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: 100

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Dark Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:21
I love how dreams resolve nothing and still demand processing. cocktailnation.net Airbenders – Weaver Of Dreams Chet Baker – They All Laughed Elliot Caine Sextet – Hippie Chicks On Acid Gerry Mulligan – Body And Soul Her…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Dramatically Delayed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:27
Never admit failure and here is how you do it. Oscar Peterson – Just In TimeLes Baxter – Carolina MoonAnnie Ross – Don't Worry 'Bout MeDJ BoneBrake Trio – Bernstein 007Anita O'Day – Angel EyesNetwork Music Ensemble – Cen…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Naivety Of Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
Some young people, I swear I could sell them a glass of water if they were drowning cocktailnation.net Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again Elainne…
Twilight Show-Wild Wild West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-An Unfinished Woman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:46
I've met a few unfinished women in my time and if you don't know what that means ladies, well it could be you. www.cocktailnation.net Gerry Mulligan And His Orchestra- For An Unfinished Woman Steve Million- Situations Ly…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Songs For Psychopaths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
One for all the Psychopaths out there tonight. www.cocktailnation.net Chris Standing-How Insensitive Dexter Gordon -Le Coiffeur Marty Paich Trio-By The River St Marie Hirohito-Isolation James Spencer-Summer Song David Ba…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Looking Out Over The Balcony [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
Time to take a look across the city. Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City Maria Schafer-It Could Happen To You Kenny Dorham -My Ideal Hampton Hawkes Trio-Autumn In New York Andre Previn-I Could Write A Book Steve Tyrell…
Twilight Show-Sammy Davis Jr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:27
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-The Lounge Lothario Spy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:44
He doesn't catch that many bad guys, but he has a good time doing it and that is what matters. www.cocktailnation.net Jerry Goldsmith- Never Mind, You'd Love It Piero Umilani- Lounge Suite Cy Coleman- Playboy's Theme Fra…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Explaining Darkness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:37
Let me tell you about a not so bright girl. Jackie Gleason - Dark Is The Night David Rose - Tenderly Hank Garland - Rainy Afternoon Mancini - The Village Inn Mel Tormé - The Nearness Of You Nat King Cole - When Sunny Get…