Cocktail Nation

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 the mailbag with a tiki dilemma, check out what’s happening in the world of swank, discover new sounds from Draculina

 

So pour yourself something sophisticated, dim the lights, and settle into another edition of Cocktail Nation.

 

 

 

Mark Doyle - Noir Alley

Acorn Lane - Limo Spa 

Naozumi Yamamoto- Killer Blues

Naozumi Yamamoto- Hitman Bossa Nova

The Sharps - The Odd Couple 

Project Pimento - Whatever Lola Wants 

Indigo Swing - Reet, Petite & Gone

Lushy - Toast 

Nutty - Rumba With The Devil 

Clouseux - Beyond Good and Evil

MR Ho's Orchestrotica - Arab Dance 

Vibes On Velvet - Spookmaster

Draculina - Tender Dracula

Mancini-Peter Gunn Theme

Dino Martinis- Ring

Voodoo Organist - The Chow Chow Cha-Cha

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 - Did You Mean It

Andy Sheppard Quartet - Thirteen

Jackie Gleason-A Little Kiss

Nicolas Masson Quartet -Gagarine.

Richard Lennox - It Had To Be You

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 Life

Chet Baker And Gerry Mulligan - My Funny Valentine

Bill Evans - What Is There To Say

Astrud Gilberto With Stanley Turrentine - Wanting Things

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 lounge lifestyle. This is Cocktail Nation.

Combustible Edison - Vertigogo
The Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull

Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Martinique
Mr Moai And The Tikiheads - Road To Caliente
Mark Riddle - Goddess Of The Moon
Voodoo 5 - Hypnocoin

Martini Kings - Taboo
Tikiyaki Orchestra - Sushi
Tiki Delights - Shaken Not Stirred

Joshua Cipolla - Harmonic Odyssey
Magic Sands - Vaquero
Messer Chups - Wicked Game

Project K/67 - Atomic Pool Party
Tabu Recordings - Enter The Spy Magician
Ultra Beaver Lounge Band - Bossanova Lounge

Camille Bertault - Apres Vous

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