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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Christmas Tunes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:59
Some Christmas songs this week as we approach the big day www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-The Mirror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:06
Do you like what you see? www.cocktailnation.net Peter Nero- Reflections Nina Simone -I put a spell on you. Stan Getz -Grab your axe, Max Marian- McPartland- All The Things You Are. Lester Young- Blue Lester George Shear…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Lust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:10
Where will it lead you ? When lust hits, your brain goes offline and your body takes the wheel. www.cocktailnation.net Alex North – Lust Astrud Gilberto – So Nice (Samba De Verano) Brent Laidler – Downtown By Nine Dexter…
Evenings At The Penthouse -Dancing in the Dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:29
Dancing in the dark: where confidence thrives and coordination dies www.cocktailnation.net Percy Faith – Dancing In The Dark Atlantic Five Jazz Band – Days Of Wine & Roses Beegie Adair Trio – Strangers In The Night Bobby…
Twilight Show-Surfotica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:26
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-Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
How is yours...is it one eyed or open to someone else's? 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 Val…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Chocolate in Paris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
Pain au chocolat maybe? Marty Paich-I Love Paris Janet Blair-Get Out Of Town Jimmy Rowles Trio-Serenade In Blue Vicki Benet-A Shade Of Blue Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul Bill Holman- Angel E…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Procrastinators Unite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Not right now ofcourse...tomorrow maybe Frank Sinatra-Now Is The Hour Miles Davis- All Blues Nana Mizuki-Velvet Moon Bill Evans -Blue In Green Seth McFarlane-But Beautiful Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid Octobop-A Ballard Bo…
Evenings At The Penthouse -All The Mean Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
Let's focus on the positive and not the mean things, unless ofcourse that's your bag baby. Mel Henke-Mean To Me Bill Evans-Very Early Julie London-Misty Mancini-Young Love Chet Baker -I’ve Never Been In Love Before Lee M…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Bedside Book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
What's on your bedside table? Art Van Damme-Stella By Starlight Miles Davis-Freddie The Freeloader Frank Sinatra -If I Had You June Christy - I Should Care Jacques Loussier Trio-Satie: Gymnopedie #1-Variation 3 Gordon La…