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Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario - Dai LLewllyn

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 Dai LLewllyn

Evenings At The Penthouse-Dressed for Success

I once had a meeting with a billionaire and I was surprised at how badly he dressed..sloppy clothes, food stains and crappy shoes. I walked in wearing an Italian suit and a Rolex on my wrist. It struck me as hilarious that I looked like the billionaire and he looked like the pauper.
That said I will take my style over his every day.
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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
Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town
jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders
Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms

Skip Heller Voodoo 5 Mojave After Dark -Full Interview

Last weekend I spoke to Skip Heller about his new album with Voodoo 5  called Mojave After Dark which features his new bride Lena Cardinale. Here is the full interview and we play "Opening/ Midnight at Lucca's Snakebite Lounge" as a track to go with the album.
To grab both his albums head to https://skiphellersvoodoo5.bandcamp.com/album/the-exotic-sounds-of-skip-heller

Alone With Words With Wellsy-The Way You Wear Your Hat

This week we take a look at an interesting book about Sinatra's Style

Evenings At The Penthouse-Australia's Murder Capital

Yes Adelaide I am looking at you...While Adelaide isn't the "murder capital" in a literal sense, it has gained a reputation for being one due to a few high-profile cases, including the Snowtown murders and the Truro murders. These cases have contributed to a perception of the city as a place with a high murder rate.
It's probably not true that it's dangerous ..but no offence I won't be going there any time soon!
 
Eddie Costa- Adelaide
John Neel and his Orch- Midnight Blues
Mantovani- The Sound of Music
Mantovani- Goodbye Again
Frank Sinatra- It's All Right with Me
Ran Blake- Ten Cents a Dance
Lyn Stanley- It's Crazy
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Nathan Haines-Lament
Lary Gelb- Luiza
Jackie Gleason- My Funny Valentine
Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues