Best Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper Podcasts (2025)

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Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard 1:00:34

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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.…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Obsession 59:30

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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…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Noir Files 1:05:01

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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 Ann…

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Lounge Special-Chaino 59:47

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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…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Naive Youth 59:34

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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 Stan…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-What is Behind the Green Door 59:59

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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- T…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Clothes Maketh The Man 1:00:29

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Let's face it, what would we be without them! Nudists I guess www.cocktailnation.net John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile A…

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Spyvibe-Naked City 1:01:09

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Tonight, we’ve got a journey through the world of intrigue with our Spyvibe segment talking The Naked City, a little something to make you think with our Deep Thought, and a curious tale in our Stuff segment that you won’t believe. We’ll also check out what’s shaking across the globe in the World of Swank Gig Guide, and I’ve got a letter from one o…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Sex and Seduction 1:01:43

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A raunchy adults only special tonight...well musically at least! www.cocktailnation.net Lind Rene – Sexe Bill Irwin – Seduction Combustible Edison – Seduction Dolf Vaner Linden and his Orchestra – Mood Magenta Eartha Kitt – Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) Gerry Mulligan – She Didn’t... Yes, She Didn’t Say No Jackie Gleason – Girl Of My Dreams Jack…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love 1:01:24

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When things are new, that is the most amazing moment. www.cocktailnation.net Gordon Langford – Pretty Girl By Moonlight Ann-Margaret – A Bachelor In Paradise Astrud Gilberto – So Nice Beverly Kenney – For All We Know Billie Holiday – These Foolish Things Buddy Greco – Let Me Love You Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips Cocktail Inn – I Can’t Take M…

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Evenings At The Penthouse- Touch 1:03:54

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Touch, it's the connection we can't explain. www.cocktailnation.net Barry Morgan- The Touch of You Dean Martin- Hands Across the Table Ferrante And Teicher- Touch Me In The Morning Jackie Gleason- Caress Jackie Gleason- Sentimental Touch Joanie Sommers- Just Squeeze Me Johnny Costa- A Kiss from You Julie London- I've Got You Under My Skin Liza Minn…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Cloud 9 1:00:12

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What is your cloud 9? www.cocktailnation.net George Shearing Trio – Midnight on Cloud 69 Morricone – Una Voce Allo Specchio Billy Lester – What Is This Thing Called Love Suzanne Pittson – The Secret Life of Plants Atlantic Five Jazz Band – The Days of Wine & Roses Cocktail Inn – I Can't Take My Eyes Off You Ken Griffin – Ebb Tide Beegie Adair Trio …

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Words with Wellsy-From Here To The Great Unknown 1:00:33

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Tonight we’ll take a trip into the wonderful world of lounge music and along the way we’ll step into the great unknown with our feature segment, Words with Wellsy. We’ve got some fascinating mid-century tidbits in Lounge Life Magazine— In our Stuff Segment, we’ll revisit a Cold War clash that took place not in a war room, but in a model American ki…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams 1:00:02

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I'm going to break the cardinal rule of socialising and tell you about a weird dream I had last night. www.cocktailnation.net Piano Dreamers – Take Five Jazz Lounge Zone – Relaxing Piano Music Edward Newton – Misty Misty Steven Bear – The Departure The Blue Notes – The Crown Main Theme Piano Dreamers – Despacito Patrik Pietschmann – The Force Theme…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Out On The Town 59:56

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I love a night on the town, I love that you never know what will happen, who you will meet and where it might go. www.cocktailnation.net Bill Charlap-All Across The City Kevin Mahogany--City of Lights Julie London- Get Out Of Town Kait Dunton- Carl's Back in Town June Hutton- It's The Talk Of The Town Denis Solar-New York City Cops Laurindo Almeida…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Behind the Wheel 1:01:35

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You know I don't get the Chauffeur idea...personally I prefer to drive. www.cocktailnation.net Sammy Davis Jr -the Show Of Your Smile Dexter Gordon-Stairway to The Stars Ellias Maralis-Never Let Me Go Cannonball Aderly-Love For Sale Freedie Roach-Pastel James Spencer-the Scarlet Hour Bill Conti Cocktails Michel Le Grand=The Thomas Crown Affair Netw…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Chromatic 1:00:14

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All the colours are on display, not it's not a show about LSD. www.cocktailnation.net Stacy Kent-Double Rainbow Anne Philips-When Sunny Gets Blue Beverly Kenney- It's a Blue World Sue Raney-Blue Tears Stanley Black-The Moon Was Yellow Jaimee Paul-That Old Black Magic James Spencer -In A Blue Mood Jobim- The Red Blouse Mile Davis- Blue In Green Sing…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Humming My Theme Song 59:34

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Why do people look at me strangely when I hum this tune? www.cocktailnation.net Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered Allen Dennard -Dusk Cocktail Inn- Summer Samba Warren Wo…

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Unsolved Mysteries of the 50's -MK Ultra 1:00:36

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Tonight we’ll sip on some new music and the Enchanted Tiki Cats, take a spy-flavored detour with Hugo Montenegro and Al Hirt, and dive into this week’s 50’s Mystery on MK Ultra. We’ll remember Latin-jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, and share a strange slice of television history with Milton Berle and Detroit’s bathroom rush. www.cocktailnation.net Proje…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Which Way? 1:01:42

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Let's take a Detour and see where it takes us. www.cocktailnation.net Solitaire Miles-Detour Bryan Schwartz -The Very thought of you Andy Pratt Trio– Patricia Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror The Victor Feldman Trio-Dream Dance Allen Dennard -Dusk …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Gentlemen prefer blondes 1:00:36

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It's true, what can I say! www.cocktailnation.net Marilyn Monroe -Kiss Vicki Benet-Tenderly June Christy-Night People Doris Day-Serenade in Blue Dolores Grey -You Go to My Head Beverly Kenney-It Only Happens When I Dance With You Peggy Lee-You’re My Thrill Julie London with Bud Shank Quintet -In the Still of the Night Helen Merrill- The Thrillis Go…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Careful 1:00:45

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Be careful of what song you choose when you are planning a wedding, it could send of the wrong message! www.cocktailnation.net Atlantic Five Jazz Band - The Days of Wine & Roses Suzanne Pittson - The Secret Life of Plants Mitch Towne - Ode To Kenny Geroge Shearing Trio - Midnight on Cloud 69 DJ BoneBrakeTrio - Bernstein 007 Beegie Adair Trio - Stra…

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Lounge Special-Les Baxter 1:00:41

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This week on the Cocktail Nation, we slip into something velvet-lined for a Les Baxter lounge special—featuring part of a fascinating chat with James Spencer, the man behind a deep dive book on the godfather of exotica himself. We've got brand-new music from Jim Bacchi and the Tikiyaki Orchestra, Plus, our usual cocktail of curated cool: a bizarre …

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Love Songs Left In Odd Places 1:04:10

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Careful when you look through your car, you never know what a young lady might have left for you. www.cocktailnation.net Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Bill Evan’s-Waltz for Debby Cedar Walton- Skylark Bill Charlap- One Morning In May Sarah Vaughan- Misty Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues. Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love De…

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Evenings At The Penthouse-A Dentist Appointment 1:01:09

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I just remembered that it's at 230 www.cocktailnation.net Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile Stanley Turrentine Trio- Wee Hour Theme Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town Lea Delaria- Call Me Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops Don Shirley-One for My Baby Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay O…

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Unsolved Mysteries of The 1950’s-Sam Shephard 1:00:34

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Obsession 59:30

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Noir Files 1:05:01

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Lounge Special-Chaino 59:47

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Naive Youth 59:34

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Evenings At The Penthouse-What is Behind the Green Door 59:59

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Clothes Maketh The Man 1:00:29

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Spyvibe-Naked City 1:01:09

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Sex and Seduction 1:01:43

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Evenings At The Penthouse-New Love 1:01:24

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Evenings At The Penthouse- Touch 1:03:54

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Cloud 9 1:00:12

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Words with Wellsy-From Here To The Great Unknown 1:00:33

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Strange Dreams 1:00:02

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Out On The Town 59:56

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Behind the Wheel 1:01:35

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Chromatic 1:00:14

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Humming My Theme Song 59:34

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Unsolved Mysteries of the 50's -MK Ultra 1:00:36

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Which Way? 1:01:42

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Gentlemen prefer blondes 1:00:36

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Careful 1:00:45

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Lounge Special-Les Baxter 1:00:41

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Evenings At The Penthouse-Love Songs Left In Odd Places 1:04:10

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Evenings At The Penthouse-A Dentist Appointment 1:01:09