Cocktail Nation 508 Dirk Daquiri Is Back

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.

Nothing like a good book on a holiday and I was sent one while I was relaxing poolside… I got a note from Darren Long saying he has me as a character in his new book, Dirk Daiquiri “Our Lady Of San Francisco”. So, let's get him on the phone this week. Plus, there are details on the next Exotica Moderne and Bachelor Pad magazine, which includes an interview with me in it.

Quincy Jones - Desifinado
Tiki Torches - Miserlou
Tony Bennett - I left My Heart In San Francisco
Cal Tjader - Mamblues
Codename Carter - High Altitude Low Opening
Daniel Pemberton - Four Old Ladies
David Carbonara - Bossa De Nuevo
Jetset Sweden - A Man And A Woman
Joey Altruda - The Big Payoff
Dick Hyman - Caravan
Jack Burger - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Tiki Delights - Fashionably Late Again
Alex Khaskin - Mister Bond
Louisville Sluggers - Blow It Baby

The Top Ten - week ending 27 October 2018

Welcome back, my fellow loungers!

Saturday has arrived, and despite the chill in the air I'm sure you are all enjoying the chill on the radio.

We have a great Top Ten this week, with Maretimo Records' artist Cocogroove coming in a number one! Congratulations! A beautiful groove that is totally deserving of the top spot. That left Sambox to slip into second. Still a good place to be. (Voting was very close). And jazzhop artist, Crazy Jazz, stays put in third.

I'm sure that most of you are aware of Maretimo's wonderful roster, and this week we see an old favourite, Citrus Jam, jump into the fray from Bubbling Under with a beautiful new track.

And finally, a track from the new Sambox release has been creeping it's way into the rotation, finally earning Bubbling Under status. 

Thank you so much for all your support here at the station, and be sure to support the artists, as well. Be sure to use the links, or your favourite download store, to purchase their albums or single tracks. It is truly appreciated.

Have a wonderful weekend! Let me also wish everyone a Happy Halloween next Wednesday. I'm afraid there's not too many Halloween chillout tracks, so programming will be status quo. But when Christmas comes......that's a whole different story! Stay tuned.

Stay chilled.

1. Cocogroove - Taxi Soul (Jazzy James Easy Listening Cut)

2. Sambox – Keep Love

3. Crazy Jazz – Good Days

4. GYVUS – Venice

5. The Warheads – Summer Reading

6. Paul Blackford – Baked not Fried

7. Clelia Felix – Along The Coast

8. Michael Franks – To Spend The Day With You

9. Citrus Jam - The Secret of Blue (The Ocean Swing Mix)

10. Audiobot – Lost

Bubbling Under

Sambox – Solar Wind

Cocktail Nation 507 Tiki Torches

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 back from his holidays and he brings news that the Tiki Torches album, Departure, is out now on iTunes. So, we  catch up with the man behind the sound. Also, emails are answered in the segment Dear Koop and we talk Bond…and what he never will be.

Warren Barker - 77 Sunset Strip Cha Cha
Barney Kessell - Moon River Cha Cha
Tiki Torches - Quiet Village
James Spencer - The Scarlet Hour
Georgie Auld - They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Aaron Diehl - Stop And Go
Wayne Newton - Strangers In The Night
Pink Martini - Tempo Perdido
Naughty Ones - I Dig Your Voodoo
The Secret Agents - James Bond Theme
Henry Mancini - The Floater
Mexacali Brass - Thunderball
Neal Hefti - Blues For Frank
The Sharps - Besame Mucho
James Morison - Tokyo Express

The Top Ten - week ending 20 October 2018

Welcome to the weekend once again, my fellow loungers!

And thanks for coming back here to the Top Ten. There's so much good music out there, as well as listening sources, that I am humbled by your support here at This is Lounge.

Jazz and chillout seem to crossover seamlessly, as sources of each genre in Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music, etc. draw from each other's sounds. I love it! And now we have variations of each adding to the mix as the chillhop and jazzhop variation of hip hop brings a whole new modern feel to the sound.....a sound which I love to support as you all know if you listen to the station.

This week, Sambox stays atop the chart, as the downtempo chill of Cocogroove slides in behind , followed by the, ahem, jazzhop sounds of Crazy Jazz.  A wonderful top three, don't you agree?

1. Sambox – Keep Love

2. Cocogroove – Taxi Soul (Jazzy James Easy Listening Cut)

3. Crazy Jazz – Good Days

4. The Warheads – Summer Reading

5. Clelia Felix – Along The Coast

6. GYVUS – Venice

7. Michael Franks – To Spend The Day With You

8. Paul Blackford – Baked not Fried

9. Audiobot – Lost

10. Jojo Effect ft. Iain Mackenzie – More or Less

Bubbling Under

Citrus Jam - The Secret of Blue (The OceanSwing Mix)

Cocktail Nation Twilight Show - Gambling On A Dream Part 2

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 holiday by the beach this week so a replay of the follow up to Lynn M. Zook's Gambling on a Dream, plus news on a new supporter of the Cocktail Nation. We also take a look at the potential release of some JFK files, plus news on new Martini Kings album coming out.

Cocktail Angst - Rhumba Of The Saints

Royal Crown Revue - Deadly Night Call

Tony Bennett and Count Basie - Are You Having Any Fun?

Blue Hawaiians - Martini 5-0

Nutty - Purple Panther

Bob Thompson - Do It Again

Brent Laidler - Meet Me At The Havana Hilton

Art Pepper - Webb City                                    

Martini Kings - Nylon Jungle

Acca Daiquiris - Cocaine

Les Baxter - Bustin The Bongos

Don Tiki - Other Side Of The Moon

The Top Ten - week ending 13 October 2018

Welcome! I'm so glad you're back!

Thanks for taking some time to check us out. Got that Autumn cocktail party? Tune us in! Need music at work when your reception puts the calls on hold? Tune us in! Need some chill for that smart gift shop you run? Tune us in! We're here 24/7, and our playlist never ends. So why not add a little chill to the Autumn chill.

Now, to the music....

Congratulations to Sambox this week, as his Keep Love slides into number one!.Following in second and third is The Warheads and Cocogroove.

Michael Franks and Clelia Felix slip, as Crazy Jazz moves into the number four spot.

We have a new Paul Blackford track jumping into the fray from Bubblin Under. Baked not Fried is a cool piece, nicely chilled. If you enjoyed his Bento Box Beat, then you'll love this. Stay tuned.

Speaking of Bubbling Under, we have a new Citrus Jam track beginning to get some attention around here. 

As the chill moves into the air, and perhaps the fireplace gets lit, there's nothing cozier that the smooth sounds of This is Lounge. Thanks for all of your support. You all know to tune in anytime.

Stay chilled.

1. Sambox – Keep Love

2. The Warheads – Summer Reading

3. Cocogroove – Taxi Soul (Jazzy James Easy Listening Cut)

4. Crazy Jazz – Good Days

5. Michael Franks – To Spend The Day With You

6. Clelia Felix – Along The Coast

7. Audiobot – Lost

8. GYVUS – Venice

9. Paul Blackford – Baked not Fried

10. Jojo Effect ft. Iain Mackenzie – Moreor Less

Bubbling Under

Citrus Jam - The Secret of Blue (The OceanSwing Mix)

Cocktail Nation Twilight Show - Celebrity Drinks

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 beachside this week, so we have a replay show, as we catch up with Justin Cristaldi, our drinks man, as he stops by to talk celebrity drinks. I found a very cool retro shirt shop worth checking out, news on an electric E-type Jag, and an abandoned Sixties satellite which started transmitting decades later. Plus, in all things selfish, an interview with me! And in Swank Advice I reveal an interesting experience with a man I may describe as the worst ever salesman to walk the earth.

Richard Myhill - Cool Scat

Alien Fashion - Cool Thing

Los Shimmy Shakers - No Tell Motel

Hugo Montenegro - Solo’s Samba

Piero Piccioni - Agente 077

Chris Connor - Opportunity Please

Dave Stryker - Shadowboxing

Octobop - Have You Hugged Your Martian Today

Laura Ainsworth - The Man I Love Is Gone

Wil Davis Trio - 50 to 21

Gerald Wiggins - I Used To Love You But It’s All Over Now

Tiki Lounge Crew - Mambo Loco

Jane Russell - Take It Easy

Chet Baker - Just Friends

The Top Ten - week ending 6 October 2018

Greetings fellow loungers!

The weekend is finally upon us once again. i don't know about you, but it seems the week drags along till Saturday, and then the weekend goes by so quickly. 

The chill of Autumn is in the air now for all of us Northern Hemisphere residents. Happy Spring to listeners in Australia! Enjoy the coming warmth.

This week's Top Ten comes in with a new number one! Those creative workhorses known as The Warheads reach the top with one of there many pieces, called Summer Reading.

Sambox comes in a close second with Keep Love, as Michael Franks drops down to number three.

The rest of the chart saw movements up and down, as your votes and our votes came together. (Yes, you can vote at www.thisislounge.com)

Later, we have a repeat Cocktail Nation show, as Koop is sunning himself in the Spring sunshine of Queensland. Enjoy.....

Thanks to you all for all of your support. Spreading the word of This is Lounge helps keep the music coming, as does the artist support. Enjoy your weekend, and.....

Stay chilled.

1. The Warheads – Summer Reading

2. Sambox – KeepLove

3. Michael Franks – To Spend The Day WithYou

4. Cocogroove – Taxi Soul (Jazzy James Easy Listening Cut)

5. Clelia Felix – Along The Coast

6. Crazy Jazz – Good Days

7. GYVUS – Venice

8. Audiobot – Lost

9. Jojo Effect ft. Iain Mackenzie – More or Less

10. Madbliss – 2975 Leeward Avenue

Bubbling Under

Paul Blackford – Baked not Fried