Evenings At The Penthouse-Strings and Things

Evenings At The Penthouse-Strings and Things

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper April 15, 2026 Duration: 1:01:06
Orchestral Pop is the name of the game tonight! Sarah Vaughan And Her Orchestra & Percy Faith - My Tormented HeartMantovani - Exodus – Main ThemeBobby Hackett - Alcoholic BluesJackie Gleason - Speak LowPercy Faith - Theme From A Summer PlaceBilly May - Autumn LeavesFrank Comstock - Deep NightRay Conniff And His Orchestra - You Do Something To MeArt Van Damme Quintet - Lover, Come Back To MeVic Damone & Percy Faith - In The Eyes Of The WorldBert Kaempfert And His Orchestra - Highland Dreams101 Strings Orchestra - Love On The BeachJerry Vale - You Can Never Give Me Back My HeartHenri René And His Orchestra - Easy To LoveBill Irwin Group - Seduction101 Strings - California Dreamin'Mantovani - Advise And ConsentJackie Gleason - I Can't Believe That You're In LoveJohn Neel And His Orch - Midnight BluesToni Arden - Too Late NowThe Bob Scott Orchestra With Mike Green - The TouchBernadine Read With Percy Faith & His Orchestra - Not As A Stranger (Feat. Bernadine Read)

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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Duration: 1:00:02
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Duration: 1:00:09
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