Cocktail Nation

It's a sound that says something wonderful is about to happen!
 
Dave Miller Trio- You Must Believe in Spring
Tomas Janzon- Beatrice
Miguel De Leon-My Brother, My Friend
Joan Watson-Jones- Here's To Life
Sarah Elgeti Quartet- Snow
The Coachella Valley Trio- What's New
Christopher Hollyday- Dedicated To You
Bill Frisell -Lush Life 
Judy Wexler - 09 - It's Only Smoke 
Doug MacDonald and The Tarmac Ensemble -  I Thought About You 
Daphna Levy-Only You
Relaxing Piano Crew-Lounge Soul Mate
Lounge Crew-Gin And Tonic
Roland Kirk Quartet- Django
Mcclenty Hunter- I Remember When

It's the best form of therapy
Aya Fukiage- Solitude
Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches
Thad Jones- Minor On Top
Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland
Luke Gillespie- Round Midnight
Helen Merrill-What’s New
Dave Flippo Trio- Secret Love
Milt Jackson- Now's the Time

Lets bring the light down a step
 David Carbonara- Lights Out
 Lyn Stanley- After The Lights Go Down Low
 Melanchrino Strings - Soft Lights And Sweet Music
Angela Hagenbach-Quietly There
Annita Ray-Slow Glow
Beegie Adair-Moonglow
Frances Bergen- Soft Lights and Sweet Music
George Shearing- A Handful of Stars
Gerry Mulligan- Night Lights
Robert Farnon-By Candlelight
Singers Unlimited- So Many Stars
Julie London- Dark 
Marty Paich- Dusk Light
Robert Farnon-By Candlelight
Stacey Kent- The Changing Lights
Vic Damone- When Lights Are Low
Mel Henke- Let's Put Out the Lights
Monica Ramey-I'll Close My Eyes 
Pam Garner-The Lamp Is Low
Stacey Kent- The Changing Lights 
Vic Damone- When Lights Are Low

The Chairman’s Chocolate Secret
This week on Cocktail Nation, we're opening the confidential files on Frank Sinatra with the debut of a brand-new segment, Sinatra Confidential. Discover the extraordinary story of the Chairman of the Board, Italian chocolates, and the one thing he simply refused to do, no matter how much money was involved.
We'll also uncover the remarkable Cold War secret hidden inside a wooden carving of the Great Seal of the United States, share a little Deep Thought, offer some Swank Advice, and explore the latest from Lounge Life Magazine.
Plus, there's news from the Martini Kings, a look at the world of swank entertainment, and plenty of beautiful music to keep you company.
So pour yourself something suitably sophisticated, settle into your favourite chair, and join me for another evening of cool music, curious stories and the finer things in life.
This is Cocktail Nation with Koop Kooper.
This Week's Playlist
Tom Gaebel — The CatThe Tikiyaki Orchestra — MexotiqueFrank Sinatra — Come Fly With Me (Live at the Sands)Astrud Gilberto — Beach SambaJoshua Cippolla — Midnight SeaCombustible Edison — UtopiaVoodoo 5 — HypnocoinMesserschups — Wicked GameMartini Kings — Much Girls Go ByDave Holland — Blue JeanBarry Gray — Formula 5Mancini — Breakfast at Tiffany'sBill Irwin — Romance in the TropicsCodename — Underworld EarlMantovani — Besame Mucho

Welcome aboard this week’s Cocktail Nation, where we’re setting sail with Ahoy Cruises, taking a trip into the atomic fantasies of the 1950s, and discovering just how much The Jetsons got right about the future.
We’ll explore Ford’s extraordinary nuclear-powered car concept, enjoy a little lounge life, and ponder the curious business of cleaning a room. Plus, next week I’ll introduce a new segment for 2027, Sinatra Confidential, uncovering the legendary stories behind the Chairman of the Board.
So pour yourself something suitably sophisticated, settle into the lounge, and enjoy the ride.
This week’s playlist:
Royal Crown - Brazil
Don Tiki - Billions of Brazillians
Tom Pecena - Ahoy Cruises
The Three Bars - Caribbean Cruise
Janet Seidel - Charade
Pink Martini - Ninna Nanna
Martini Heaven - Alcoholiday
Tikiyaki Orchestra - Bachelor Number 2
Skip Heller - Hurricane Apartment
OSS117 - Spicy Spy
Tiki Joe’s Ocean - Polynesian Dreams
Chaino - Bongos Whistling
101 Strings - Summer of '42 Theme
Burt Bacharach - Pacific Coast Highway
SG Sound - Escapade Velocity