Evenings At The Penthouse-Bad Characters

Evenings At The Penthouse-Bad Characters

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper April 24, 2025 Duration: 1:00:00
For some reason I always go for the character in the Black hat...it's just my nature. www.cocktailnation.net Milt Jackson-Can’t Help Loving that Man Paul Reves -Strolling with Style Lyn Stanley -Hhow about me  James Moody -Yesterdays Angelica- Pure Imagination Melanchrino Strings Ahh the sweet mystery of life.  Mel Lewis -Grey flannel. Marty Paich Trio -Dusk light. Octobop- Thinking out loud. André Previn -Blame it on My Youth Beegie Adair Autumn in New York.  Roger Williams-Deep Purple Bill Charlup-One Morning In May Dexter Gordon I Was doing alright. 

Step into the sophisticated, retro-futuristic world of Cocktail Nation, hosted from a Sydney Penthouse by the one and only Lounge Leader, Koop Kooper. This isn't just a music show; it's a weekly audio escape into the cool, crisp sound of martini shakers and the smooth grooves of a bygone era. Each episode of this podcast is a carefully curated session where classic lounge meets its modern descendant, neo-lounge, creating a seamless soundtrack for the stylishly inclined. Kooper doesn't just spin records; he brings the scene to life with conversations from the most interesting characters found in the swankier corners of culture-musicians, artists, and connoisseurs of the good life. Tune in and you'll hear stories woven between tracks, a blend of charismatic interview and impeccable musical selection that feels like an invitation to an exclusive, yet wonderfully welcoming, party. The vibe is consistently laid-back, intelligent, and dedicated to the artistry of cool. For anyone who appreciates the finer notes in both music and conversation, Cocktail Nation delivers a distinct and transporting experience, one perfectly mixed episode at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 291

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Podcast Episodes
Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
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…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Out On The Town [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
I love a night on the town, I love that you never know what will happen, who you will meet and where it might go. www.cocktailnation.net Bill Charlap-All Across The City Kevin Mahogany--City of Lights Julie London- Get O…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Behind the Wheel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
You know I don't get the Chauffeur idea...personally I prefer to drive. www.cocktailnation.net Sammy Davis Jr -the Show Of Your Smile Dexter Gordon-Stairway to The Stars Ellias Maralis-Never Let Me Go Cannonball Aderly-L…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Chromatic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:14
All the colours are on display, not it's not a show about LSD. www.cocktailnation.net Stacy Kent-Double Rainbow Anne Philips-When Sunny Gets Blue Beverly Kenney- It's a Blue World Sue Raney-Blue Tears Stanley Black-The M…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Humming My Theme Song [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
Why do people look at me strangely when I hum this tune? www.cocktailnation.net Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is The Rob D…
Unsolved Mysteries of the 50's -MK Ultra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:36
Tonight we’ll sip on some new music and the Enchanted Tiki Cats, take a spy-flavored detour with Hugo Montenegro and Al Hirt, and dive into this week’s 50’s Mystery on MK Ultra. We’ll remember Latin-jazz legend Eddie Pal…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Which Way? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:42
Let's take a Detour and see where it takes us. www.cocktailnation.net Solitaire Miles-Detour Bryan Schwartz -The Very thought of you Andy Pratt Trio– Patricia Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance Anne Burnell – Blues In The…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Gentlemen prefer blondes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:36
It's true, what can I say! www.cocktailnation.net Marilyn Monroe -Kiss Vicki Benet-Tenderly June Christy-Night People Doris Day-Serenade in Blue Dolores Grey -You Go to My Head Beverly Kenney-It Only Happens When I Dance…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Careful [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:45
Be careful of what song you choose when you are planning a wedding, it could send of the wrong message! www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band - The Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson - The Secret Life of Plant…
Lounge Special-Les Baxter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
This week on the Cocktail Nation, we slip into something velvet-lined for a Les Baxter lounge special—featuring part of a fascinating chat with James Spencer, the man behind a deep dive book on the godfather of exotica h…