Cocktail Nation
Join Kooper in the Sydney Penthouse as he spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekend podcast.During the week Koop posts his music only Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse show where you can enjoy cocktail jazz at the end of your day. Follow Koop at the offical facebook page @cocktailnationradio
Episodes

Sunday May 25, 2025
Evenings At The Penthouse-Jazzanese
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
I've been studying a new language it's called Jazzanese.
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Miki Yamanka -Monks Dream
Jackie and Roy Stopping The Clock
Errol Garner-I Only Have Eyes For You
Nat King Cole-Penthouse Serenade
Ahmad Jamal-I’m Alone With You
Three Sounds-Warm Blue Stream
Sunset Boulevard Jazz Trio- Pent Up House
Cy Coleman -Playboys Theme
Orchestra Exotia-Miserlou
Metropolitan Saxaphone Quartet-Sophisticated Lady
Chet Baker-Love Walked In
Lionel Hampton-Love Walked In
Living Strings -Claire De Lune
Georgia Carr-Softly

Saturday May 24, 2025
Cool and Strange Music the Book
Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Tonight on Cocktail Nation, it’s a wild ride through retro cool—from exotica to space-age jazz, mid-century poetry, vintage scams, and the strange sounds of cult classics. Plus, Dana Countryman joins us to celebrate Cool and Strange Music! The Book
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited – Sitar Jerk
Martini Kings – Dance of the Virgins
Dana Countryman – The Spy from Outer Space
Robert Sharples – Public Eye
Quincy Jones – Peter Gunn
Chet Baker – Crazy She Calls Me
Marcus McLaurine – You Made Me Smile
Waitiki 7 – Tiki
Herbie Hancock – The Thief
Steve Allee Band – Full House
Voodoo 5 – Highway 99
Midday Mai Tais – Lazy Hammock

Friday May 23, 2025
Evenings At The Penthouse-Miami Madness
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
I love Miami, I fell in love in Miami and I really love it's vibe and the cool buildings there..the heat though is a little hard to handle.
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George Shearing Mambo In Miami
Julie London-I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plans
The Hi Los-Nice Work If You Can Get It
Bob Mintzers Big Band- I Want To Be Happy
George Dunning-Torn Shirt
Bill Evans-Milestones
Art Pepper -All the Things You Are
Thelonius Monk-Round Midnight
Diana Krall-Besame Mucho
Sharin Marie Cline-I Wanna Be Loved
Roger Davidson Trio -Celia

Thursday May 22, 2025
Evenings At The Penthouse-Raining Again In Sydney
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Very often it's raining outside late at night when I sit down to do this show for you. Tonight is no different!
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Atlantic Five Jazz Band–The Days of Wine & Roses
Suzanne Pittson–I Get Sentimental Over Nothing
The Blue Notes–The Crown Main Theme (Piano Rendition)
The Blue Notes–The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition)
Player Piano–Doctor Who Theme
Steven Bear–The Departure (From Gattaca)
The Mastersounds–I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me
Bob Dorough–Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Steve Allee Big Band–Zebra II
Out Of Abingdon–Substation 75
Mike Bardash Quintet-The Polygon Suite: And Then What
The Verve Jazz Ensemble-Dolphin Dance
Angela Hagenbach–Slow Hot Wind
George Shearing–I Love You

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Evenings At The Penthouse-Windy Night
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Tonight the Penthouse is moving just slightly as a strong wind moves through Sydney.
I'm not worried though, I just sway with the breeze 25 storeys up.
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Chet Baker-The Wind
Frank Bennett-Temple music
Miles Davis-So What
Stacy Kent-The Changing Lights
Oscar Pettiford-Stardust
Ellen LaFurn When Sunny Gets Blue
Antonio Adolfo-Natureza
Larry Gelb-If my Life Were Pleasant
Orchestra Superstring -Easy

Lounge Leader Koop Kooper
Broadcasting from the Sydney Penthouse, Koop Kooper brings you Lounge and Exotica each and every week. A selection of Classic and Neo Lounge.
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