Evenings At The Penthouse-Romancing In the Penthouse

Evenings At The Penthouse-Romancing In the Penthouse

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper December 17, 2025 Duration: 1:01:58
Welcome to the penthouse, baby — where bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it’s all about the soundtrack to my life, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold and take you wherever it might lead! www.cocktailnation.net Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad  Frank Wess- The Lizard  Frank Wess- Southern Exposure  Freddie Green- Pin Up  Joe Newman- Low Life  Kenny Burrell- Baubles, Bangles and Beads Joe Newman- Miss Blues  Joe Newman-Blues For A Playmote Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You  Jamal-Sophisticated Gentlemen  Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise  Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

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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Swank Advice-Gifts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06
weekly musings from Koop!
Words With Wellsy- Mickey Spillane and The Big Kill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:45
We are back on the books this week as Wellsy returns with a terrific book from Mickey Spillane…I have an interesting story to tell about a visit to the optometrist and we will check out lounge life magazine and a story o…
Evenings At The Penthouse--It's All About Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
How is your perspective? www.cocktailnation.net Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me. Buddy Greco -Round midnight. John Barry -Tanaka‘s world. Art Blakey- Prelude in blue. Art Pepper- Imagination Chet Baker- My Funny Valentine. H…
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Giani Agneli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:09
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Giani…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Slow Going [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:11
Some of us start early, some start late....which are you. www.cocktailnation.net Anita Rey – Slow Glow Connie Russell – The Thrill Is Gone Danielle Wertz – Manhattan in the Rain Fran Jeffries – Lazy Afternoon Gaea Schell…
Evenings At The Penthouse-A Productive Morning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:20
A cup of Joe and you are ready to go. www.cocktailnation.net Bill Charlap – One Morning in May Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy Cliff Korman – MONTREUX Gaea Schell – Luna Plateada Greta Angell – Tea For Two Hugo Montenegro –…
Lounge Life Magazine-Hood Ornaments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:52
Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring the History of Hood Ornaments
50’s Unsolved Mystery -Little Miss X [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
This week another unsolved mystery from the 1950’s. There has been a lots of talk about tariffs this week and in our stuff segment I bring you a funny one from the 1960’s plus a look at lounge life magazine, a deep thoug…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Daily Battles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:07
Maybe this is a show about domestic relations? www.cocktailnation.net Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart James Morrison-My Beautiful Oc…