Sunday, December 30, 2018

Cocktail Nation Twilight 241 Backstage at the Dean Martin TV Show

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment so we have another of his Cocktail Nation Twilight shows. This week, a real treat for you, as we talk to the music director of the Dean Martin TV show, Lee Hale. We also have a dedication to the late great Andy Williams, and news on the Liz Taylor bio which is coming out soon.

Martini Kings - Zou Bisou Bisou
Greg Arthur - Straighten Up And Fly Right
Dean Martin - Mambo Italiano
Julie London - Must Be Catchin
Karen Souza - Tainted Love
Heather Rigdon - I Can't Be Left Alone
Tiki Joe's Ocean - Entrancement
John Coltrane - Everytime We Say Goodbye
Andy Williams - Music to Watch Girls By Girls By
Frank Sinatra - Call Me
Janet Seidel - April In Portugal
Howard Roberts - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Joey Altruda - Cocktails With Joey
Oscar Peterson - Bags Groove


Sunday, December 23, 2018

Cocktail Nation Twilight 334 Comedy of George Carlin

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment, so another of his Cocktail Nation Twilight shows.  This week, back with some classic comedy and a more sedate George Carlin, out of 1965 .... plus, news on a book by Sophia Loren, some new pictures have been released in colour for the first time, plus we talk about a new Pan Am project by a friend of the Cocktail Nation.

Metropole Orchestra - Magic Is The Moonlight
Alika Lyman Group - Kauai Rose
Frank Sinatra Carlos - Jobim Fly Me To The Moon
Vincent Guaraldi - Corcovado
Three Suns - Fever
Narco Lounge Combo - Seduction
John Coltrane - Blue Train
Bobby Fox - Let There be Love 
Robert Davi - The Best Is Yet To Come
Hinda Hoffman - I Just Found Out About Love
Morton Gould - Speak Low
Molly Ringwald - Exactly Like You


Saturday, December 22, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 22 December 2018


Happy holidays, my fellow loungers!!!

Just a few more sleeps before Santa arrives! And with that being said, I must announce that the Top Ten will be on hiatus until January 12, as the station enjoys some time with their friends and family. So, this week will have to last you until the new year, I'm afraid. Hopefully, Santa will bring some new music to share.

Looking at this week's chart, it's looking pretty darn good to last through to the new year. We have a new number one this week as the Groove Gauchos slide into number one, knocking Molly Johnson into number two, and Sambox into number three.

And with Vanessa Paradis, (sounding like the soundtrack to a James Bond film) jumps into the group from Bubbling Under with On Oubliera, from her new album.

Thank you for a wonderful year. Your support and kind words humble me. I'm just glad that there are fans of the station out there.....and please, continue to spread the word, pass along links to the station, our website, or our host Radionomy. 

Thank you for another year of artist support. You are keeping the music alive.

Stay tuned till next year, and as always,

Stay chilled.


Sunday, December 16, 2018

Cocktail Nation Twilight 380 The Wonderful World of MPS

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment, so another of his Cocktail Nation Twilight shows.

This week, we take a look at the German jazz record label MPS and are joined by a man with an extensive knowledge and collection of the music, in that of James Spencer, who this week I have allowed to program the music for the show from his personal collection.  Also on the show, the passing of Irish actress Maureen O'Hara, examining The Art Of Doing Very Little and we find you some cool parties to attend across the globe. 

The Singers Unlimited - The Famous Sounds of MPS
The Singers Unlimited - We’ve Only Just Begun
The Nelson Riddle Orchestra - My Life   
The Third Wave - Wave’s Lament      
Art Van Damme And Flutes - How Will I Forget        
Oscar Peterson - Alice In Wonderland                                    
Pete Jacques Orchestra and Singers - Bacana                               
The Hi-lo’s - Quiet Night of Quiet Stars
Horst Jankowski Orch/Singers - How Short Is The Time To Love      
Horst Jankowski Orchestra/Singers - Das ist der Morge          
Ulla Wiesner and The Addy Flor Orchestra - Dieses Jahr
George Shearing - Bluesette                                     
The Third Wave - Stormy
Perry London Orchestra - Bernardo                                          
Ella Fitzgeral/Ernie Hechschner - A House is Not A Home           
The Singers Unlimited - We Could Be Flying 





Saturday, December 15, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 15 December 2018


Welcome back, my fellow loungers!

With the festive season upon us, I hope that you're enjoying the jazz and chill Christmas tracks we've been throwing into the mix. As a side note, as usual on Christmas Day, there will be all Christmas music! So, tune in, relax, and enjoy. 

For those of you that like to listen from your phone, head over to the App store and look for the Radionomy app. Once installed, search for "This is Lounge", click on it, save it as a favorite, and press play! The ads will be minimal (Radionomy is running a misleading ad from Calm Radio....to clear things, This is Lounge is NOT a Calm Radio station.!)

The Top Ten this week has some significant movement, as we see Molly Johnson leap frog into the number one position. Must be a lot of Molly fans....or Leonard Cohen fans out there! 

From the House of Maretimo, the Groove Gauchos climb into the second spot, followed by the trailing Paul Blackford

Without your support and listenership, we would not be on the air. Thanks for spreading the word. We're open 24/ 7, here when you need that chilled romantic mix.

Until next week,

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under


Sunday, December 9, 2018

Cocktail Nation Twilight 480 Roman Holiday

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment so we have another of our Cocktail Nation Twilight shows. This week, he's talking movies with neighbour and good friend Kramer, who takes us on a Roman Holiday. He's got a request from some star-crossed lovers this week in the Dear Koop segment, plus a look at the World of Swank Gig Guide.

Jet Set SWE - Sicillian Clan
Ricki Derek - Night And Day
Joey Altruda - Prado Party
Henry Mancini - Lightly
James Morrison - Tenderly
Bobby Darin - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Tiki Delights - Swankology
Nutty - The Reaper
Martini Kings - Enchanted Lovers
David Carbonara - The New Girl
Dom Halpin - Mambo
Frank D’Rone - It’s You Or No One
The Sharps - Caravan
Spy Fi - Perry Mason
James Spencer - Bittersweet

Saturday, December 8, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 8 December 2018


Welcome back, my frigid fellow loungers! 

Yes, as that recently controversial song goes, "baby, it's cold outside"! Only a couple of more weeks until the Winter Solstice, the first day of Winter, the day before the full moon, and the beginning of the days of longer daylight. 

Wow! All that AND Christmas, too! What a season!

In the midst of all the office Christmas parties, and jostling fellow shoppers in the stores, it's nice to take some chill time and relax a bit. And that's what This is Lounge is here for. Sitting in a cafe right now reading this? Then go to your favorite player app, or click on this link: http://bit.ly/1xyD8HI  and listen to the smooth and romantic sounds of This is Lounge. Ahhhhhh....there, is that better?

Now let's see about what you came here for..... The Top Ten.

Looks like Paul Blackford has swapped positions with Citrus Jam for the top two positions, as Toronto jazz singer, Molly Johnson jumps into third!

Lots of action, as we see the cool bossa sound of the Groove Gauchos move in behind Molly to take the fourth position.

Kudos to Paul Blackford this week, as he now has two songs in the Top Ten. Joining Baked not Fried is a track from his new album, Commodore Plus. Enjoy. 

And enjoy your weekend, everyone! Perhaps you can finally finish that Christmas shopping and take some time for yourself! Whatever the case, thanks for doing it with This is Lounge.

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under




Sunday, December 2, 2018

Cocktail Nation 478 Twilight Spyvibe UFO

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment so another of our Cocktail Nation Twilight shows, and this week it’s Jason Whiton from Spyvibe.com talking all things Sixties spies... and this week, UFO’s are involved Also, a look at Lounge Life Magazine, the World of Swank Gig Guide, plus the best lounge music from across the globe.


Nutty - She Said, She Shed
Sally Street - When In Rome
Barry Gray - UFO
SG Sound - A Latin Affair
Don Ralke - Voodoo Priestess
Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack - I Dream Of Jeanie
Quincy Jones-  Soul Bossa Nova
James Morrison - The Master Plan
Elmer Bernstein - Jazz At Waldo's
Roland Remington - Martinique
Robert Hicks - Bongo Fever
Tikiyaki Orchestra - Taboo
Tubby Hayes - Love Walked In
Monica Mancini - The Weekend Of A Private Secretary 
Nick Perito - Miserlou
Metropole Orchestra - Oss117 Theme
Warren Wolf - Frankie And Johnny


Saturday, December 1, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 1 December 2018


Seasons Greetings, my fellow loungers!

Here at This is Lounge, the Christmas season officially begins today, as some festive programming seeps into the mix over the next four weeks. Ho ho ho!

Not really any big changes this week. Citrus Jam maintains his position at number one. Molly Johnson has halfway up the chart now with her Leonard Cohen cover, and Sambox has swapped tracks - Keep Love has dropped off the chart, while Solar Wind has jumped on at number nine.

You may have noticed this week tht a track from the new Vanessa Paradis album has made it's way into our group. After some debate, it was decided that the "more downtempo, less pop" feel of On Oubliera would fit nicely between the jazz and chill of the station. I'm sure we'll be seeing her in the Top Ten sometime soon.

In the meantime, enjoy the festive Christmas programming. If you're looking for a great gift for a music lover, there's nothing better than something from one of our artists. A great way to support the music!

Enjoy your weekend everyone, and....

Stay Chilled!


Bubbling Under




Sunday, November 25, 2018

Cocktail Nation 491 Twilight Show - Lounge Special: Mundell Lowe

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Koop is on holidays at the moment, so we have another of our Cocktail Nation Twilight shows. This week, Lounge Specials…. the great Mundell Lowe, we talk Oceans 11 as Koop struggles with the concept, and and a look at the World of Swank Gig Guide with all the best party venues across the globe.

Project Pimento - Diamonds Are Forever
Lee Presson and The Nails - Two Points Up
Sarah Vaughan - Sophisticated Lady
Mundell Lowe - Pattern Of Evil
Oscar Pettiford - My. Little Cello
Dave Pell Octet - Klump Jump
Martini Kings - Lost In Paradise
Joey Altruda - April In Portugal
Kent Miller Quartet - OS
Henry Mancini - Castle Rock
Enoch Light - I Surrender Dear
Narco Lounge Combo - Sea Of Hollywood
Moonrays - Spooks Jump In
Jimmy Smith - Mission Impossible Theme
Si Zentner - Charade


Saturday, November 24, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 24 November 2018


Welcome to Saturday! I hope it's not too chilly where you are. 

Despite the up and down temperatures here, it has been too bad. With the warmth of music, and a hot toddy, everything is right.

This week's Top Ten is something special. Our top two tracks are Maretimo Records stablemates! Congrats to Citrus Jam and Cocogroove! The votes are truly pro-chill this week. Must be the weather!. 

Anyway, its a little sad to see Paul Blackford bumped out of his top spot. But that's OK, since he has only slipped to number three. All in all, a great top three!

Nice to see Molly Johnson creeping up, as well as another Maretimo artist, Groove Gauchos. Both are wonderful recent additions to the Top Ten. Looks like they are being warmly welcomed by you, the listeners.

And it's you that keeps us alive. As always a big thank you for the support of the station and the artists. We're here 24/7 for your listening pleasure. 

I also want to give a shoutout to all of you on Facebook who have so kindly "Liked/Loved", and shared these posts. I am truly grateful for your support.

So, as another week ends, and we can take a minute to relax, please enjoy it, and.....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under



Sunday, November 18, 2018

Cocktail Nation 511 Best of the Best Music Releases 2018

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

Once again, a busy year on the Cocktail Nation with a lot of new releases…so, this week we bring you the Best of the Best releases and some chats with the people who make the music.



#Joey Altruda Interview
Joey Altruda - The Knock Around 
Tiki Torches - Miserlou
John Eric Booth - Girl talk 

#James Morrison Interview- From Midnight Till Dawn
James Morrison - Candy
Mike Freeman = Bobby Land
Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

#Nutty Live At The Purple Pitt-Interview 
Nutty - The Sunglasses Crowd
Codename Carter - High Altitude Low Opening

#Martini Kings Interview-Smile
Martini Kings - Time Slips Away
Tiki Delights - Fashionably Late Again
Rachel Caswell - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (We're All In The Dance)

#Jimmy Psycho Mosh Pitts and Mai Tais 
Jimmy Psycho - Holiday in Cambodia 
Kent Miller Quarter - The Cat
Vivian Lee - Wives and Lovers 



Saturday, November 17, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 17 November 2018


Welcome to the Top Ten!

First time visitor? Or die-hard regular?

Both are welcome. It's the weekend and time to take some time for yourself. Started Christmas shopping yet? Don't forget to stop for that cappuccino or glass of wine while running from store to store. 

I'm sure that those pesky Christmas carols have started seeping into the department store muzak already. Of course, we here at This is Lounge think it's still a little too early for that. Remember to tune in Saturday, December 1 for our Christmas programming to begin. So, get those wi-fi hotspots marked on your phones, as we'll be here for you during your shopping day crunch.

Now, taking a look at this week's Top Ten, Paul Blackford has jumped into the top spot this week, knocking Crazy Jazz into the number two spot. Citrus Jam and Cocogroove follow behind in the third and fourth position.

We have another Maretimo Records artists, Groove Gauchos, hitting the chart this week, as they make the move from Bubbling Under. The Bossa Saloon will shake those wintry blues away, taking you to a warmer climate in your mind.  Quality sounds from that label.....be sure to support them.

As always, thank you so much for supporting the artists and the station. It is truly appreciated all round.

So until next weekend, enjoy yourself. Tune in later today at 18:00h Toronto time for the Cocktail Nation sneak preview, with your host, Koop Kooper. This week, it's the Best of the Best music releases, and this week we have the first 15 minutes in it's entirety! Check it out!

Thanks for listening, and don't forget.....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under


Sunday, November 11, 2018

Cocktail Nation 510 Best of the Best 2018: Product Releases

Tune in Saturday nights at 18:00 EST Toronto time (6:00 pm) for a Sneak Preview of the week's show. Shake that martini, and relax in your bachelor pad as Koop Kooper takes us on a musical journey through that Exotica and Tiki world of the 50's and 60's.

A busy year this year with many new releases, new events, books (both fiction and non-fiction), along with services to talk about as we round out the year with our annual look at what and who we were talking about in 2018.


Nutty - That Old Black Magic Woman
Martini Kings - A Deadly Vice

#Book-The Music of Jackie Gleason: For Lovers Only
#Book- Soundscape
#Book- Cocktail Piano Companion

James Spencer - Bitter Sweet
Daniel Pemberton - In Vogue

# Website-Critiki

#Event- Malihini Tiki Festival 
Tiki Torches - Quiet Village
Jimmy Psycho - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams

#Book-Omni hut 
#Book-Dirk Daiquiri-Our Lady Of San Francisco
Tiki Delights - Fashionably Late Again
Vivien Lee - The Man I love
Jimmy Psycho - Holiday In Cambodia 

#new magazine - Exotica Moderne
John Coltrane - Nature Boy
Joey Altruda - The Knockaround


Saturday, November 10, 2018

The Top Ten - week ending 10 November 2018


You're back!? Not that I wasn't expecting you, but.....

Thanks again for checking us out. I'm glad that you're enjoying the station. This week, we have some great new tracks added into the mix......hope you've been paying attention! Ha!

Congratulations are due this week to Crazy Jazz, as they surpassed Cocogroove's reign to take over the number one position. Thanks for your votes!

Paul Blackford, who happens to have another new release out, moves into the number two position ahead of Cocogroove. A wonderful top three tracks, if I do say so myself.

This week also marks the unprecedented leap into the Top Ten (completely bypassing the Bubbling Under category) of Toronto jazz chanteuse Molly Johnson, as she enters at number nine with a Leonard Cohen cover,  Boogie Street, from her new album, Meaning To Tell Ya. It has really grown on us here in the studio. The voting is open for next week, so let's see how you like it.

Speaking of Bubbling Under, we have a new Groove Gauchos track from the wonderful Maretimo Records stable. Always quality product from these guys.  Hope you enjoy this one.

As always, thank you so much for your support - aurally and financially. Your listening and your donations are humbly accepted. Thank you for spreading the word. 

So, until next time, stay warm and....

Stay chilled.


Bubbling Under