Cocktail Nation

The spy gear and the romance, that’s what it’s all about tonight. www.cocktailnation.net Jerry Goldsmith – Never Mind, You’d Love It Peter Nero – For All We Know John Neel and Orchestra – Who Is Wendy Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey Herbie Mann – Theme From Mondo Cane (LP Version) Piero Umiliani – Lounge Suite The Yuko Mabuchi Trio – Strollin’ in a Morning Sunrise Henry Mancini – The Windmills of Your Mind Lola Albright – Hes My Guy Daniel Pemberton – I, Spy Rose Sinclair – Black Orpheus Drugstore Romeos – Wondrous Place Keith Jarrett – Death and the Flower Emile Pandolfi – The Summer Knows John Barry – Cafe Martinique Jerry Goldsmith – Ladies Willingly Remove Their Hats

The ethereal sounds are here as we transcend the 21st century  www.cocktailnation.net Jeff Goldblum – Lazy Afternoon Lee Morgan – These Are Soulful Days Love Boat (Main Theme) Oscar Pettiford – Laverne Walk Herbie Mann – Theme From Beloved (LP Version) Art Pepper – These Foolish Things Marcus McLaurine – Destiny`1 George Shearing – Midnight on Cloud 69 Jeff Steinberg – A Martini Built for Two Billy Lester Trio – What Is This Thing Called Love Nat King Cole – What Is There to Say Cannonball Adderley – Spontaneous Combustion

  Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation the comedy of Vaughn Meader and we find out why his career ended so quickly. I’ve got a letter to the Cocktail Nation and the worlds best Lounge and Exotica.   www.cocktailnation.net   Jetset Sweden - Music to Watch Girls By Project Pimento - Black Magic Woman Tiki Delights - Port of Call-Tahiti Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass -Weekend in Waikiki) Combustible Edison - Vertigogo Ixtahuele - House of the Gods Nutty - Frankenmunster Voodoo 5 - Tropical Campfires Pink Martini - No Hay Problema Project K 67 - Gin Sling She Said Alessandro Allesandroni - Primavera Messerchups - Agent Horrifica Swongos - Drunk on a Carousel Frank Bennett - Better Man Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

Today there is world of instagram flexing players ...back in the day the playboy was less obvious and preferred discretion over everything. www.cocktailnation.net Cy Coleman - Playboy's Theme Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise Beatnik Jazz - Jazz Flute Buddy Collette - Baubles, Bangles & Beads Dave Valentin - Morning Light Dizzy Gillespie - Carioca Frank Wess - Southern Exposure Herbie Mann - Gospel Truth Freddie Green - Pin Up Gerald Beckett - The Soothsayer Joe Newman - Blues For a Playmate Peter Arndell - Bachelor Pad Ahmad Jamal - I'm Alone With You Stan Getz - Penthouse Serenade Yusef Lateef - Nu-Bouk

One for the Lounge Lizards for you! www.cocktailnation.net   Frank Wess - The Lizard Joe Newman - Low Life Kenny Burrell - Baubles, Bangles and Beads Joe Newman - Miss Blues Freddy Green - Playboy Sam Most - Devil May Care Worldwide Harmonics - Bachelor Pad Jean-Pierre Rampal - Amoureuse Hollywood Playboy Orches... Music for Playboys to Play By Gerald Beckett - Flute Vibes Herbie Mann - Minor Groove Sam Rivers - Involution Cy Coleman - Kiss and Run Ahmad Jamal - Sophisticated Gentlemen Piero Piccioni - Flute Flight

  Coming up tonight on The Cocktail Nation—we’ll slip into spy mode with the Spy Vibe Podcast and revisit one of animation’s coolest secret agents. .In Lounge Life Magazine, a shake-up in the Bond universe as the hunt for a fresh-faced 007 begins, plus we’ll explore one of Australia’s most infamous prisons. I’ve got a wild story of Cold War ‘shoe diplomacy’ at the United Nations, new music steeped in Exotica, and of course plenty of hi-fi lounge, jazz, and tiki sounds to set the mood.   www.cocktailnation.net   Daniel Pemberton – The Actual Heist Messer Chups – Munster Theme Ted Nichols/Hoyt Curtin Secret- Squirrel Theme Oscar Peterson – The Strut Shirley Scott – Dreamsville Robert Sharples – Public Eye John Barry Seven – 007 Theme Martini Kings – Agua de Ber Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed Voodoo 5 – Desolation Center Joey Altruda – The Knockaround Pink Martini – Ohayoo Ohio The Blue Hawaiians – Flesh and Soul Tiki Delights – Port of Call-Tahiti Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Cocktails for Breakfast Waitiki 7 – Left Arm of Buddha

A Lounging Bachelor Spy is in our midst and foreign spies are helpless against his means of persuasion. www.cocktailnation.net   Dave Lowe- No Time To Die Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball Sam Rivers- Euterpe  Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza Baby Grand- Just Drive Teddy Randazzo-The Countess Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate Robert Short-  The Cairo Connection Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan Pepper Greenwald-Morocco Henry Mancini-Blue Mantilla Pepper Greenwald-Rooftops SpyFi-Theme From The World Espionage Bureau

Sometimes I think the 21st century is just a bit too much www.cocktailnation.net   Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind Hiromi-Uncertainty Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty Orchestra Superstring- Haru Bill Charlap- All Across the City Jonny Greenwood- Spencer Dianne Schuur- When October Goes Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso  Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well The Martini Kings - Taboo Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

Tonight on the Cocktail Nation, our feature chat this week—Words With Wellsy—dives into the noir depths of Darker Than Amber, plus entertainment reporter Craig Bennett joins us to reflect on the life and legacy of Hollywood’s golden boy, Robert Redford   From the pages of Lounge Life Magazine we’re exposing Dean Martin’s favorite Italian comfort food And in our Stuff segment we talk censorship Add in The World Of Swank gig guide packed with events across the globe and a few deep thoughts to stir the martini glass and you’ve got yourself the perfect evening of lounge and leisure—right here on the Cocktail Nation     Ultra Beaver Lounge Band – La Playa Nicholas Godin – Alger La Blanche Vibexotica – Rainforest Ramble Ixtahuele – Curitiba Train Messerchups – Agent Tremolo Sam Most – Devil May Care Tiki Cowboys – Exotiki Oyster Mix Freddy Canoe – Dance of the Firewoman Ennio Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Tiki Delights – Shaken Not Stirred Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk  

Jazz flute fills the hallways of the Penthouse this week! www.cocktailnation.net Beatnik Jazz-Jazz Flute  Buddy Collette- Baubles, Bangles & Beads  Dave Valentin-Morning Light  Dizzy Gillespie- Carioca  Gerald Beckett- Flute Vibes  Gerald Beckett- The Soothsayer  Herbie Mann- Gospel Truth  Herbie Mann- Minor Groove  Jean-Pierre Rampal- Amoureuse  Sam Rivers-Involution  Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk

For über fans here is an extended version of the interview I did with Phillip Roberts about his latest book

ev605 Ode to a Bachelor Pad   Welcome to the penthouse, baby — where the cocktails are crisp, the lights are low, and the bachelor life is in full swing. Tonight, it’s all about the soundtrack to Hef’s empire… bachelor pads, velvet lounges, and music spun for the modern playboy. Slip off that dinner jacket, loosen the tie, and let the night unfold. www.cocktailnation.net Peter Arndell- Bachelor Pad  Frank Wess- The Lizard  Frank Wess- Southern Exposure  Freddie Green- Pin Up  Joe Newman- Low Life  Kenny Burrell- Baubles, Bangles and Beads Joe Newman- Miss Blues  Joe Newman-Blues For A Playmote Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You  Jamal-Sophisticated Gentlemen  Ann-Margret - Bachelor In Paradise  Stan Getz- Penthouse Serenade

  Tonight on the Cocktail Nation we’re diving into some strange but true tales from the past. You’ll hear the story of Alvin ‘Shipwreck’ Kelly—the luckiest fool who cheated death more times than Sinatra had encores. We’ll take a detour with Bertha Benz, the first road-tripper who snuck out with her husband’s brand-new invention. Plus, a peek into bizarre events you’ll swear can’t be real, and a lounge lover’s guide to the coolest happenings from Sydney to Beverly Hills. So slip into something sharp, pour yourself a double, and join me, Koop Kooper, as we step into the swank.”   Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – The Bossa Nova Squad SG Sound – Jump the Shark Waitiki – Flamingo Flagoda Martini Kings – So Danco Samba Freddie Canoe – The Singing Mermaids Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra – Man from Thrush Chris Connor – Things Are Swingin’ Royal Crown Revue – Whatcha Doin' Tonight Lushy – Go-Go Clouseaux – Chic Alors Tiki Cowboys – Tiki Lady Oyster Octobop – The Duke You Say Tikiyaki Orchestra – Sneaky Tiki Combustible Edison – Short Double Latte

Direct from the Australian Lounge scene, as lead by lounge Leader Koop Kooper www.cocktailnation.net Paige Delancy - Black Coffee Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine B Sharp Band - Destination Moon Blue Martinis - The Great City Frank Bennett - You're Just Too Hip Baby Grace Knight - You’d Be Home Home To Gregg Arthur - More And More James Morrison - The Master Plan Janet Seidel - Charade Julie O’Hara Sextet - Angel Eyes Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You Woody And The Senators - Pizza Boy Douglas Lee - Raid On The Purple River

This week we are  putting on our fedoras and playing detective with some unsolved mysteries of the 1950s—starting with a classic case that’s stranger than fiction.  We’ll peek behind the curtain of some curious stories, from a 1960s dictator’s strange obsession with mangoes to the lost art of the details in a certain classic film. www.cocktailnation.net Cocktail Preachers – Spy Fi Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Cool Move FEATURE -Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard Moon-Rays – Beat Girl Esquivel – Temptation Clouseux – Beyond Good and Evil Frank Bennett – Money Tikiyaki Orchestra – Black Sand Lushy – French 75 Herbie Mann – Strike Up the Band James Morrison – Tonight Cherry Poppin Daddies – Come Back to Me Don Tiki – Bwana Banana Al Hirt – T.H.E. Cat Combustible Edison – Cadillac Jerry Goldsmith – Never Mind, You’d Love It

Ahh the obsession of love..lust and all it commands you to do! www.cocktailnation.net Morton Gould - Temptation  Benny Carter with the Oscar Peterson Trio - Imagination  Dean Martin - The Look  Dinah Washington - I Thought About You Elvis - Ask Me  Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight  George Shearing - Isn't It Romantic  Jackie Gleason - How Did She Look  John Barry - Look Around Pat Suzuki - Looking At You  Patricia Scot - You Leave Me Breathless  Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You  Richard Maltby - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening  Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening  Miki Yamanaka-Wonder James Morrison-They Can’t Take That Away From Me Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love  Seth MacFarlane - Before I Gaze At You Again

Welcome to the Noir Files, a journey into the dark and mysterious world of film noir music. We'll be setting the mood tonight with a collection of smoky jazz and haunting orchestral pieces, just look out for the blonde in the red dress...she's trouble. www.cocktailnation.net   Hollywood Film Orchestra – Street Of No Return Mark Doyle – Noir Alley Anne Burnell – Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe Oscar Peterson – Night Train James Spencer – Nightfall Leith Stevens – Easy Mood Julie London – In The Middle Of A Kiss Brent Laidler – Downtown By Nine Plas Johnson – Tanya Morton Gould – Solitude Frank Sinatra – In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Lee Konitz – Memories Of You Dexter Gordon – The Shadow Of Your Smile Late Night Jazz Piano – Love For Sale Leith Stevens – Private Blues Denis Solee – Body And Soul

Tonight, we’ve got exotic rhythms with Chaino as part of our Lounge special, there are lounge legends, a few curious stories, and even a letter that might stir up some trouble at home. So, fix yourself something strong, find a spot in the shadows, and let’s step into the sophisticated world of swank.”   www.cocktailnation.net   Ultra Beaver Lounge – La Playa Narco Lounge Combo – White Rum FEATURE -Lounge Special Chain0 Chaino-Sumac Paul Anka – Jump Messerschups – Night Stripper Freddy Cano – Dance of the Firewoman Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass –Weekend in Waikiki Ixtahuele – House of the Gods Mr Moai and the Tikiheads – Pineapple Paradise James Bond Sextet – Casino Royale Eddie Palmieri – Azúcar Frank Bennett – You’re Just Too Hip Baby Frank Sinatra – River, Stay From My Door

I was once young and naive ..now I am old and naive which ironically Evian spelt backwards. www.cocktailnation.net Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again Elainne Elias- Everything I Love Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy Joe Lovano-I'm All For You Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me

I always thought that the Shakin Stevens song Green Door was the perfect analogy for subculture.  www.cocktailnation.net Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby Joey Altruda- Christy The Sharps- Besame Mucho Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance The Martini Kings - Taboo The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging Percy Faith- The Nearness of You Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain Orchestra Superstring- Linonine Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind John Neel-Blue Martini Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love