Cocktail Nation Twilight Best of the Best 2014

Tune in Saturday night 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.

While Koop takes his annual sabbatical to the beach, we're looking back at some of the highlights from past years. Enjoy these blasts from the pasts.

This week, we look back at the year 2014. Let's listen to what Koop was giving us five years ago!

Moonrays - Transylvanain Boo Galoo 

Lenny Sasaki - Bird Island

Stolen Idols - Revenge Of The Pink Piranha

James Spencer - Nightfall

Bobby Fox and Miranda Kerry - You're The Boss

Alika Lyman Group - Swingtime in Honolulu

Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet - He Was The Cat

The Left Arm Of Buddha - A Monkeys Affair

Anna Selah - Twisted

Perry Beekman - This Can't Be Love

Clouseaux - Search For A Vulcan

Larry Gelb - Love Walked In

Ding Dong Devils - Crab Nebula Cocktails

Cocktail Nation Twilight Best of the Best 2013

Tune in Saturday night 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.

While Koop takes his annual sabbatical to the beach, we're looking back at some of the highlights from past years. Enjoy these blasts from the pasts.

This week, we look back at the year 2013. Let's listen to what Koop was giving us six years ago!

What a year it had been here at the Cocktail Nation with the show being added to more and more stations across the globe....look out Ryan Seacrest, I'm coming to get you. The podcast          was enhanced, we got a new website and I bought a 1964 Austin Healey! But, of course, the show needs great guests and great music and we have had plenty of that. Each year I like to highlight the best of the best of the year and that's sometimes difficult in a one hour show. So, for you some of the most stand out releases of the last twelve months of 2013.

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica - Chiseling Music 

O Som Do Jazz - Sambou Sambou 

Metropole Orchestra - My Blue Heaven 

Ixtahuele Stone - Gods Of Bimini 

Codename Carter - Stealth Palmer 

Aaron Diehl - The Cylinder 

Molly Ringwald - Don’t You Forget About Me 

Narco Lounge Combo - Caravan 

Laura Ainsworth - Necessary Evil 

Tiki Delights - Twist Of Lyman

Cocktail Nation 546 Best of The Best 2019 Show 2

Tune in Saturday night 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.

Well, as we do every year its the Best Of The Best show. In the past I would have one for music and one for product release, but this year I have decided to mix them both together.

Gretje Angel - One Note Samba 

Rebekah Victoria - Twisted  

#Rebecca Dumaine interview

Rebecca - Chez Moi

Jimmy Vargas - Lust Angeles

#Justin Christaldi Tiki Triangle 

Dave Miller Trio - A Foggy Day

Mark Doyle - Noir Alley

Wayne Wallace - Take Five

Martini Kings - Cantalope Island

# Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Interview Studio 37

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Nubian Wasp

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis -  Bearden 

Cocktail Nation 545 Best of The Best 2019 (show A)

Tune in Saturday night 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.

Every year we go through the best music and product releases in the Lounge and Tiki world and 2019 has not disappointed. So this week, we bring you the best of the best for 2019 - Part A.

Narco Lounge Combo Interview

Narco Lounge Combo - Your Dog Is Looking At Me

Doug Mcdonald and the Tamac Ensemble,  Live at Hanger 18 - Where or When

Tony Marsico Interview

Martini Kings - Wives And Lovers

Tomas Janzon - Prince Albert 

Mark Doyle Interview

Mark Doyle - Man From UNCLE

Luke Gillespie - My Funny Valentine 

Intoxika Interview

Intoxika - Primitiva

Cocktail Nation 544: Words With Wellsy -Jazz Singing

Tune in Saturday night 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.

Gary Wells from Soulrideblog.com is back with another book recommendation! Plus,we take a look at the World of Swank Gig Guide, Koop Goes Deep, and of course, Dear Koop. We also take a look at the origins of one of my favourite pieces of Jewellery ...the Pinky Ring.

Voodoo Organist - Bombay Beach Bondage Boogaloo
Stereophonic Space Sound Umlimited - The Nubian Wasp
Tomas Janzon - Somwhere Over Stockholm
Dave Miller - A Foggy Day
Martini Kings - Take Five
Les Baxter - Moonscape
Beverly Kennel - Born to Be Blue
Dave Pike - Jet Set
Gretje Angell - One Note Samba
Clouseaux - Beyond Good And Evil
Joey Altruda - Prado Party
Combustible Edison - Spy V Spy
Narco Lounge Combo - Caravan

Cocktail Nation 540 Words with Wellsy - Behind The Legend

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.

Gary Wells is back this week to give us our book recommendations, and this week it's one on Sinatra. Plus, some news released on Diana Dors, I go deep with some Deep Thoughts, a look at the World Of Swank Gig Guide, and of course, Lounge Life Magazine.

Martini Kings - Bags Groove

Joey Altruda - All The Cats

Frank Sinatra - Mr. Success

Mel Torme - Manhattan

Diana Dors - Come By Sunday

Nicolas Godin - Au Service De La France

Zeno De Rossi - Shtik-Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen

Lounge Crew - A Man And A Woman 

Buddy Collette and Herbie Mann - Perdido

Warner Chappell Productions - Code Name Silhouette

Serge Gainsbourg - Les Cigarillos

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Lonely Planet Dub

Mark Doyle - Man From UNCLE

Mike Freeman - Night Crawlers

Cocktail Nation 539 Lounge Special - Frank and Quincy

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.

Another Lounge Special this week. and featuring the unique relationship between Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones. Plus, news on a new Tiki book, and the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimted - Kyoto 4:50

Intoxika - Primitiva

Lounge Special - Frank And Quincy

Toni Carrol - I Don’t Know Why

Vibraphone All Star Jazz Quartet - Sour Fallen Mermaid

Ron Blake - Moon Ride

Janet Seidel - It Had Better Be Tonight

Todd Gordon - I Believe In You

Miki Yamanaka - Wonder

Elvis Presley - Almost In Love

Jack Fascinato - Rub A Dub

Howard Roberts - My Shining Hour

David Carbonara - A Beautiful Mine

Project Pimento - You Only Live Twice

Los Shimmy Shakers - Private Dick For Hire

Hollywood Film Music Orchestra - Body Language

Cocktail Nation 538 Wayne Wallace

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.

Jazz great Wayne Wallace stops by the Penthouse for a chat this week. There's also news out of Lounge Life Magazine, the World Of Swank Gig Guide, plus we continue with new music with a show featuring all new acts. There's news about a couple of huge album releases, and an interesting project from the biggest band in Tiki.

Martini Kings - A Lot Of Livin To Do

Daniel Pemberton - Moog Necklace

Wayne Wallace - Take Five

Jeff Goldblum - Caravan

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimted - Nubian Wasp

Mark Doyle - It Takes A Thief

Intoxica - Primitiva

Rebecca Dumaine - Chez Moi

Ran Blake - Almost Like Being In Love

Ellington Hawk - Strollin With Mr Lee

Gretje Angell - One Note Samba

Jetset Sweden - Man From Thrush

Ixtahuele - Serpentine Roads

Joey Altruda - The KnockAround

Cocktail Nation 537: SpyVibe - On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

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.

On the show this week, we are joined by Jason Whiton from Spyvibe.com, talking about that great film On Her Majestys Secret Service, plus some new music from Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited and news on their upcoming album and release party.

Narco Lounge Combo - Your Dog Is Looking At Me

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Rocket TX7

Dave Pell Octect - Mikes Peak

Gene Howard - Mad About The Boy

Julie London - Lonely Girl

Mark Doyle - Man From UNCLE Theme

Herbie Mann - St Louis  Blues

Rebecca Dumanine - When In Rome

Chet Baker - I Remember You

Lionel Hampton - C Minor Blues

Mary Ann Anderson - Azure-Te

Mexicali Brass - Thunderball

Mike Bardash Quintetet - Late In The Game

Nelson Riddle - Your Mine You

Cocktail Nation 536 - Lounge Special - Ken Nordine

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On the show this week, it’s another Lounge Special and we take a look a the life of Ken Nordine and his amazing word Jazz. Plus, word on some new music from the Martini Kings coming our way, and a look at the World Of Swank Gig Guide and the best Lounge and Exotica from across the globe!

Intoxika - Taboo

Narco Lounge Combo - Seduction

Lounge Special - Ken Nordine

Beegie Adair - Mack The Knife

Gordon Langford - Music To Watch Girls By

Mark Doyle - Staccato Theme

Martini Kings - So Danco Samba

Miles Davis - Blue In Green

Perry Beekman - Nice Work If You Can Get It

James Morrison - The Master Plan

Les Baxter - My Love And The Sea

Sammy Davis - Like Young

Bobby Darin - Days Of Wine And Roses

Cocktail Nation 534 Guitar Noir

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.

This week, we talk to Mark Doyle about his new album Guitar Noir, and play some of his amazing music. And speaking of music, I am playing all new artists that you can see playing anywhere across the world. Our segments Dear Koop and Koop Goes Deep are back, plus a look at the World of Swank Gig Guide.

Gretje Angell - One Note Samba

Rebekah Victoria - Twisted

Mark Doyle - Thirteen Crimes

Luke Gillespie - This I Dig Of You

Denise Donatelli - When Lights Are Low

Miki Yamanaka - Fake Hero

Yamit And the Vinyl Blvd - Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby

Ellington Hawk - Harlem Nocturne

Laura Ainsworth-Midnight Sun

John Garland - Sway 

E.J. Decker - Autumn In New York

Cocktail Nation 533 Spyvibe: Danger Man

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.

Jason Whiton from Spyvibe.com is back this week talking spies - and this week, a look at Danger Man. Speaking of spies, I know how much you love Spy Jazz, so all of the show this week will be Spy tunes! We also gather some "deep thoughts" again in the new segment, Koop Goes Deep, plus we have a look at the World Of Swank Gig Guide.

Mark Doyle - Man From UNCLE

Bruno Nikoli - Spy Chase

Spy Fi - Black Tie Spy

Alex Khaskin - Austin Powers

Kenny Sasaki - Jill The Spy

Hollywood Film Music Orchestra - Alley Cats

Chaquito And His Orchestra - I Spy

Si Zentner - From Russia With Love

Roland Shaw - Theme From The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Spy Royale - Themes From the UnderWorld-Spy Royale

Hugo Montenegro - Goldfinger

Beatnik Lounge - Spy Time

Skip Hellers Hot Seven - Spy Perfume

Robby Poitevin - The Syndicate

Piero Piccioni - Colpo Rovente

Ennio Morricone - Ill Successo

Gino Conte - Afro Swing

Gianni Boncompagni - Corri Corri

Swingerhead - She Could Be A Spy

Escape - Ira Taxin

Mike Carubia - Paparazzi

Cocktail Nation 532 How To Murder Your Wife

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.

Mr. Kramer is back talking classic movies this week, and this time it’s the film “How To Murder Your Wife” from 1965, staring  Jack Lemmon, Virna Lisi, and Terry-Thomas.

We also gather some "deep thoughts" again in the new segment Koop Goes Deep. Plus, a look at the World Of Swank Gig Guide.

Intoxika - Primitiva

Big Six - Sombrero

Neal Hefti - Scene Of The Crime

Stanley Wilson - The Cha Cha Club

Mike Carubia - Pete’s Beat

Daniel Pemberton - Mission Rome

Narco Lounge Combo - My Night With Sinatra

Rebecca Angel - Agora Sim

Roland Remington - The Legend Of Zelda

Stan Kenton - Penthouse Serenade

Les Baxter - A Taste Of Honey

Ada Lee - A Night In Tunisia

Cynthia Felton - Only The Young

Dom Halpin - Mambo

Warren Barker - Harlem Nocturne

Cocktail Nation 529 Intoxika

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.

Joining me this week is Thomas McKay from the Exotica band Intoxika. We also catch up with Ken from Exotica Moderne magazine. In Dear Koop, a listener from Ohio with a request. Plus, a look at the World of Swank Gig Guide, and of course, Lounge Life Magazine.

The Sharps - From Russia With Love

Moonrays - Mysterioso

Intoxika - Primitiva

Quincy Jones - Fever

Rebecca Angel - Jet Samba

Mel Torme - Midnight Swinger 

Orchestra Helmuth Brandenberg - Cat Like That

Jennie Smith - Nice And Easy

Jeff Chenault-Andrew Izold - Exotica Revisitied

Don Tiki - The Natives Are Restless

Ixtahuele - Stone Gods Of Bimini

Les Baxter - Barquita

Warner Chappell Production Orchestra - The Silencer

Cocktail Nation 528 Spyvibe Spy Special

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.

Something different this week, after a few requests to do another spy special. So I thought, why not play all songs we have played with our Spyvibe special each month. Jason will stop by to chat a little bit as well.

Superhero Theme Players - High Wire
Barry Gray - UFO
Jerry Goldsmith - You’re A Foolish Man, Mr. Flint
Peter Thomas - District X
Hugo Montenegro - The Man From UNCLE
John Barry - Ipcress File
Ron Greener - Prisoner Theme
Laurie Johnson - Avengers Theme
Lionsclub - Theme From The Saint
John Barry - On Her Majestys Secret Service
George Martin - The Bitter End, You Can’t Do That
Lalo Schifrin - The Killer
Bruno Nicolai - Sabina Mollase
Raymond Alessandri - Theme De Fantomas
 Naruyoshi Kikuchi - The Woman Called Fujiko
Robert Sharples - Public Eye
Jerry Land - Piero Ulimilani main titles
David and Jonathan - Modesty Blaise
John Barry - James Bond

Cocktail Nation 527 Kramer Classic Movies: The Raven

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.

I love the suggestions for movies that Kramer brings us each month, and this time it’s the film The Raven. We also talk about a marvellous Swing magazine from the Nineties, our World of Swank gig guide, and we take a look at the headlines from Lounge Life Magazine, with stories about Steve Lawrence, Charles Manson and his relationship with Doris Day, plus the passing this week of Gloria Vanderbilt.

Warren Wolf - Bags Groove

Intoxika - Hanalei Moon

Lounge Brigade - Under My Voodoo

Art Pepper - Bernies Tune

Roland Shaw - I Spy

Tiki Lounge Crew - Hipsters Lair

Nutty - I’d Dig You to Dig Me

Project Pimento - Caravan

Joey Altruda - Brothers Go To Mothers 

Jet Set Sweden - Shot In The Dark

Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited - Psisurf

Enoch Light - Out Of Nowhere

Jerry Goldsmith - Our Man Flint

George Shearing - Mambo in Miami

Ann Margret - Thirteen Man

Sergio Mendes - Mas Que Nada