Lounge Special-Tito Puente

Lounge Special-Tito Puente

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:00:26
A different show this week in  that all the songs we're playing tonight are old songs. We're not playing any neo-lounge at all this week, just thought we'd shake it up a little bit. But I've got a very special thing for you in that a lounge special with Tito Puente is coming your way. And an interesting inspiration as to how I decided to come about this lounge special this week. We'll also take a look at the World of Swing gig guide and our lounge life magazine, a deep thought coming your way, and of course, our world-famous stuff segment here on the Cocktail Nation. Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta Walter Wanderly - The Girl From Ipanema Tito Puente - Take Five Esquivel - Harlem Nocturne Polly Bergen - Im Glad There Is You Beegie Adair - Satin Doll Lalo Schifrin - Barney Does It All Johnny Costa - My Funny Valentine Floyd Cramer - A Man And A Woman Annie Ross - Dont Worry Bout Me Chet Baker - Crazy She Calls Me Mancini - Mr Lucky Phineas Newborn - Love And Marriage Frank Wess - Blue Lizard Mel Torme - Pick Yourself Up

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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