Cocktail Nation

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’s happening in the world of swank, and reflect on a thought that might just change how you see the objects around you.

So pour yourself something sophisticated, sit back, and join me… Koop Kooper… for Cocktail Nation

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Hugo Montenegro-Theme from The F.B.I.

Pink Martini- No Hay Problema

The Loko Nui Combo_Taboo

Martin Denny- Oro (God Of Vengeance)

The Manakooras- Howl of the Jaguar

Walter Wanderley- Você e Eu

Dave Grusin- Caravan

Draculina-Taboo

Tikiyaki and the Hawaiiana Brass- Mexotique

Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche

The Leviathans-And Yeti Lives.

Markko Polo Adventurers - Night of the Tiger

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 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