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.
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