Lounge Special Frank Bennett

Lounge Special Frank Bennett

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper February 13, 2026 Duration: 1:00:43
Tonight, we honour a creative spirit who carved their mark deep into the culture. We step inside a world built from imagination, devotion, and hand-crafted dreams. There’s a musical guest who knows exactly how to bend time and mood. A design revival that proves the past still ticks with purpose. Stories that remind us we’ve panicked about progress before — and survived. News from the lounge world that marks the end of an era, and the start of another. A few dates for the diary, if your calendar likes a tropical accent. A listener reminds us why this late-night ritual matters. All wrapped in a soundtrack made for dim lights and slow sips. Settle in — this is Cocktail Nation. cocktailnation.net   Naughty Ones - Trapped In A Web Of Love Nicolas Godin - Lare Blanche Frank Bennett - Money Ixthuele - House Of The Gods Martini Kings - Isle Of Man Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Frank Wess - The Lizard Messercups - Wicked Game The Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy Tikiyaki 5-0 - The Ipcress File Gary Lee Trio - Dunsborough Blues Grant Green - T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do Vibexotica - Tiwaka's Holiday

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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Evenings At The Penthouse-Always Lost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
I have a terrible habit..I always get lost. Zero sense of direction. I am ever reported missing this is probably what happened. www.cocktailnation.net Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Sarah Vaughan - Misty (Live At The…
Christmas Cheer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:00
Merry Christmas from the Penthouse www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse- Mornings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:20
What's your mornings like, as with most people I start with a coffee...or two...or three! www.cocktailnation.net Bill Charlap – One Morning in May Bruce Lofgren Group – Tripsy Cliff Korman – MONTREUX Gaea Schell – Luna P…
Evenings At The Penthouse- In Rhapsody [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:13
I like to use big words to describe how I feel. www.cocktailnation.net Simon Tedeschi - Rhapsody In Blue Billy Lester - Out Of Nowhere Joe Jackson - Abe's Blues Kenny Burrell - Miss Blues Markus Rutz - A Cidade Do Vento…
Twilight Show-Kramers Classic Movie Trailers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:19
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-Romancing In the Penthouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Evenings Special -Fiji Island Holiday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:37
I try not to do shows when I am taking a break at the end of the year but today I felt inspired to bring you sights and sounds of Fiji and some exotica. www.cocktailnation.net Clyde Derby - Lost Island Gene Rains - Off S…
Evenings At The Penthouse-Three's a Crowd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:56
Let's get together with two other people. www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 DJ Bonebrake Trio – Bernstein 007 Bill Evans Trio – Waltz for Debby Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Call…
Christmas Cocktails [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:07
Let's celebrate the season. www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-In The Still Of The Dark Night [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:40
Lights are low across the city..just the way we like it. www.cocktailnation.net Brent Laidler – Evening Song Bob Dorough – Polka Dots and Moonbeams Mastersound – I've Never Been in Love Before / Don't Blame Me Carol Lieb…