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

Saturday May 17, 2025
Words With Wellsy-Alone
Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
Tonight a stylish mix of retro lounge, exotica, and space-age jazz, featuring artists like Alien Fashion Show, Joey Altruda, and Nutty
Gary Wells brings us a mid century Poet in Words With Wellsy
We dive into midcentury pop culture with features on vintage homes, daring prison escapes, and odd historical facts.
World Of Swank Gig Guide will keep you in the loop with cool upcoming shows from coast to coast.
Smooth tunes, deep thoughts, and a touch of tiki—this show is your passport to the world of swank that we like to call Cocktail Nation.
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Messerchups- Pink Pantheratu
Nutty-The Boys Are Back At Dino's
Vibexotica- Humboldt To Raoria
JG Thirlwell- Woodhouse
Voodoo 5-Desolation Center
The Swongos - Drunk On A Carousel
Alien Fashion Show- Rocket 95
Octobop- Have You Hugged Your Martian Today_
Joey Altruda- Remembering Jobim
Ìxtahuele - Moonflower
Steve Allee Big Band- Naptown Nights
Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra Solo's Samba
Neal Hefti- Cool Blue

Thursday May 15, 2025
Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario-Final Assessment
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week bring you a summary of the great Lotharios.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Evenings At The Penthouse-Meditation
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Meditation helps me deal with people…Mainly by helping me imagine I’m somewhere else entirely.
Albare- Meditation
Don Nelson- As long As I Live
Martini Kings- Rancho Mirage
Dj Bonebrake Trio High Low
The Gene Rains Group- Tiki
Dave Bruebeck- Lapaloma Azul
Ruth Cameron -Something Cool
Gerry Mulligan- Night lights
Stan Getz- Round Midnight
Freddy Cole-Waiter ,ask the man to play the Blues
Chet Baker-Worrying The Life Out Of Me
Relaxing Piano Crew -Up for Anything
Jazz Vibraphone- Vibraphone Impressions
Milt Jackson- Opus Pocus

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Alone With Words With Wellsy-American Girl
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
This week we take a look at a book about Edie Sedgwick

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Evenings At The Penthouse-Sheltering From the Troubles Of The World
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Yes there are a lot of them, so I shall envelope myself with Cocktail Jazz and make it all go away.
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Stanley Turrentine- Troubles of the World
Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair
Lea Delaria- Call Me
Miles Davis-When Lights Are Low

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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