Cocktail Nation

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're pulling up a chair at one of Hollywood's most legendary hideaways, where Sinatra's Rat Pack held court and whispers of JFK and Marilyn Monroe still linger in the air. We'll meet Joshua Cipolla and explore his latest music, uncover the delightfully awkward tale of a lovestruck—or perhaps not-so-lovestruck—elephant at a Sydney Zoo, and hear a heartfelt letter from Maine about the surprising power of lounge music. Add plenty of exotic sounds, swank tunes and a deep thought that might make you rethink the snooze button.
Combustible Edison - Vertigogo
Frank Wess - Pin Up
Joshua Cipolla - Some Far Off Place
Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads - Road To Caliente
OMFO - Whimsical Realm
Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass - St. Maria Arranz Of L'Exotighost
Sergio Mendes - The Joker
Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician
Kurt Elling - Los Angeles
Triptych - Hanging On For The Ride
Blue Hawaiians - Savage Night
Keith Williams - Sound And The Fury
Ultra Beaver Lounge - Nena

Things can start in many different ways.
 
Lucky Duckies- The Way You Look Tonight 
Nat King Cole -George Shearing- A Beautiful Friendship
Octobop - Blue Mist
Acca Daiquiris Witchcraft
Chet Baker Moon Love
Jackie Gleason -Dinah
Carol Fredette-You'd Better Go Know
Beegie Adair-In The Wee Small Hours
Allen Smith Quartet -It Could Happen To You
Nat King Cole-Your Looking At Me
Martin Denny-Martinique
Piero Piccioni - The Rendezvous
Jim Buening - Praire Calling
Oscar Peterson-In The Still Of The Night
Art Pepper-Deep Purple
Rene Bloch-Harlem Nocturne

Sometimes you just have to let go
Lyn Stanley -More Than You Know
Stacey Kent-No Moon At Al
Warren Baker-Harlem Nocturne
Julie Lyin Quintet-Love For Sale
Martini Heaven -Tangonova
David Carbonara-Nearing The End
George Shearing -September In The Rain
Linda Lawson -Where Flamingos Fly
Sarah McKenzie-Paris In The Rain
Bill Evans-Come Rain Or Come Shine
Jacques Lousier Trio -Satie Gnossienne
Allen Smith Quartet-Fredie The Freeloader
Richard Maltby -Let’s Fall In Love
Jackie Gleason-Dark is The Night
Kenyon Hopkins -Cool Village
Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair
James Spencer-Crush On you

This week Jason Whiton is back with Spyvibe, new music from The Manakooras, we have a deep thought on golf, lounge life magazine …a Winston Churchill story along with the best lounge and exotica from across the globe
 
Voodoo Organist - Dry Martinis and Wet Bikinis
Daniel Pemberton - The Investigator
Voodoo 5 - I Just Don't Understand
Lushy - French 75
Mark Riddle - Eye of the Idol
Tiki Delights - Nani Wahine
Barry Morgan - Big Bossa
Janet Seidel - Charade
Piero Piccioni - Ballade
The Manakooras - Tropical Call
Pink Martini - No Hay Problema
Serge Gainsbourg - L'Eau à la Bouche
Martini Kings - Music to Watch Girls Go By
Tom Gaebel - The Cat
Joshua Cipolla-Tuxedos By the Beach
 

Well here we are back and this week as I broadcast from North Queensland whilst on vacation by the beach as I escape the winter of Sydney for a beachside escape in the warm tropical north of Day Dream island
 
Gary Wells joins us this week for a look at the life of Robert Redford, with impending Space X IPO we have some space chat coming your way.
 
Jetset Unlimited - The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Messerchups - Wicked Game
Voodoo 5 - Chato's Ride
Ixtahuele - Pathways To Paradise
Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull
Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique
OMFO - Whimsical Realm
Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician
Clousaaux - Reum With A View
Cocktail Inn - Tequila
Combustible Edison - Utopia
Nutty - Purple Panther
Piero Piccioni - Agente 077
Richard Cheese - Get The Party Started