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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

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Sean Leiter

Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Sean Leiter