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Bill Evans-All of You

Neal Hefti- Legs

George Shearing-Have A Heart

Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes

Richard Maegraith-Whisper

Denis Solee-Body and Soul

Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses

Melanchrino Strings-Stardust

Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time

Miki Yamanaka- Eyes

Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, we've got a little bit of everything for you... Sammy Davis Jr, some strange transmissions from outer space, a trip through the latest edition of Lounge Life Magazine, and a few events you might want to put on your calendar. Plus, we've got a coconut, a martini or two, and another mystery waiting for you. So pour yourself something nice and come on in... 

Nick Perito and his Orchestra - Misirlou
The Loco Nui Combo - Taboo
Sammy Davis Jr - Something's Gotta Give
Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations - F...

Behold it's glory

Terry Snyder -Theme From 

Blossom Dearie-Manhatten

Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time

Oscar Moore Trio -Come in Out Of The Rain

John Buzan Trio Ill Wind

Jackie Gleason -I Can't Get Started

David Rose -Like Young

Stan Getz-Moonlight In Vermont

Oscar Peterson Dreamsville

Stan Levy Quintet-What Can I Say

June Christy- Lonely House

Brent Laidler-Keep Me In Mind

Virginia Scheneck-Being Me

Jackie Gleason-Hey There Lonely Girl

not pictures, I mean closing them 

Adam Smalle -Blues To Yous

Bill Evans -Time Remembered

Cal Trader-Cool

Cocktail Inn -Stella By Starlight

Jackie Gleason It's Alright By Me

David Carbonara -Betty Walks Alone

Les Baxter Luna Rhapsody

Al Anthony -Ebb Tide

Mary Stallings- Slow Hot Wind

Warne Marsh-Autumn In New York

Sunday in New York

Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul

Janet Seidel- I Got Lost In His Arms

James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy

This week we open the pages of Era Magazine, explore the latest discoveries from the world of lounge, and travel through the sounds and style of a more glamorous age.

In Lounge Life Magazine, we visit homes that captured the dream of tomorrow, while the Stuff Segment takes us into the Pacific during World War II for the incredible survival story of a young naval officer who would later become one of the world’s most famous figures.

Plus, a mysterious piece of Canberra furniture may contain secrets from the Cold War, we’ll discover what...

Let Me tell you why I hate it

Honolulu Transport-Marvelous

Andy Pratt -Patricia

Towner Galaher-Simone

Moricone90-Lounge Music

Rob Dixon-Caravan

George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady

Roger Williams-This Guys In Love With You

Robert Drasnin-Kahula Mist

Paul Weston-When It’s Sleepy Time DownTown

Edward Simon-Monks Mood

John Eric Booth-Girl Talk

Ellen La Fern -So Nice

Johnny Costa- Just One Of Those Things

Who is the Heppest Cat in Town

Steve Slagle-Reflections

Jeremy Pelt - Be the Light

Verve Jazz Ensemble- Midnight In The Air

Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger

Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orche Davenport Blues

Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada

Monica Mancini- Moment To Moment

Andy Pratt Trio-Soon

The Rob Dixon Quintet-The Very Thought Of You

Cliff Korman- Ternura

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re stepping into the shadows with a little international intrigue as SpyVibe takes us deep into the strange and stylish world of Branded to Kill — the legendary Japanese spy noir where assassins, mystery and surreal 1960s cool collide.

We’ll explore a lost cinematic gem, discover why tiki culture continues to make a triumphant comeback, and take a trip back to the days when advertising campaigns looked more like declarations of war — including Melbourne’s bizarre battle against a very dangerous enemy.

Plus, we’ll open th...

Here is a story about a surprise knock

Bill Evans - Detour Ahead

Frank Sinatra - Stars Fell On Alabama

Hank Garland - Blame It On My Youth

James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day

Mel Tormé - I Know Your Heart

Nat King Cole - I Know That You Know

Tony Bennett - Just Friends

Gene Howard - The Man I Love

Patricia Scott - You Leave Me Breathless 

Roger Williams - Some Enchanted Evening

Sue Evans - Di...

Zero sense of direction, I would get lost in a paper bag, but hey that's my endearing quality

Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere

Sarah Vaughan - Misty (Live At The Garden, Copenhagen, 1963)

Ray Brown Trio - Everything I Love

Marcus McLaurine - Ballad For Sandy Hook

One Cocktails - Whoopsy Daisy

Out Of Abingdon - What Kind Of Life

Mel Tormé - Stardust

Master Sounds - I've Never Been Before / Don't Blame Me

Kenny Burrell - Low Li...

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into deep space with a mysterious encounter that left one man questioning everything he knew. We’ll uncover a Cold War spy story from the atomic age, open the pages of Lounge Life Magazine for Hollywood romance and retro design, and explore why the vinyl revival continues to keep the music alive. Plus, tiki sounds, beach vibes, and all the sophistication you’ve come to expect from the world of Cocktail Nation.

So pour yourself a drink, settle into your favourite chair, and join us for another journey into the lo...

Let me tell you about a man who had an argument with the biggest boss in the universe

Gerard Masters Trio- The Fall of Lucifer 

Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland 

Dan Cray Trio- Moon River 

DJ Bonebrake- High Low 

Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada 

James Spencer- It Only Happens When I Dance With You 

Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches 

Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff 

The Mastersounds- I've Never Been in Love Before _ Don't Blame Me

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading for the beach, the Retro Zone and a world of surf, sand and sophistication.

Wellsy takes us back to the story of Gidget, while we explore lost islands and tropical sounds with a soundtrack made for cocktails under the palm trees.

In Lounge Life Magazine, we’ll discover what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960s, and the surprising story behind a famous Marilyn Monroe photoshoot.

Plus, the Space Race gets a little awkward as we look at the Soviet mission that tried to beat Apol...

Got a problem, let me solve it for you. Disclaimer- All Care No Responsibility.

Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You

Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real

Percy Faith -Out Of This World

Mantovani- As Time Goes By

Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon

Three Suns- There Goes My Heart

Carlini-World Of Strings

Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady

Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart

James Spencer-Mallorca

Chris Connnor -Lush Life

Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment

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Not talking about sofas baby!

Bill Evans Waltz For Debbie

Chet Baker-What A Difference A Day Makes

Beegie Adair -In The Wee Small Hours of the morning

Beegie Adair All The Way

Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together

Gene Gaffer Trio-Blues For Alice

Peter Paulson Trio -Time Remembered

Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers

Zoot Sims-How Deep Is The Ocean

Martial Solal-Round Midnight

Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City

Diana Krall-The Look Of Love

Coltrane -Too Young t...

Tonight we’re drifting between mystery and mid-century glamour.

We kick off with one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved cases—the Somerton Man—still puzzling investigators decades later, still refusing to give up his secrets.

Along the way, we’ll drop into vintage lounge life with a mix of sacred chants, tiki rhythms, and deep island vibes that feel like they’ve been pulled from a forgotten record crate in some seaside bar that no longer exists.

Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party

Magic Sands - Vaquero

Have you had a high one recently? I think the company is sure there is a small country living in the Penthouse.

Miles Davis - When Lights Are Low

Andy Sheppard Quartet - And A Day

James Morrison - Deep Purple

Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight

Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere

Frank Sinatra - They Thought Of You

Richard Lennox - Waterfront

The Martini Kings - Poincianna

Calvin Keys - Can't Get Started Ft Elmer Gibson

...

The world looks a lot different to 25 years ago

Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind

Hiromi-Uncertainty

Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty

Orchestra Superstring- Haru

Bill Charlap- All Across the City

Jonny Greenwood- Spencer

Dianne Schuur- When October Goes

Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso 

Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover

Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well

The Martini Kings - Taboo

Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music

James Spencer- Street Of Dreams

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

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 - Pr...

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

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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

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 Ri...

Lets chat about the good things in life.

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Nat King Cole-Lush Life

Ray Anthony- September Song

Reg Owen-Oh You Beautiful Girl

101 Strings Orchestra-A Man And A Woman

Cal Trader-Cool

Beegie Adair-Dancing On The Ceiling

Bill Evans -Luck Be A Lady

Billy May-Girl Talk

Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend

Cocktail Inn-The  Way You Look Tonight

Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin

Barney Mccall -Mysteriss

Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont

Peter P...

My favourite place is reclining in my Eames chair with a book

Robert Irving -Octobre

Antonio Carlos Jobim-Favela

George shearing-If I Should Lose You

Henri Mancini- Blue Satin

Les Baxter -A Taste Of Honey

Michelle Lordi-I Fall In Love To Easy

Diana Krall-Dream

Garry Peacock-When I Fall In Love

Kurt Rosenwinkel- You Go To My Head

Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed

Frank Bennett-Love Carefully

Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops

Jane Hutton-Day By Day<...

This week no neo lounge or exotica, for a change we are skaking it up and playing only classic lounge, it’s a little more work for me because we need more songs as they were shorter back in the day!

Our feature this week is a 50’s mystery call  the Wichita Twins. A weird missing children story.

We bring you the The Marching Band Cold War story that caused a massive uproar, Lounge life magazine and the World of Swank gig guide

Lalo Schifrin - Mission...

Living in the clouds and Lounging up high

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Jackie Gleason-Ghost Of A Chance

George Shearing-The Days Of Wine And Roses

101 Strings-Maria Maria

Beverly Kenny -It's Magic

Billy May-Cocktails For Two

Oscar Peterson-Dreamsville

Reg Owen-Ask Anyone Who Knows

Henry Mancini-The Windmills Of Your Mind

Beegie  Adair-Love

Stanley Black -They Say It’s Wonderful

Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul

Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low

Diana Krall-Devil May Care

Frank Ben...

Welcome to Cocktail Nation, your ticket to the ultimate retro lifestyle!

Mark Riddle stops by the Penthouse this week to talk about his latest album Dark Rituals

We flip through Lounge Life Magazine to contrast modern existential dread with mid-century optimism. Plus, our Stuff Segment explores the tragic, supersonic beauty of the XB-70 Valkyrie bomber.

We also bring you global tour dates and fresh lounge gigs to attend

Dana Countryman - The Spy From Outer Space

Combustible Edison - Spy Vs Spy

M...

The best combination, Romance and Hi Fi!

Phineas Newborn – Love And Marriage

Dave Lowe – No Time To Die

Nathan Haines – Lament

Ella Fitzgerald – Mood Indigo

Teddy Randazzo – The Countess

Dan Stein – Elegant Manhattan

Marty Paich Trio – Dusk Light

Frank Sinatra – It’s All Right With Me

Denis Farnon – Highballs At Villa Rienza

Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops

Dave Grusin – The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.

Chet Baker – Blue Thoughts

Baby Grand – Just Drive

Sam Rivers...

Let me tell you about a collection I had.

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The Blue Notes - The Mandalorian Theme (Piano Rendition)

Sir Julian - A Man And A Woman

Percy Faith - Dancing In The Dark (Remastered)

Joey Altruda - Playboy's Theme

Jeff Steinberg - A Martini Built For Two

James Morrison - The Master Plan

Grace Knight - Sophisticated Lady

Combustible Edison - Pink Victim

Chet Baker - When Lights Are Low

Bobby Hackett - Alcoholic...

How about one that spins!

Calum Upton – Revolving Restaurant

Don Nuzzo – Bonded

Eddie Costa – I’ve Never Been In Love Before

Henry Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind

Jazz Singles – Another Cocktail

Joey Altruda – Christy

Joey Altruda – Cocktails With Joey

John Neel – Bury Me Blue

Marlena Shaw – Ahmad’s Blues

Matt Holsen – Plenty Jaunty

Orchestra Superstring – Linonine

Oscar Moore – April In Paris

Swingin Palms – Asleep On The Shore

Miles Davis-So What

The Martin

Cn849 -Spyvibe 

Tonight we take a look at late night tv show moment from the 60’s in light of the cancelation of Colbert on the late show this week, I have a deep thought for you, world of swank gig guide, Spyvibe with Jason Whiton on the Cat and some new music.

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Magic Sands-Vaquero

Steve Yeager - Catwalk

Lalo Schifrin-The Cat

Joshua Cipolla - Tuxedos By the Beach

Ennio Morricone - Missione Segreta

Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo

V...

This week Gary Wells is here with the story of Natalia Zakharenko…who’s that …well you might know her as Natalie Wood! We have lots of new music for you. Lounge Life Magazine, a deep thought and the collapse of an airline in the fifties in our stuff segment 

Joshua Cipolla - The Midnight Sea

Frank Wess - The Lizard

Cocktail Inn - Tequila

OMFO - Whimsical Realm

Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat

Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician

Swongos - Wanderoo

Ul...

You know the kind, they wear shades at night!

Frank Bennett – You're Too Hip Baby

Stan Kenton – Once In A While

The Metro Strings – Vacation Time

Anita O'Day – Angel Eyes

Frank Pourcel And His Orchestra – Italia Romantica

Hugo Winterhalter – People

Jack De Mello And His Imperial Strings – Makalapua

Julie O’Hara Sextet – Angel Eyes

KPM – Piano At The Plaza

John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low

Hampton Hawes -Hamptons Pulpit

Bill Evans-All Of You

Les Baxter & The 101 Str...

What is it for you...chocolate maybe?

Morton Gould – Temptation

Angie Hubbard – Black Coffee

Chet Baker – The Touch Of Your Lips

Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight

Janet Seidel – Baltimore Oriole

Julie London – I Got Lost In His Arms

Liberace – I Hear A Rhapsody

Mancini – The Windmills Of Your Mind

Paris Mitchell Strings – Easy To Love

Plas Johnson – Tanya

Sally Street – Teach Me Tonight

Lavay Smith-Gee Baby. Ain’t I Good To You

Shirley Moon-S...

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, television history changed forever.

A decision that would create the modern TV rerun.

Hidden oil derricks secretly pumping beneath Los Angeles.

A daring World War II prison escape under moonlight.

Laurel and Hardy spark near-riots in an English village pub.

The strange movement that wanted engineers to run society.

Exotica, tiki culture, vintage legends, and lounge mysteries.

New music from across the world of cool and cocktail jazz.

Pour a drink… the night train is leaving the station

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I've been accused of living in an Ivory Tower, and yes that is true. 

Tito Rodríguez - Theme From The Apartment

Tiki Delights - Scorpian Rider

Sally Street - Teach Me Tonight

Robby Poitevin - Jazz Cave

Plas Johnson - Tanya

Paris Mitchell Strings - Easy To Love

Mancini - The Windmills Of Your Mind

Liberace - I Hear A Rhapsody

Julie London - I Got Lost In His Arms

Janet Seidel - Baltimore Oriole

Frank Si...

A Lounge Special this week as we look at the life of Annie Ross plus lots of new music.

It is the Cocktail nation on syndicated stations around the world and on iheart radio …   

Codename Carter-Botched Op

The Exotic lounge- Coronavirus

Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love

Jorge Garcia- This One’s For Richie

Kenny.Sasaki-Quiet Lagoon

Ana Gasteyer- I’m Hip

Tiki Lounge Crew- Crime De Menthe

Brent Laidler- City By The Bay

Holly Cole-Viva Las Vegas

Stereoph...

I have matured I have learnt that you don't always have to rush decisions. Sometimes taking your time is always better.

Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair

Miles Davis Quintet -  Fall

Jim Buening-Three Twelve

James Spencer-An American In Paris 

Shelley Manne-Step Lightly

The night is so cool, it just really is.

Chet Baker- You don’t know what love is.

Beegie Adair-Stranger In Paradise

Out Of Abingdon- What Kind Of Life

Linda  Carone- Having it All

Rose Sinclair -OneNote Samba

Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place.

Tamara Murphy- Atoms for Peace.

Dexter Gordon- You’ve changed.

Dave, Brubeck- La Paloma Azul

Diana Krall -Bésame Mucho.

Sally Street , Sally Street, Gee baby Ain’t I Good to You

Thomas...