Cocktail Nation

This week on the Cocktail Nation, Words With Wellsy gets things underway with a famous book called Of Human Bondage, we take a look at Elon Musk, flying cars, and the fine art of selling us a future that never quite seems to arrive. We’ll wind back to 1949 for a flying car that actually got off the ground, discover what’s happening in the world of swank, and ponder why the one thing that wakes us up every morning is also the thing we’d most like to throw out the window. All that, wrapped in a little tiki...

Beware Jilted Lover, all kinds of crazy can occur!  

Bill Irwin - Seduction

Rene Paulo Group - I Never Had A Chance

Los Tres Caballeros - The Continental

Sandy Smith Group- Wagon Wheels

Bill Evans -I Hear  a Rhapsody 

Peter Nero- Sunday In New York 

Percy Faith Autumn In New York

Mantovani -Te' para dos

Annunzio Paolo Mantovani 

Cannonball Adderly-Love For Sale

Thelonius Monk-Getting Sentimenal Over You

Daphna Levy-Day Dream

Jason Paul-S...

Tonight on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into the mysterious skies above Westall High School, where a famous Australian UFO encounter still leaves plenty of questions lingering in the atmosphere. We’ll also step back to a Miami drugstore in 1951, where a pharmacist’s hypnosis sessions had customers doing crazy things There’s a little World of Swank to put in your diary, and a Deep thought…..All that, wrapped in a little exotica, a touch of the mysterious, and some seriously cool sounds. So pour yourself something sophisticated, settle in, and join me, Koop Kooper, for another edi...

This week, it’s all trench coats and twisted tales as we dive into a 1950s mystery with a lounge twist.
A riot with a punchline… a listener letter about a certain French voice… and a deep thought that might leave your tech feeling medieval.
Plus highlights from Lounge Life Magazine and a gig guide spanning tiki, jazz, and vintage wheels.

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Nicolas Godin – Twist À Saint Germain
Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem Pour Un Twisteur
Pepper Greenwald – Rooftops
Alika Lyman Group – Theme From Bewitched
Combustible Ed...

We've all met them, be kind.

Phyllis Branford-Night And Day

Daphna Levy-Day Dream

James Spencer-When I Dance With You

Allen Smith Quartet- Alone Together

Wendy Pederson-Besame Mucho

Oscar Peterson -A Foggy Day

Les Baxter-Because Of You

Martini Kings- Stardust

Jackie Gleason -Joanne

Ken Greaves-Midnight Sun

Sally Street-Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You

Keith Jarrett-Death And The Flower

Martini Kings-Stardust

Lee Morgan-Remembering Clifford

James Spencer-Midnight Melancholy 

Lets take a look at the number 7 

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - Skylark

Mattias Uneback - Voyage Beneath 

The Sea Pascal Schumacher Quartet - You & the Night & the Music 

Art Pepper - Tin Tin Deo 

Virginia Schenck - How Deep Is The Ocean

Larry Gelb - The Love Song Of Ian Ops 

Bill Evans - Detour Ahead 

Richard-Maegraith - Eden's Story

Better than a peck on the cheek.

Diana Krall -Besame Mucho

Jackie Gleason Lover man/Smile

Larry Gelb-Suddenly It’s Spring

Laura Ainsworth- The Lies Of A Handsome Man

Charlie Parker-Out Of Nowhere

Fred Jacobs-If You Never Come Home To Me

Stanley Turrentine- Blue Riff

Dexter Gordon-I Was Doing Alright

Leif Shires-Tenderly

Mary Stallings-Black Coffee

Rachel Caswell-You Don’t Know What Love Is

This week, we’re decoding danger and intrigue with our feature segment Spyvibe—Jason Whitton joins us to explore the world of espionage, mid-century cool, and secret missions. Add a touch of jazz, a heroic hound, and a new …music from More Moai and you’ve got yourself a Cocktail Nation episode not to miss.

Messercchups – Agent Horrifica

Naughty Ones – Harlem Nocturne

Hugo Montenegro-Perfidia

Swongos – Silver Tongue Sam

Diana Krall-You’re My Thrill

Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk

Ixtahule – House Of The Gods

Waitiki 7 – Tiki

Always keep one in the back of your pocket, you never know when you might need it

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Kate Ross-Meet Me

Barbara Ween-I Don’t Know

Jackie Gleason-The Song Is Ended

Coleman Hawkins- Cocktails For Two

Ruth Cameron-Something Cool

Aaron Diehl-Epilogue

Percussion For Playboys-It Ain’t Necessarily So

Barney McCall- Mysterious

Robert Hicks-Don’t Worry About Me

George Shearing-Isn’t It Romantic

Art Blakey-Yama

James Spencer-Play It Again

John Lewis-Ba...

I've found that following someone else's dreams and then beating them to it is far more rewarding than creating my own.

Tony Bennett -Yesterdays

Sinatra And Jobim-Meditation

Jackie Gleason-Someday I’ll Find You

Chet Baker-You Better Go Now

Bert Kaemphert -The Breeze And I

James Spencer-Tenderly

Coltrane-Too Young To Go Steady

Diana Krall-The Look Of Love

Sarah Vaughan-You Stepped Out Of A Dream

Nathan Haines -Five Dimensions

Sarah McKenzie-I Remember You

Black Olive Jazz-Passion Flower

Some classic comedy for you this week with the great Shelley Berman and a very funny bit all about having a hangover we’ve also got some new music from the Billy Lester trio and out look at the world of swank gig guide for you

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David Carbonara – A Beautiful Mine

Phil Upchurch – Girl Talk

Messerschups – Siberiade

Tikiaki Orchestra – A Spy Medley

Orchestra Superstring – Lola On A Bicycle

Ixtahuele – House of the Gods

Manakooras-Adventures In Paradise

Success is like trying to eat a hard-shell taco in a fancy white shirt. No matter how carefully you plan your strategy, how tightly you hold it together, or how sophisticated you try to look while doing it, something is guaranteed to fall out of the bottom and make a mess. Real success isn't eating the taco cleanly—it’s learning how to catch the falling cheese with your napkin and keeping a straight face while you chew.

Hollywood Playboys - Playboys To Play By

Bobby Darin - When Day Is Done

Coc...

This week on the show we revisit the story of the Black Dahlia in Words with Wellsy, affairs have been in the news this week after a couple was busted and it went viral so a deep thought on affairs and we bring you a look at the World of Swank, Lounge Life Magazine and a bunch of new music

Stereophonic Space – Night Of The Jaguar

Messerchups – Agent Horrifica

Dave Holland Octet – Blue Jean

Sir Julien – Time On My Hands

Kolumbo – Spin The Bottle

DJ Bonebra...

Just where has it gone today?

Tony Bennett- The Song Is You

Allen Smith Quartet -The Folks That Live On The Hill

Bill Evens -Some Other Time

Bobby Darin- You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

Chet Baker-There Will Never Be Another You

Dean Martin Let Me Love You Tonight

Heather ridge- I like My Coffee Black

Morris Stolloff Theme From Picnic

Thelonius Monk- Off Minor

Pink Martini-Sway

Mancini-Piano And Strings

Richard Hayman -Orchids In Th...

This week on Cocktail Nation, we slip into a world of tiki moonlight, sophisticated jazz and lounge music that makes you feel better dressed simply by listening to it.

We take a special look at legendary arranger and bandleader Billy May, wander from Yokohama to Rome, and uncover the curious story of how television learned to tell audiences when to laugh. Plus, Lounge Life Magazine brings us an update on Barbara Eden, while the story of tiki pioneer Donn Beach reminds us that sometimes a bar is really an invitation to enter another world.

Never cross a crazy lady

Bill Irwin - Seduction

Rene Paulo Group - I Never Had A Chance

Los Tres Caballeros - The Continental

Sandy Smith Group- Wagon Wheels

Bill Evans -I Hear  a Rhapsody 

Peter Nero- Sunday In New York 

Percy Faith Autumn In New York

Mantovani -Te' para dos

Annunzio Paolo Mantovani 

Cannonball Adderly-Love For Sale

Thelonius Monk-Getting Sentimenal Over You

Daphna Levy-Day Dream

Jason Paul-Summer Star

Let me tell you what happened this week.

Tony Bennett-Dearly Beloved

Henry Mancini -Champagne and Quail

Dinah Washington Cry Me A River

Carlini World Of Strings-Plasir D’mour

Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You

Mantovani -As Time Goes By

Percy Faith -Out Of This World

Stan Getz-Wives And Lovers

James Spencer-Romancing Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason-Little Girl

Larry Gelb -Suddenly It’s Spring

Bucky Pizzarelli-Tangerine

Dan Cray-Moonriver

Steve Alley-Somewhere

Sharps-From Russia With...

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading into the shadows with Deep Space Confidential: Caracas Pursuit — a journey through exotic sounds, Cold War intrigue, tiki culture and the glamorous world of the bachelor pad.

We’ll also look at the cocktail that refused to die, revisit the origins of the Moscow–Washington hotline, explore some seriously swanky sounds from around the globe, and finish with a Deep Thought that may have you questioning something you’ve never really thought about before.

So settle in, pour yourself something appropriate, and let’s disappear for a while.

J...

Or as she likes to call it fluffy harmless observation time

Perry Beekman -Someone To Watch Over Me

Ken Greves-Lush Life

Audrey Morris -Good Morning Heartache

James Morrison- Getting Sentimental Over You

Rene Raff-Among The Stars

Mary Anderson-Your Quietness

Larry Gelb-Laura Morante

101 Strings-Macarthur Park

Bill Evans-I  Hear A Rhapsody

Serge Gainsbourg-Colour Cafe

L’Orchestra Brasilien Da Bossa-Desifinado

Tubby Hayes-Lady E

Rebecca Angel-Jetset Samba

Bill Evans-Garrys Theme

Richard Haym...

Lets open the urban dictionary kids and look up page 56

Nat King Cole- Lush Life

Tony Bennett- Dancing In The Dark

Dean Martin- Sleep Warm

Sir Roland Hanna- In A Sentimental Mood

Oscar Peterson-Oh Lady Be Good

Les Baxter -Celestial Nocturne

Peter Paulson Trio Comrade Conrad

Jeff Denson Trio -Body And Soul

George Freeman -Inner Orchestrations

Tony Bennett and Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me

Walter Wanderly-Raindrops

George Shearing -Don’t Explain

Dyad-Habenera

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're slipping behind the velvet curtain and into the glamorous world of 1960s espionage — where secret agents, Cold War intrigue and suspicious cats meet some of the coolest music ever recorded.

Our main feature explores Spy Music — The Sound of Espionage, looking at how the Cold War and classic spy films created an instantly recognisable musical language of jazz, orchestration, lounge, exotica and danger.

We also uncover the extraordinary CIA experiment Acoustic Kitty, meet a listener whose love of spy movies may have gone slightly too far, and explo...

Nothing like a bag of fruit to make a man look sharp

Out Of Abingdon-Three Piece Suit

Wendy Pederson Meet Me At No Particular Place

Elvis Presley -Michael Buble- Fever

Roland Remington -Martinique

Bert Kaemphert-Red Roses For A Blue Lady

Aaron Deihl- Le Tombeau De Couperin

Jackie Gleason- Deep Purple Blue Velvet

Sinatra And Jobim -Meditation

Bert Kaemphert-The Breeze And I

Chet Baker And Strings-You Better Go Now

Diana Krall-The Look Of Love

Emil Stern...

This week on Cocktail Nation, we're heading out into the blue — where the waves are perfect, the cocktails are cold, and apparently some people are prepared to go to extraordinary lengths just to find the right one.

Words With Wellsy takes us into a world of surf, obsession and the search for a few perfect waves — and we've got some rather appropriate sounds to accompany the journey.

Elsewhere, we'll take a little trip into the darker side of old Hollywood, wander through some mid-century territory, and perhaps contemplate the benefits of a life where responsibilities are...

Especially if it breaks down!

Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine

Suzanna Ross Parlez Moi De Lui

Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love

Marty Paich- The New Soft Shoe

Barney Kessell-Embraceable You

The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper

The Martini Kings -Desafinado

Chet Baker- Time After Time

Solataire Miles - Darn that Dream

Nat Cole- Lost April

Doris Day-I Have Dreamed

Melanchrino Strings-You Stepped out of a Dream 

Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto

Perry Be...

Hands up who works for one ? 

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

...

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