnation.net Beatnik Jazz-Jazz Flute Buddy Collette- Baubles, Bangles & Beads Dave Valentin-Morning Light Dizzy Gillespie- Carioca Gerald Beckett- Flute Vibes Gerald Beckett- The Soothsayer Herbie Mann- Gospel Truth Herbie Mann- Minor Groove Jean-Pierre Rampal- Amoureuse Sam Rivers-Involution Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk

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17:06

Extended Interview-The Luckiest Fool On Earth

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/23

For über fans here is an extended version of the interview I did with Phillip Roberts about his latest book

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61:58

Evenings At The Penthouse-Ode To A Bachelor Pad

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/21

ev605 Ode to a Bachelor PadWelcome to the penthouse, baby — where the cocktails are crisp, the lights are low, and the bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it’s all about the soundtrack to Hef’s empire… bachelor pads, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold. www.cocktailnation.net Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad Frank Wess- The Lizard Frank Wess- Southern Exposure Freddie Green- Pin Up Joe Newman- Low

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60:40

The Luckiest Fool On Earth

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/19

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation we’re diving into some strange but true tales from the past. You’ll hear the story of Alvin ‘Shipwreck’ Kelly—the luckiest fool who cheated death more times than Sinatra had encores. We’ll take a detour with Bertha Benz, the first road-tripper who snuck out with her husband’s brand-new invention. Plus, a peek into bizarre events you’ll swear can’t be real, and a lounge lover’s guide to the coolest happenings from Sydney to Beverly Hills. So slip into something sharp,

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60:55

Evenings At The Penthouse-The Australian Lounge

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/15

Direct from the Australian Lounge scene, as lead by lounge Leader Koop Kooperwww.cocktailnation.net Paige Delancy - Black Coffee Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine B Sharp Band - Destination Moon Blue Martinis - The Great City Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To Gregg Arthur - More And More James Morrison - The Master Plan Janet Seidel - Charade Julie O’Hara Sextet - Angel Eyes Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You Woody And The Senators -

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60:34

Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/12

This week we are putting on our fedoras and playing detective with some unsolved mysteries of the 1950s—starting with a classic case that’s stranger than fiction. We’ll peek behind the curtain of some curious stories, from a 1960s dictator’s strange obsession with mangoes to the lost art of the details in a certain classic film. www.cocktailnation.net Cocktail Preachers – Spy Fi Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Cool Move FEATURE -Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard Moon-Rays – Beat

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59:55

Evenings At The Penthouse-Obsession

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/09

Ahh the obsession of love..lust and all it commands you to do!www.cocktailnation.net Morton Gould - Temptation Benny Carter with the Oscar Peterson Trio - Imagination Dean Martin - The Look Dinah Washington - I Thought About You Elvis - Ask Me Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight George Shearing - Isn't It Romantic Jackie Gleason - How Did She Look John Barry - Look Around Pat Suzuki - Looking At You Patricia Scot - You Leave Me Breathless Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You Richard

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65:01

Evenings At The Penthouse-Noir Files

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/07

Welcome to the Noir Files, a journey into the dark and mysterious world of film noir music. We'll be setting the mood tonight with a collection of smoky jazz and haunting orchestral pieces, just look out for the blonde in the red dress...she's trouble. www.cocktailnation.net Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return Mark Doyle – Noir Alley Anne Burnell – Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe Oscar Peterson – Night Train James Spencer – Nightfall Leith Stevens – Easy Mood Julie London – In The

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59:47

Lounge Special-Chaino

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/06

Tonight, we’ve got exotic rhythms with Chaino as part of our Lounge special, there are lounge legends, a few curious stories, and even a letter that might stir up some trouble at home. So, fix yourself something strong, find a spot in the shadows, and let’s step into the sophisticated world of swank.” www.cocktailnation.net Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa Narco Lounge Combo – White Rum FEATURE -Lounge Special Chain0 Chaino-Sumac Paul Anka – Jump Messerschups – Night Stripper Freddy Cano – Dance

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59:34

Evenings At The Penthouse-Naive Youth

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/03

I was once young and naive ..now I am old and naive which ironically Evian spelt backwards.www.cocktailnation.net Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again Elainne Elias- Everything I Love Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy Joe Lovano-I'm All For You Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me

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59:59

Evenings At The Penthouse-What is Behind the Green Door

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/02

I always thought that the Shakin Stevens song Green Door was the perfect analogy for subculture. www.cocktailnation.net Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby Joey Altruda- Christy The Sharps- Besame Mucho Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance The Martini Kings - Taboo The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging Percy Faith- The Nearness of You Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain Orchestra Superstring- Linonine Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade Henry Mancini-Windmills

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60:29

Evenings At The Penthouse-Clothes Maketh The Man

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/09/01

Let's face it, what would we be without them! Nudists I guess www.cocktailnation.net John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues Miles Davis-Blue In Green James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders Henry

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01:01:09

Spyvibe-Naked City

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/29

Tonight, we’ve got a journey through the world of intrigue with our Spyvibe segment talking The Naked City, a little something to make you think with our Deep Thought, and a curious tale in our Stuff segment that you won’t believe. We’ll also check out what’s shaking across the globe in the World of Swank Gig Guide, and I’ve got a letter from one of our more… enthusiastic listeners. Plus, of course, a soundtrack of the coolest tunes to set the mood for your evening. So fix yourself a cocktail,

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01:01:43

Evenings At The Penthouse-Sex and Seduction

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/28

A raunchy adults only special tonight...well musically at least! www.cocktailnation.net Lind Rene – Sexe Bill Irwin – Seduction Combustible Edison – Seduction Dolf Vaner Linden and his Orchestra – Mood Magenta Eartha Kitt – Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) Gerry Mulligan – She Didn’t... Yes, She Didn’t Say No Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams Jackie Gleason – Starry-Eyed And Breathless Julie London – Go Slow Korla Pandit – Strange Enchantment Leroy Holmes – There’s A Small Hotel Leroy Holmes –

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01:01:24

Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/27

When things are new, that is the most amazing moment.www.cocktailnation.net Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise Astrud Gilberto – So Nice Beverly Kenney – For All We Know Billie Holiday – These Foolish Things Buddy Greco – Let Me Love You Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You Dave Miller Trio – Why Did I Choose You Frank Sinatra – Prisoner Of Love George De Hart – Body And Soul Grace Knight – Sophisticated

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01:03:54

Evenings At The Penthouse- Touch

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/26

Touch, it's the connection we can't explain.www.cocktailnation.net Barry Morgan- The Touch of You Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning Jackie Gleason- Caress Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You Lyn Stanley- Nice 'n Easy Lyn Stanley- The Touch of Your Lips Marian McPartland- Prelude To A Kiss Marilyn Monroe-

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01:00:12

Evenings At The Penthouse-Cloud 9

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/23

What is your cloud 9?www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants Atlantic Five Jazz Band – The Days of Wine & Roses Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers in the Night Roger Williams – Alfie Herb Ellis – Soft Winds DJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007 Mitch Towne – Ode to Kenny Ixtahuele – House

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01:00:33

Words with Wellsy-From Here To The Great Unknown

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/22

Tonight we’ll take a trip into the wonderful world of lounge music and along the way we’ll step into the great unknown with our feature segment, Words with Wellsy. We’ve got some fascinating mid-century tidbits in Lounge Life Magazine— In our Stuff Segment, we’ll revisit a Cold War clash that took place not in a war room, but in a model American kitchen. There’s new music from the Tikiyaki Orchestra and Brett Barnes’ brand-new group, The Enchanted Tiki Cats, plus all the latest lounge

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01:00:02

Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams

Cocktail Nation ·

2025/08/21

I'm going to break the cardinal rule of socialising and tell you about a weird dream I had last night. www.cocktailnation.net Piano Dreamers – Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music Edward Newton – Misty Misty Steven Bear – The Departure The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme Piano Dreamers – Despacito Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme The Mastersounds-I’ve Never Been In Love Before Octobop – Whatever Possessed Me Voodoo 6 – Highway 99 Gerar Masters-Trio-Naked Anne Burnell-Last

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