Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Knocks on a Car Window

Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Knocks on a Car Window

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper December 28, 2025 Duration: 59:44
Let me tell you the story of a strange knock on my window one night in a dark alley in Sydney. www.cocktailnation.net   Bill Evans - Detour Ahead Frank Sinatra - Stars Fell On Alabama Hank Garland - Blame It On My Youth James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day Mel Tormé - I Know Your Heart Nat King Cole - I Know That You Know Tony Bennett - Just Friends Gene Howard - The Man I Love Patricia Scott - You Leave Me Breathless  Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening Sue Evans - Did You Mean It Andy Sheppard Quartet - Thirteen Jackie Gleason-A Little Kiss Nicolas Masson Quartet -Gagarine. Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You

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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Cool and Strange Music the Book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:40
Tonight on Cocktail Nation, it’s a wild ride through retro cool—from exotica to space-age jazz, mid-century poetry, vintage scams, and the strange sounds of cult classics. Plus, Dana Countryman joins us to celebrate Cool…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Miami Madness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:40
I love Miami, I fell in love in Miami and I really love it's vibe and the cool buildings there..the heat though is a little hard to handle. www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Mambo In Miami Julie London-I Guess I’ll…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Raining Again In Sydney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:28
Very often it's raining outside late at night when I sit down to do this show for you. Tonight is no different! www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band–The Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson–I Get Sentimental Ov…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Windy Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:34
Tonight the Penthouse is moving just slightly as a strong wind moves through Sydney. I'm not worried though, I just sway with the breeze 25 storeys up. www.cocktailnation.net Chet Baker-The Wind Frank Bennett-Temple musi…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Don’t Tell Me When To Do Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:07
I don't take directives very well....this was also reflected in my school report card as a kid. "doesn't play well with others". www.cocktailnation.net Jackie Gleason-Soon Laura Nyron Billys Blues Lena Horne-You’re My Th…
Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Capital Records Building [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43
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 Capital Records building
Anatomy Of A Fictional Lounge Lothario-Bruce Wayne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:40
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 Bruce…
Words With Wellsy-Alone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:21
Tonight a stylish mix of retro lounge, exotica, and space-age jazz, featuring artists like Alien Fashion Show, Joey Altruda, and Nutty Gary Wells brings us a mid century Poet in Words With Wellsy We dive into midcentury…
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final Assessment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:24
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 bring…