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Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper
Join Kooper in the Sydney Penthouse as he spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekend podcast.During the week Koop posts his music only Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse show where you can enjoy cocktail jazz at the end of your day. Follow Koop at the offical facebook page @cocktailnationradio
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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Sometimes something is a bit too good to be true!
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Relaxing Piano Crew-Forever Connected
Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land
Paige Delancy- Misty
Mantovani- Karen
Percy Faith orch- You're Mine, You
Cannonball Adderly -Love For Sale
Andre Previn-Ages Ago
Octobop-Playboy Theme
Marty Paich Trio- I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You
Angelika- Schindler's List
Dave Valentin-Morning Light
Steve Million-Cold Wind
Bill Evans-Jade Visions
Richard Lennox - September In The Rain
Even spies need some downtime with cocktail jazz
John Neel-Blue Martini
Octobop-Playboy Theme
Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline
Teddy Randazzo April
The Martini Kings- Rumble
Johnny Mandel- Temple of the Clouds
Ran Blake- Speak Low
Robert Short-The Cairo Connection
Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves
Hugo Montenegro-The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Hugo Montenegro-The Silencers
Keith Williams and His Orchestra Sound and the Fury
Hollywood Film Music Orchestra- Fab Chick
Robby Poitevin-Jazz Cave
Dawan Muhammad-Smoke Signal
Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan
Combustible Edison- A Shot In The Dark
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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It's near impossible because clearly my suit says I'm "The Man"
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Tamara Murphy-Atoms for Peace
Tony Bennett- These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
Dan Rose-The New Leaf
Oscar Peterson- I Got It Bad
Jazz Singles party- Another Cocktail
John Neel and orch- Who Is Wendy
Oscar Moore Quartet -April in Paris
Calum Upton- Royale
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
John Barry-Tanaka's World
Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time
Don Shirley-One for My Baby (Instrumental)
Joe Henderson- Miles Ahead
DJ Bonebrake- High Low
Ever had an old feeling pop into your head, something you have forgotten about?
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Dave Bruebeck- That Old Feeling
Airbenders-Weaver of Dreams
Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love
Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So
Brent Laider- Sunday Mood
Bell State University Jazz Ensemble- Late Nights
Steve Slagle-The Heart Of It
Bill Charlap- All Across The City
Class is in as we look at the age old question "What is Lounge"?
Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk
George Shearing- Welcome to My Dream
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Daniella Schacter- Vanheusenism
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
Teo Macero- For a Walkin' Bass
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
In a harsh world we could all be a little nicer.
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James Spencer-I’ve Got a Crush On You
Claude Bolling/ Jean Pierre Rampal-Amoureuse
Beverly Kenney-Try a Little Tenderness
Jackie Gleason-Good Night Sweet Nightingale
Johnny Hartman For the Want of a Kiss
Julie London-In The Middle of A Kiss
Marilyn Monroe-Kiss” from Niagara
Chet Baker- My Buddy
Sue Raney with The Bob Florence Group-Close Enough For Love
Liza Minnelli- Embraceable You
Beegie Adair-Moonlight Serenade
Ray Brown Orchestra -Gentle Lover
Paula Castle-Here I Am In Love Again
Doris Day-You Love Me
Nelson Riddle-Body and Soul
Jennie Smith-Never Had This Feeling
Lets face it, Joey said it best
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Beegie Adair-Cheek To Cheek
BOB THOMPSON - Joie de Vivre
Chet Baker-They All Laughed
George Shearing-Im Gona Laugh You Right Out Of My Life
James Spencer- A Certain Smile
Jim Altamore - Moonlight In Vermont
Julie London- Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee
Marcus Valle- If You Went Away
Rene Raff- Mad About The Boy
Ryan Christopher- Look For The Silver Lining
Dave Miller Trio-You Don’t Know What Love Is
Sarah Mckenzie -I Remember You
Rodger Davidson-Gentle Ocean
Jackie Gleason-Deep Purple/Blue Velvet
Stanley Black-Secret Love
Tab Hunter-I Wish I Didnt Love You So
Vicki Benet-The Boy Next Door
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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Let me tell you about a scary movie for dj's
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Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Jeremy Pelt - Soundtrack
David Benoit--Generations
Pat Martino- Lament
Kenny Dorham - Alone Together
Cannonball Adderly -Love For Sale
Beegie Adair-Days of Wine and Roses
June Hutton-Dream
Ute Lemper- Crimes Of The Heart
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
October-Playboys Theme
James Spencer-Three Coins In The Fountain
Chet Baker- Deep In A Dream
Tonight starting with some wise words from Cary Grant.
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Chet Baker- Hollywood Tonight
Johnny Greenwood- Spencer
Martin Denny- Cool
Piano Bar Specialists- Venice Piano Bar Music
Anne Phillips -Lonelyville
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
Astrud Gilberto- Dreamer
Stacy Kent- I Know I Dream
Alison Kraus-This Time The Dreams On Me
Beverly Kenny-Its Magic
The Voices of Walter Schumann- That Old Black Magic
Robertt Farnon-Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline
Monica Mancin- Dreamsville
Melanchrino Strings-Dream a Little Dream of Me
Stan Getz- Vivo Sonhando
Dave Valentin-Morning Light
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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Strings, strings and more strings.
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John Buzon Trio- Ill Wind
Russ Garcia -Water Creature
Frank Comstock-Galaxy
Harry Revel-The Ardent Night
Otto Cesana-You're So Wonderful
Al Caiola-Underwater Chase
Bobby Christian-Blue Star
Tiki Lounge Crew-Martini Nova
Rod Goodwin-Playtime On Pluto
Les Baxter-Flight Concerto
Billy May And His Orchestra-This Room Is My Castle Of Quiet
Joe Loco-Nightmare
Ferrante & Teicher-Barbarella
Tommy Flanagan -Velvet Moon
Leith Stevens-Escape From The Moon
Percy Faith-Nightingale
Bob Thompson-Hey Playboy
Mantovani- April In Portugal
101 Strings -Beautiful Dreamer
Sir Julian-Movin At Midnight
Selecting a Spring Bouquet for a beautiful gal.
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Astrud Gilberto-Misty Roses
Jack Wilson-Night Flower
Julie London-Bouquet of Blues
Jack Jones-Lolipops and Roses
Bob Thiele and his New Happy Times Orch -Forest Flower
Martin Denny-Black Orchid
Waitki 7-Sweet Pikake Serenade
Les Baxter and his Orchestra -Artificial Flowers
Johnny Hartman-Violets For Your Furs
Oscar Peterson-Amaryllis
James Spencer-Columbine from Nightfall
101 Strings-Flowers in Your Hair
Julie London-The Days of Wine and Roses
Bobby Troup and His All Stars Tip Toe through the Tulips
Walter Schumann and his Singers-Orchids In the Moonlight
Dave Stryker -Passion flower
Grab that umbrella!
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Tony Bennett The Girl I love
Octobop- Relaxin
Stanley Turrentine-Troubles Of The World
Jeff Harner-I Fall in Love too Easily.
Jeff Steinberg-A Martini Built For Two
Hugo Montenegro - The Love Boat
Lyn Stanley- Cry Me A River
Beegie Adair - Senza Fine
Pierre Umilani -Lounge Suite
Jerry Goldsmith -Never Mind, You'd Love It
Piano Bar Music- Venice Piano Bar Music
Bill Charlap-All Across the City
Sally Street- Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Rose Sinclair -Misty
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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The weekends here, time to loosen that tie and cut loose!
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Lee Morgan-Rio
Richard Lenox-It Had To Be You
Miles Davis John Coltrane-Tivoli
James Morrison-This Is Real
Nancy Wilson-How Insensitive
Billy Vaughan-I Love You Truly
Gato Barbieri-Jeanne
Stan Getz -Summertime
Vicki Benet-A Shade Of Blue
Wayne Marsh-Everything Happens to Me
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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Hopefully you aren't allergic!
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Astrud Gilberto-Misty Roses
Jack Wilson-Night Flower
Julie London-Bouquet of Blues
Jack Jones-Lolipops and Roses
Bob Thiele and his New Happy Times Orch -Forest Flower
Martin Denny-Black Orchid
Waitki 7-Sweet Pikake Serenade
Les Baxter and his Orchestra -Artificial Flowers
Johnny Hartman-Violets For Your Furs
Oscar Peterson-Amaryllis
James Spencer-Columbine from Nightfall
101 Strings-Flowers in Your Hair
Julie London-The Days of Wine and Roses
Bobby Troup and His All Stars Tip Toe through the Tulips
Walter Schumann and his Singers-Orchids In the Moonlight
Dave Stryker -Passion flower
Time to spend a fortune on the Ski Slopes!
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Four Freshman-Oh Lonely Winter
Stan Whitmire-Jessica’s Theme from The Man From Snowy Winter
Horst Jankowski Singers-Das ist Der Morgen
Roger Williams-Snowfall
Chet Baker-Grey December
Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66-Sometimes in Winter
Beegie Adair-A Winter Romance
Denis Sole -Sleigh Ride
Julie London-Hushabye Mountain
Stacey Kent-The Ice Hotel
Art Van Damme-Violets For Your Furs
Emile Pandolfi-Ice Castles
Claude Bolling -Amoureuse
Corky Hale-Cabin In The Sky
Frank Sinatra -Let’s Get Away From It All
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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One man's strange is another man's normal!
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Alan Pasqul - I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Chris Standring - How Insensitive
Allison Kraus- This Time The Dreams On Me
Beegie Adair-The Last Time I Saw Paris
Betty Carter-Some Other Time
Billy Eckstine - Remembering
Chris Standring - Night & Day
Chet Baker-Every Time We Say Goodbye
Dave Trolley- Best Time of My Life
Emile-Pandolfi-Somewhere In Time
George Shearing- Changing With the Times
Henri Rene- For the Very First Time
Jackie Gleason- Time
James Spencer The Start Of Our Affair
Tiki Delights-Cocktail Time
Jim Altamore - Summer Wind
Ryan Christopher- Where Or When
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives.
New shows return Feb 8
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Can you read between the lines.
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Fred Jacobs- If You Could See Me Now
Chet Baker-Look For the Silver Lining
Virginia Schenck-Another World
Plas Johnson-Mean to Me
Janice Borla Group You Dont know what love is
John Finbury-All The Way To The End
Nathan Haines- Lament
Bobby Christian - Blue Star
Bill Evans- What Is This Thing Called Love
George Shearing-Insensitive
Time to sit down and write you a letter.
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Johnny Mandel- Letter Writing Sequence
Charles Fox - A Moment to Share
The 5th Dimension- One Less Bell To Answer
Marcos Valle- The Answer
Diahann Caroll -Don't Answer Me (Ti Vedo Uscire)
Melanchrino Strings-Answer Me My Love
Polly Bergen -All Alone
Beegie Adair-Let's Get Lost
Dianne Reeves- Social Call
Eliane Elias- Call Me
Dean Martin- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself A Letter)
Jeri Southern- My Letters
Chet Baker- Crazy She Calls Me
James Spencer- Love Letters
Jackie Gleason- Love Letters In The Sand
Larry Newcombe- Essential Messengers
MPS- Lost in Modulation
What a year, some great music, some great books and this week in our Best Of The Best show we take a look at 2024
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The Aloha Caftan Society Theme-Walter Goes Shopping
Hypnotiques-Apache
Tiki Delights-Samba At The Reef
The Swongos – Untrained Hypnotist
Tikiyaki Orchestra- A Spy Medley
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Señor Moai
Dubbelorganisterna- Hubble
MesserChups- Pink Pantheratu
Voodoo5-Surrender
Ìxtahuele - The Hookah Parlor
Martini Kings -Smile
Project K-67 – The Cat And The Cream
David Fleming-Lake Como
The allure of the Bad Boy...seems to work every time.
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Milt Jackson-Can’t Help Loving that Man
Paul Reves -Strolling with Style
Lyn Stanley -Hhow about me
James Moody -Yesterdays
Angelica- Pure Imagination
Melanchrino Strings Ahh the sweet mystery of life.
Mel Lewis -Grey flannel.
Marty Paich Trio -Dusk light.
Octobop- Thinking out loud.
André Previn -Blame it on My Youth
Beegie Adair Autumn in New York.
Roger Williams-Deep Purple
Bill Charlup-One Morning In May
Dexter Gordon I Was doing alright.
Light her up, just make sure the wood is dry!
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Jackie Gleason-By The Fireside
Melanchrino Strings-My One and Only Love
Julie London- Snuggled on Your Shoulder Make Love to Me
Marilyn Monroe-Kiss
Dolores Gray-Penthouse Serenade Warm Brandy
Al Hibbler-Nightfall
Danny and Denny Gugliemi-Firelight Reverie
Beegie Adair-Snowfall
James Spencer-Street of Dreams
Bobby Short-Tenderly
Claude Bolling-Amoureuse
Jack Jezzro-Embraceable You
Emile Pandolfi-All The Things You Are
Relaxing Piano Crew-Hold My Glass
Laura Fygi I Love You for Sentimental Reasons
Shirley Horn-You’re Nearer
Last show before our best of the best next week as we finish this season of the Cocktail Nation
This week Gary Wells talks about The Thin Man and one of the greatest pulp writers in history and find out what Koop thinks about organisations who won’t answer the phone.
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Project K-67 - The One That Almost Got Away
The Swongos - Untrained Hypnotist
Keith Williams and His Orchestra- The Thin Man
The Aloha Caftan Society - Sun Hat
Naughty Ones-Azure Te
Tim Mayer - Merman Main Theme
Honolulu Transport- Marvellous
Morricone 90-Lounge Music #2
Cy Coleman-Playboy's Theme
Tiki Delights-Samba At The Reef
Ixtahuele- The Hookah Parlor
Mr Moai and The Tikiheads-Tahitian Twilight
Manakooras- Hale'iwa Hustle
Martini Kings- Agua De Ber
Yes being with people is great but sometimes you just need alone time.
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Kenny Dorham - Alone Together
Sarah Vaughan - Misty – Live at Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen
Cannonball Adderly - Love For Sale
Evan Drybread - Blackball
Ute Lemper - Crimes Of The Heart
Aya Fukiage - I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good
Octobop - Playboy Theme
Dave Valentin - Morning Light
Jerry Goldsmith - New York Skyline
Chet Baker - Hollywood Tonight
Anne Phillips - Lonelyville
Johnny Greenwood - Spencer
Some of us like to dream and you could say that those of us who are the great creators!
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Astrud Gilberto - Dreamer
Stacy Kent - I Know I Dream
Alison Kraus - This Time The Dreams On Me
Beverly Kenny - Its Magic
The Voices of Walter Schumann - That Old Black Magic
Monica Mancin - Dreamsville
Melanchrino Strings - Dream a Little Dream of Me
Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream
James Spencer - Three Coins In The Fountain
June Hutton - Dream
David Benoit - Generations
Jeremy Pelt - Soundtrack
Paul Desomond-Suicide Is Painless
Pat Martino - Lament
Beegie Adair -Days of Wine and Roses
Well a big show this week as I am joined on the show this week Karen Simpson formerly of Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited to talk about her solo enterprise called Project K/67 . I’ve also got another sports car to look at with James M Kraus of Auto Universal fame as we bring you the Cocktail Nation from the Sydney Penthouse.
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Ixtahuele- Dharma Man (feat. King Kukulele)
Swongos-Drunk On A Carousel
Project K-67 - The Cat And The Cream
Tiki Delights-The Sneaky Tiki Spy
Hugo Montenegro- Illya
Combustible Edison-A Shot In The Dark
Jeff Steinberg Jazz Ensemble- The Love Boat
Frank Bennett- You’re Just Too Hip Baby
Tikiyaki Orchestra- A Spy Medley
The Hula Girls- Tabou
Baby Grand- Just Drive
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads- Night of the Savage
The Martini Kings- Rumble
Serge Gainsbourg-Requiem Pour Un Twisteur
Sometimes I can't tell the difference.
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Chet Baker-Born To Be Blue
Late Night Jazz Combo-Come Fly With Me
Julie O’hara Sextet -Doin It Solo
Milt Jackson-Freds Mood
Stan Getz -Girl from Ipanema
Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues.
Don Burrows- The living ocean.
Lyn Stanley- Lover Man.
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Barney McCall -Nectar Spur.
Tony Bennett- Shes Funny That Way.
Bill Evans Trio- Waltz for Debbie.
Lots of Billionaires are taking up the opportunity to go for a trip in space, but if that fool Elon Musk is organising it then consider me OUT!
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Martini Kings-Fly Me To The Moon
Miki Yamanaka-Monks Dream
Miles Davis -So What
Stacey Kent -I Know I Dream
Theodore Shapiro-Labor Of Love
Black Olive Jazz
Red Garland-Please Send Me Someone to Love
The Sunset Boulevard-Autumn Leaves
Manotovani-The Sundowners
Well a big show this week as I am joined on the show this week by Tom and Lisa from the Swongos . I’ve also got another unsolved mystery from the 1950’s to bring you, World of Swank gig guide, a deep thought, our stuff segment and the best neo lounge and exotica from across the globe as we bring you the Cocktail Nation from the Sydney Penthouse.
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Project K-67 - The Cat And The Cream
Aloha Kaftan Society- Walter Goes Shopping
Swongos -Untrained Hypnotist
Skip Heller- Hurricane Apartment
Combustible Edison-Call Of The Space Siren
Pepper Greenwald- Rooftops
Frank Bennett- Better Man
Octobop- Dreamsville
Kolumbo-Sandy Legs
Tikiyaki Orchestra- A Space Medley
The Sharps- Besame Mucho
Dianne Schuur When October Goes
But does the Genie look like Barbara Eden?
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Anne Phillips -Lonelyville
Ute Lemper-Small Touches of You
Melenchrino Strings-Ahh The Sweet Mystery of Life
Diane Schuur-When October Goes
Beegie Adair -Georgia On My Mind
Stan Whitmire-Somewhere in Time
David Benoit-Generations
Meg Myles-Goodnight Sweetheart
Julie London Sophisticated Lady
George Shearing-Have a Heart
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Paul Weston -Autumn Leaves
Eartha Kitt-Since I Fell For You
Roger Williams-On A Clear Day
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay
or perhaps a rundown old church in a bad part of town!
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George De Hart-Body and Soul
Edward Simon-Gracias A La Vida
Stan Getz-Her
Jazz Bistro-Instrumental Saxaphone Jazz Song
Anne Phillips-I’ve Got To Pass Your House
Vince Guaraldi Trio-Manha De Carnaval
George Shearing -Midnight On Cloud 69
Roger Williams-On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Astrud Gilberto -Photograph
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Cannonball Adderly-Spontaneous Combustion
Art Pepper -These Foolish Things
John Neel and his Orchestra-Who Is Wendy
The Jazz Defender -Rosie Karima
It’s new music galore this week on the show with lots of new releases…Kramer is back with another Heist movie as part of Kramers classic movies. I have the story of a weird interaction at the store the other day, our stuff segment and the world of swank gig guide.
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Daniel Pemberton-Moog Necklace
Naughty Ones-I Dig Your Voodoo
Serge Gainsbourg and Francoise Haryy-Comment te dire adieu
Kolumbo-Sandy Legs
Combustible Edison-Vertigogo
Thee Millionaire-Fraülein Doktor
Orchestra Superstring- Easy
Swongos -Untrained Hypnotist
Project K-67 - The Cat And The Cream
David Fleming- Lake Como
Jeff Harner- Call Me Irresponsible
April Aloisio And Joanie Pallatto Samba Do Soho
Tikiyaki 5-0- The Ipcress File
Tiki Delights-Shaken not Stirred
I think it's time to stop and take a look out the window of the Sydney Penthouse.
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Chick Corea-Now He Sings, Now He Sbos
Aaron Diehl- Blue Nude
Julie London -In The Middle of a Kiss
Beverly Kenny -Try a Little Tenderness
Marilyn Maye The night we called it a day
Floyd Cramer -A Man and a Woman
Beegie Adair -Do you know the way San Jose
Jazz Vibes -Vibraphone Impressions
Milton Jackson- Opus Focus
Martini Kings -Wave
Lalo Schifrin -The Aftermath Of Love
Dennis Farnon and his orchestra- High Balls at Villa Rienzo
Richard Lennox - Tea For Two
Victor Young- When I Fall In Love
James Spencer-Lady of the Evening
Grant Green-How Insensitive
Grace Knight -Sophisticated lady
Read into it as you will!
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Fred Jacobs- If You Could See Me Now
Chet Baker-Look For the Silver Lining
Virginia Schenck-Another World
Plas Johnson-Mean to Me
Janice Borla Group You Dont know what love is
John Finbury-All The Way To The End
Nathan Haines- Lament
Bobby Christian - Blue Star
Bill Evans- What Is This Thing Called Love
George Shearing-Insensitive
Taking a look at a terrific series called Feud-Capote vs the Swans and of course spinning the best Lounge from across the globe
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The Sharps- From Russia With Love
Tikiyaki Orchestra- A Spy Medley
Perry Como- It's Impossible
Sam Rivers-Involution
Janet Seidel- Perhaps
Stanley Turrentine- Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You
Tony Bennett -That Old Black Magic
Blue Martinis- The Great City
Swongos -Grab The Loot
Jetset Sweden-The Man From Thrush
Steve Haines-Secret Stash
The Martini Kings- Rumble
Serge Gainsbourg- Ce Mortel Ennui
One for the ladies this week.
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Pinky Winters – Let’s Take the Long Way Home
Audrey Morris – How ’Dja Like to Love Me
Vicky Lane – You Hit the Spot
Helen Carr – Tulip or Turnip
Diana Dors – Namely You
Rita Reys – Old Devil Moon
Kathy Barr – Just Squeeze Me
Carol Stevens – Keep On Doin’ What You’re Doin’
Patricia Scot – You Leave Me Breathless
Carole Creveling – Star Eyes
Maureen O’Hara – You Be So Nice to Come Home To
Helen Carr – You’re Getting To Be a Habit With Me
Beverly Kenney – Your Love is My Love
Sue Evans – Did You Mean It?
Jane Russell – You’re Mine, You
Jaye P. Morgan – As Time Goes By
Ann Gilbert – Two Sleepy People
Ilene Woods – Estrellita
Janet Seidel – Mr. Lucky
Let me tell you an old radio story that involves a transmitter hut at a country radio station in the middle of a field, a stick and a young dj being cautious !
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Shelly Manne and His Men - Step Lightly
Harold Land-Grooveyard
Ben Webster - Georgia On My Mind
Art Pepper - Imagination
Kenny Dorham - Old Folks
Steve Tyrell - Ruby
Airbenders- Weaver of Dreams
Joe Pass- Stormy Weather
Tony Bennett- Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
Ever been in a bad mood and you just want to wallow in it...but people just won't let you!
How annoying.
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Edward Simon- Monk's Mood
Sunset Boulevard Jazz Trio- Naima
Buddy Greco- My Last Night In Rome
Gerald Beckket- I Remember Bill
Aya Fukiage I Remember You
Paul Reeves- Agent Noir
Bill Crompton-Night of the Stars
Molotov Cocktail Piano- Die Another Day
Marcos Valle-Vivo Sonhando
Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond- Body and Soul
George Shearing-Friendly Persuasion
Luke Gillespie- Round Midnight
Danny and Dena Guglielmi- Firelight Reverie
Mr Gary Wells brings us another terrific book in that of Tony Rome. I’ve got some new music from the Tikiyaki Orchestra as we explore the world of lounge and exotica!
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Tom Gaebel- Music To Watch Girls By
Hypnotiques-Mai Tais In The Morning
Nancy Sinatra-Tony Rome
Tiki Joes Ocean-Mai Tai Mambo
SG Sound- Planet Twist
Tiki Delights-San Francisco Samba
Dubbelorganisterna - End for today thanks for today
Acorn Lane-Limo Spa
Cy Coleman-Playboy's Theme
Ixtahuele-Mareld 2021
Baby Grand- Lazy Day in Saint-Tropez
Martini Kings- Taboo
Tikiyaki Orchestra-A Spy Medley
Stereophonic Space Sound -The Mysterious Mr Flynn
Jerry Goldsmith- Take Some Risks, Mr. Flint
Herbie Mann- Scratch
I've wondered about love songs and the people they are written for.
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Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops
Bill Evan’s-Waltz for Debby
Cedar Walton- Skylark
Bill Charlap- One Morning In May
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues.
Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus
Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love
Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay
Rachel Caswell-For All We Know
Another Unsolved Mystery of the 50’s this week, we take a look at the life of recently departed Sergio Mendez and I will tell you the story of a moron I met this week.
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Alien Fashion Show- Rocket 95
Tikiyaki 5-0- The Ipcress File
Alika Lyman Group-Theme from Bewitched
Stanley Turrentine- Dearly Beloved
Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche
Towner Galaher- Simone
Joey Altruda- Mucci's Jag MK. II
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Inspector Cortez
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Project K /67-Sirocco
Sergio Mendez- The Joker
Voodoo 5-Trust in Me
Andre Basil-Latinova
Perhaps "it's Complicated" applies to you?
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Giacomo Gates - Since I Fell For You
Barney Kessel-Satin Doll
Dexter Gordan-Flick Of A Trick
JV-Blues For A Haunted Croonoir
James Morrison - A Time For Love
Johnny Mandel-Quietly There
Les Baxter-Emerald Sea
Narco Lounge Combo-Bright Lights, Big City
Natalie Cole - Unforgettable
Pepper Adams-Bloos, Bloos, Blues
Tiki Delights-Fashionably Late Again
I don't need to tell you how important dental health is.
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Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile
Stanley Turrentine Trio- Wee Hour Theme
Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus
Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town
Lea Delaria- Call Me
Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops
Don Shirley-One for My Baby
Roger Williams-Riviera Concerto
Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay Our Love Is Here To Stay
Ixtahuele- Scenes I-III
Cedar Walton- Skylark
James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions
Rachel Caswell-For All We Know
Nat King Cole- What Is There To Say
Careful of fanatics, they are always one -eyed and can't see the bigger picture/
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Stanley Turrentine-Troubles of the World
Ann-Margret - I Wanna Be Loved
Elvis-Almost In Love
Bill Evans-Waltz for Debby
Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues.
Sarah Vaughan- Misty – Live at Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen_1963
Sarah Vaughan- Sophisticated Lady
George Golla- Lush Life
Ray Brown Orchestra- Everything I Love
Blue Martinis- You Turn Me On Baby
Albare- Once I Loved
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Mancini- Blue Satin
Bill Charlap- One Morning In May
A heist film with Kramer as he returns this week with another gripping tale in Kramers Classic movies.
I’ve discovered a new way authorities can torture terrorists which I think could be effective. We have some letters into the show and some cool gigs to mention
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The Tikiyaki Orchestra- Espionage-a-trois
Combustible Edison-Pink Victim
Black Flamingos-Tales From the Crypt
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads- Sugar Cane Spirits
Martini Kings- Dance of the Virgins
Joey Altruda- Remembering Jobim
Tiki Delights-Valle Del Diablo
Dubbelorganisterna - Hubble
Messer Chups-Hard Times For Dracula
Voodoo 5-Surrender
Kenny Sasaki-Sunset on Mars
Hypnotiques-Mai Tais In The Morning
Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
The Aloha Caftan Society Theme-Walter Goes Shopping
Mark Riddle- Lahaina Sunset
Dave Loew- From Russia With Love
lets get out there amongst it!
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John Coltrane-Afro Blue
Dave Miller Trio-As Long As I Live
Thomas Mackay-Black Orchid
Bobby Darin-The Curtain Falls
Dave Brubeck-The Duke
Mary Stallings-Gypsy In My Soul
Thelonious Monk-I’m Getting Sentimental Over You
George Shearing-Isn’t It Romantic
Janet Seidel -Let’s Do It
Mel Torme-Stardust
Anita O’Day-You’d Be Son Nice To Come Home To
From the papers, a story of woe.
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Kenyon Hopkins-Am I Blue
Kenyon Hopkins-Cool_Village
Stan Getz- Alfie
Roger Williams-Deep Purple
Frank Sinatra- Witchcraft
James Spencer- Basie Blue and Sentimental
James Spencer-The Start Affair
Jane Russell - You're Mine, You
Gene Howard-The Man I Love
Mel Torme- I Know Your Heart
Les Baxter- Lost in Meditation
Bobby Darin- The Days Of Wine And Roses
Astrid Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Doris Day- Summer Has Gone
Conte Candoli Quartet-No Moon at all
Bill Evans-If you could see me now
Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches
Mel Torme-I Wished On The Moon
Nino Rapicavoli -Doctor Moo
Some espionage coming your way with Jason Whiton and Spyvibe this week talking "Enter The Dragon. We take a look at some gigs to attend across the globe plus I’ll tell you a story of an interesting thing I heard at a Coffee shop this week.
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Honolulu Transport-Marvellous
Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed
Lalo Schifrin: Su-Lin (The Monk)
Intoxika-Taboo
Ixtahuele-Dharmaman feat king Kukulele
The Hynotiques-Ace Face
Octobop-Have You Hugged Your Martian Today
Stanley Turrentine Trio -Dearly beloved
Janet Seidel-It Had Better Be Tonight
Nicholas Godin Quartier De La France
Tikiyaki 50 -The Ipcress File
Rose Sinclair-Summer Samba
Frank Sinatra-Summer Wind
I was asked why I am always so well dressed, I responded with "I'm Vain". She didn't know what to say after that.
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John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini
Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet
Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts
Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light
Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage
Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town
jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders
Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms
Yes it can happen, but here is the thing...you quickly learn how little they actually meant to you and how they held you back. So...little loss really. Just make sure you turn up to the funeral to make sure they are dead!
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Bill Evans- My Man's Gone Now
Shelly Manne & His Friends-Exodus
Steve Tyrell - Georgia On My Mind
John Coltrane - Interlude 3 - Live 1
Barney Kessel-Satin Doll
Blossom Dearie- Meditation
Oscar Pettiford- Laura
Cal Tjader-Between The Devil & The Deep Blue
Dexter Gordon-Serenade In Blue
Elis Regina & Antônio Carlos Jobim- Chovendo na Roseira
Rodger Williams-Autumn Leaves
Hiromi-Suite Drifters
The Dave Brubeck Quartet- Pick Up Sticks
A work in progress maybe?
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Gerry Mulligan And His Orchestra- For An Unfinished Woman
Steve Million- Situations
Lyn Stanley- The Island
Jazz Lounge Zone- Relaxing Piano Music
Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love
Oscar Peterson Trio- You Look Good To Me
Dave Brubeck- One Alone
Bill Charlap Trio- All Across the City
Chris Connor-Something To Live For
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker- Nights At The Turntable
Joe Lovano -I’m All For You
Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine
George Shearing -Why Did I Choose You
Sad news this week of the passing of French screen legend Alain Delon, we will have a look at that story in Lounge Life Magazine and this week Gary Wells is back with Words With Wellsy and Sam Cooke is on the agenda
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Aloha Kaftan Society -Walter Goes Shopping
Joey Altruda-All The Cats
Sam Cooke- Summertime
Jazz Vibes-Vibraphone Be Bop
Dimitri From Paris-A Very Stylish Girl
Bill Irwin -Seduction
Serge Gainsbourg-Intoxicated Man
Sir Julian- A Man and A Woman
Tiki Delights-Sandy Samba
Theodore Shapiro-Labour Of Love
Steve Yeager Side Swipe
Narco Lounge Combo-Your Dog Is Looking At Me
Tiki Lounge Crew Hipsters Lair
Lalo Schifrin-Room 26
Werner Tautz-Back Seat Bingo
Isrea Butler-Congo Lament
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Aimez-vous Henri
Love can mean a lot of things.
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Dave Miller Trio-You Don’t Know What Love Is
Tiki Delights-Cocktail Time
Bill Evans -Blue Serge
Mancini-The Summer Knows
Nicholas Godin-Pigalle Darling Club
Oscar Moore Trio-Come In Out Of The Rain
Luke Gillespie-Beautiful Love
Jackie Gleason-It All Depends On You
Barney Kessel-It Could Happen To You
James Spencer-Romancin Jackie Gleason
Chet Baker-The Thrill Is Gone
Living Strings-The Night Is Young and You’re So Beautiful
Aya Fukiage-Solitude
Vibes On Velvet-Jorges Basement
Beegie Adair-Here There And Everywhere
Just follow these easy steps kids
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Frank Sinatra-Nice Work If You Can Get It
Nat King Cole- Cherchez La Femme
Los Machucambos-How insensitive
Matt Monro-strangers in the night
Bobby Darin-skylark
Roger Williams-Moonlight Love
Duke Ellington-In A Sentimental Mood
Gene Howard-Hes Funny That Way
Ron Goodwin-Playtime on Pluto
Mal Fitch- Lulu's Back in Town
Roger Williams-Strange Music
Joyce Chante António Carlos- S'Wonderfull
Beverly Kenney- You Couldn't Be Cuter
James Morrison-Strawberry Milk
Cliff Korman-Temura
Vic Damone- Seperate Tables
Oscar Petitford- The Golden Touch
Work just as hard as to not get fired is a pretty good motto
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James Spencer- Easy Living
Kenyon Hopkins-April_in_Paris
Hank Garland- Autumn Leaves
Nat King Cole- When Sunny Gets Blue
Oscar Peterson- You Make Me Feel So Young
Tony Bennett- A Weaver Of Dreams_There Will Never Be Another You
Dean Martin- You're Breaking My Heart
Chet Baker-daybreak
Tiki Lounge Crew- Martini Nova
Sinatra-at long last love
Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Les Baxter- Tahiti A Summer Night At Sea
Beegie Adair-Georgia On My Mind
Nat king Cole- I Keep Goin' Back To Joe's
James Morrison -You’re Nobody Till Someone Loves You
Andy Shepard-Romaria
Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso
Dave Brubeck-Theme From _Mr. Broadway
Stan Whitmire-Somewhere in Time
An Album special this week with one you will easily see in any charity store by Mr Sergio Mendes.A Deep Though, our Stuff Segment and a look at the World of Swank with lots of cool gigs to attend. www.cocktailnation.net Tiki Delights-San Francisco SambaVoodoo 5-MiserlouSergio Mendes- Mas Que NadaBrian Landrus- The TelecastersIsrea Butler- B.G.'s GrooveKava Kon & The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble- Palace of the Tiger Women Linda Carone-Don't Be on the OutsideMartini Kings- Zou Bisou BisouMr Moai and the Tiki Heads-Shaken and StirredRichard Cheese- Sharp Dressed ManIxtahuele- The Hookah ParlorThe Aloha Caftan Society Theme(Mark Riddle) Sun HatProject K-67-The One That Almost Got AwayTowner Galaher- Cafe Con Samba
Cnev 543 Doing What I Do Best
can you guess what it is?
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Gaea Schell- Luna Plateada
Victor Feldman Trio- Dream Dance
Peter Nero- For All We Know
Rose Sinclair-Misty
John Coltrane-Too Young To Go Steady
Chet Baker- There Is No Greater Love
Linda Carone-Having It All
The Martini Kings -Desafinado
Melanchrino Strings- Arrivederci, Roma
Jack Jezro-Darn That Dream
Lea Delaria- Call Me
George Benson- Thunder Walk
Oscar Peterson- Learnin The Blues
Henry Mancini- Brief and Breezy
Looking out the window, how is your view!
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George De Hart-Body and Soul
Vince Guaraldi Trio- Manha De Carnaval
George Shearing -Midnight On A Cloud
Cannonball Adderly- Spontaneous Combustion
Art Pepper-These Foolish Things
Edward Simon-Gracias A La Vida
Stan Getz-Her
John Neil And His Orchestra-Who Is Wendy
Melenchrino Strings-When October Goes
Stan Whitmire-Somewhere In Time
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Paul Weston
This week another Unsolved Mystery of the Fifties and lots of new music !
So, mix yourself a martini, settle into your favorite chair, and let the smooth sounds of Cocktail Nation take you away. You're in for an unforgettable evening
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Black Flamingoes-Tales From the Crypt
Project K_67-Nightdrive
Al Cailoa- Experiment In Terror
Harold Schenk- Bachelor Pad
Dubbelorganisterna- Hubble
Isrea Butler- Pennies from Heaven
Hi Tide Orchestra-Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
Ìxtahuele - Moonflower
Jean -Michael Bernard- K&R Awkward Dinner
Steve Yeager- Catwalk
Tiki Delights-San Francisco Samba
The Aloha Caftan Society- Aloha Caftan Society Theme
Martini Kings-Dance of the Virgins
Towner Galaher- Cafe Con Samba
Voodoo 5-Bossa Cubana
Look, if you have to be sad, it's better to be rich and sad than poor and sad.
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Ahmad Jamal-Ahmad’s Blues
The Adderly Brothers-Big E
James Spencer-Easy Living
Dexter Gordon-Flick Of A Trick
Andrea Keller-Footprints
John Lampkin-Hittin the Haven
Michelle Lordi-Imagination
Thad Jones-Minor On Top
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
What sort of holiday do you like?
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The Rob Dixon Quintet – Caravan
Mark Riddle – Drifting
Dan Rose- Ellington Medley
Dexter Gordon- Somebody’s Fool
Julie London- Fantasy.
Chat Baker – Hollywood Tonight
David Fleming Lake Como
Pierro Umilani – Lounge Suite
Bill Evans-My Man’s Gone Now
Dominico Moduguno
John Lamkin -Ode to George Floyd
Tiki Delights -San Francisco
James Spencer Spring is here
Tonight, we've got a packed show for you. First up, Spyvibe With Jason Whiton talking The Man With The Golden Gun and we'll be answering a listener's burning question and take you on a journey through the "World of Swank" with our gig guide, highlighting the hottest upcoming events and must-see performances.
And of course, we've got some fantastic new music lined up for you, featuring fresh tracks from the Tiki Delights and David Fleming.
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Narco Lounge Combo-Alphaville
Dana Countryman-The Spy From Outerspace
Irving Joseph-April In Brownsville
Mancini-Mr Lucky
Herbie Mann-Philly Dog
John Lamkin-Eartha’s Dance
Swingadelic-El Blues Esa Mujer
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Suger Cane Spirits
Isrea Butler-Ques Pills
Out Of Abingdon -Two Buttons
David Fleming -Lake Como
Tiki Delights-San Francisco Samba
Brian Landrus-Prelude To A Kiss
Dexter Gordon-Scrapple From The Apple
I'm gonna tell you about a guy I knew who was in an extreme friend zone.
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Phineas Newborn – Gee baby ain’t I Good to you
Bill Charlap Trio- All Across The City
James Spencer- Midnight Melancholy
Martini Kings – The Girl From Ipanema
Beegie Adair – Orange Coloured Sky
Jack Jezro – Beautiful Love
Thelonious Monk- Round Midnight
Dean Martin -Give me a little kiss
Mantovani – Irma La Douce
James Bond and his Sextet- You only live twice.
The Oscar Moore Trio – Come in out of the rain
George Shearing -I’ll remember April
Pete Moore and his Orchestra -Wind Mills of Your mind
Carol Creveling- Star eyes
Jane Russell-Your Mine You
Pinky Winters – Let’s take the long way home
This week on Cocktail Nation Words With Wellsy, lounge tunes, and Lounge Life Magazine headlines like vintage cars and time travel. We’ll also remember Bob Newhart and ponder a deep thought: Tune in for an unforgettable mix of music and musings!
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Inspector Cortez
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Martini Kings- Zou Bisou Bisou
Kenny Sasaki-Pina Colada
Voodoo 5-Off Shore
Tiki Delights- Shaken not Stirred
Clouseaux- The Monkey with the Golden Fez
John Eric Booth- Brazil
The Hula Girls- Tabou
Black Flamingos-Tales From the Crypt
Nicolas Godin- Au service de la France
John Lamkin-Ode To George Floyd
How is your perspective, ok stop with the binoculars, that's not what I meant.
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Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me.
Buddy Greco -Round midnight.
John Barry -Tanaka‘s world.
Art Blakey- Prelude in blue.
Art Pepper- Imagination
Chet Baker- My Funny Valentine.
Herbie Mann- Tenderly
Stacey Kent, I know I dream
Conte Candollu Trio -Flamingo.
Marty, Paige, trio.-Dusk Light
Karen Souza -Creep
Marty Paich Lazy Afternoon.
Dave Pell octet- Memphis in June.
Ritchie Kamuka Quartet-What’s new?
George Shearing -The days of Wine and Roses.
No it's not what you think.
Relaxing Piano Crew-Forever Connected
Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land
Paige Delancy- Misty
Mantovani- Karen
Percy Faith orch- You're Mine, You
Cannonball Adderly -Love For Sale
Andre Previn-Ages Ago
Octobop-Playboy Theme
Marty Paich Trio- I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You
Angelika- Schindler's List
Dave Valentin-Morning Light
Steve Million-Cold Wind
Bill Evans-Jade Visions
Richard Lennox - September In The Rain
Let's examine what is Lounge?
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Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk
George Shearing- Welcome to My Dream
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Daniella Schacter- Vanheusenism
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
Teo Macero- For a Walkin' Bass
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
Kramer is back with another Heist film as he reviews classic movies for us.
In our "Stuff" segment, prepare to be captivated by the riveting tale of the first assassination attempt on a U.S. president—Andrew Jackson's incredible encounter with Richard Lawrence.
We also have an exclusive feature from Lounge Life Magazine about a beloved former airline making a brief—and expensive—victory lap. And don’t miss the latest music set to elevate your evening.
Mix your favorite cocktail, sit back, and enjoy the smooth sounds and fascinating stories on this week's Cocktail Nation.
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Let's brave the night and see what happens.
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Wynton Marsalis-Nightlife
Lee Morgan-Since I Fell For You
Oscar Pettiford-I Remember Clifford
Joe Pass-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Tony Bennett-Sweet Loraine
Dave Brubeck-I’ll Never Smile Again
Dexter Gordon -Willow Weep For Me
Vince Guarald Trioi-A Flower Is Lovesome Thing
Gerry Mulligan-For An Unfinished Woman
Dave Brubeck-Pick Up Sticks
Steve Swallow-I Think My Wife Is A Hat
Let me tell you about life in the Penthouse.
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June Christy -Give Me the Simple Life
Carmen Cavallaro-Stairway to the Stars
Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please James
Chet Baker-Look For the Silver Lining
Jame Spencer-Easy Living
Bob Thompson-Joie de Vivre
Nelson Riddle-The Joy of the Good Living
Chris Connor-Opportunity Please Knock
Janowski Singers-Ein Hoch der Liebe
Tony Hadley -The Good Life
Irene Kral-It’s A Wonderful World
Julie London-Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
Jerry Costanzo-Penthouse Serenade
Jackie Gleason-High On A Windy Hill
Knightsbridge-Theme From The Apartment
Letih Stevens And Shorty Rogers-Easy Mood
Mancini-Playboys Theme
This week on the show the great Brinks robbery as part of our unsolved mysteries of the fifties. In Lounge life magazine some cool retro stories for you and in our stuff segment an idea in the sixties for a new kind of tyre that failed dismally
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Richard Cheese-Get the Party Started
Combustible Edison- A Shot In The Dark
Orchestra Superstring- Easy
Hi Tide Orchestra-Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
Tamara Murphy- Atoms for Peace
Manakooras- Hale'iwa Hustle
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Sugar Cane Spirits
Tiki Delights-Valle Del Diablo
Voodoo 5-Surrender
Rose Sinclair-Perdido
Tim Mayer-Passacaglia In Swing
Brett Laidler-No Matter Where Noir
Linda Carone-Tabasco
Stolen Idols- Okavango
Cnev557 Hey Teach
Let me tell you the story of a kid with an attitude.
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Tom Hodge-An Excellent teacher
Gaea Schell - Cava Dell Isola
Rose Mallett- Creepin
Mario Grigorav- I feel
Anne Burnell – Last night when we were young
Cliff Korman- Montreux
Andy Pratt Trio – Patricia
Greta Angell – Tee For Two
Bruce Lofgren Group – tipsy
John Kander-New York New York
Paul Weston -September In The Rain
Angelica – Piano Sonata No. 14
Towner Galagher – Phantom City
What is your personal theme song, let's share!
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Joey Altruda-Playboys Theme
Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance
Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night
Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is
The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror
Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered
Allen Dennard -Dusk
Cocktail Inn- Summer Samba
Warren Wolf-Frankie And Johnny
Combustible Edison-Dior
This week on the show, my good friend Kramer returns talking Heist films and this week looking at the film Rififi we take a look at a new series called Hitler and the Nazis evil on trial which is on Netflix.
A look at Lounge Magazine, a Deep thought as well as our World Of Swank gig guide.
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Mr Moai and the Tikiheads- Sugar Cane Spirits
Messerchups-Blood And Black Lace
Frank Sinatra- Come Fly With Me
Dean Martin- Ain't That A Kick In The Head
Sammy Davis Jr- I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
Voodoo 5-Off Shore
Ixtahule- Komodo
Sarah McKenzie- The Girl From Ipanema
Manakooras- Hale'iwa Hustle
Rob Dixon Quintet- Caravan
Black Flamingos-Tales From the Crypt
Octobop-Playboys Theme
Hi Tide Orchestra-Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
Lee Morgan-Candy
yes there is such a thing and I would go so far as to say country music is morning music and jazz is night music.
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Jackie Gleason-You and the Night And The Music
Dean Martin-I. Wish You Love
Peggy Lee-Nice And Easy
Joe Lovano-I’m All For You
Diana Reeves-We’ll Be Together Again
Marcos Valle-So Nice
Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend
Cocktail Inn-The Way You Look Tonight
Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin
Barney Mccall -Mysteriss
Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont
Peter Paulson-Third Time
Are we talking the physical or love?
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Mel Torme-I Know Your Heart
Frank Sinatra-You Go To My Head
June Christy-They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Claude Thornhill- Sleepy Serenade
Beegie Adair-Autummn In New York
Gene Howard-The Man I love
James Spencer-The Scartlet Hour
Sue Evans-Did You Mean It
Jackie Gleason-It’s A Blue World
Jeri Southern-Speak Low
James Morrison_I Hadn’t Thought About You
Richard Lennox-Night And Day
Anita O’Day Blue Champagne
Bill Evans-My Romance
Chet Baker-Just Friends
Bobby Troup-Tenderly
Swipe Left? Hmmm
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Nat King Cole-No I Don’t Want Her
Dean Martin-Mean To Me
Tony Bennett-A Little street Where Old Friends Meet
Monica Macini-Moment To Moment
Lola Albright-Dreamsville
Martin Denny-Laura
Julie London-Cry Me A River
The Brothers Castro-I’ll Remember April
Otto Cesana-Our Romance Is Over
Sarah McKenzie-Paris In The Rain
Bill Evans-Come Rain Or Come Shine
Jacques Lousier Trio -Satie Gnossienne
Allen Smith Quartet-Fredie The Freeloader
Richard Maltby -Let’s Fall In Love
Jackie Gleason-Dark is The Night
Kenyon Hopkins -Cool Village
Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair
James Spencer-Crush On you
Sneaking around this week are the Spies and Jason Whiton brings us John Kling…some news of a prominent couple in the scene tying the knot, our look at the World of Swank Gig Guide, a Deep Thought and a rant on the dangers of AI
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Morricone 90-Lounge Music #2
Project K/67-Sirocco
Amber Weekes-You're Gonna Hear From Me
Bruce Lofgren Group-Tripsy
Andy Pratt-Patricia
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads- Tahitian Twilight
Ìxtahuele - Moonflower
Kava Kon-Mists of Krakatoa
Martini Kings- Dance of the Virginsv5
Allen Dennard-The Light
Dubbleorganisterna- Hubble
Messerchups- Sexplotation From Outer Space
Voodoo 5-The Collector
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week OSS 117
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So, will it be rude, crude or just sad?
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The Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue
George Dunning-That Cat Again
Henry Mancini-Session At Pete's Pad
Martial Solal-Round Midnight
Lizabeth Scott-When A Woman Loves A Man
The Lewis Sisters-Moonlight In Vermont
Art Blakey-Yama
Bill Evans-Here's That Rainy Day
Liberace-Nocturne In E Flat
Cannonball Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Barney McCall -Mysteriss
James Morrison -I Fall In Love To Easily
Tiki Lounge Crew-Upscale Cocktail.
How about a Spring Bouquet?
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Astrud Gilberto-Misty Roses
Jack Wilson-Night Flower
Julie London-Bouquet of Blues
Jack Jones-Lolipops and Roses
Bob Thiele and his New Happy Times Orch -Forest Flower
Martin Denny-Black Orchid
Waitki 7-Sweet Pikake Serenade
Les Baxter and his Orchestra -Artificial Flowers
Johnny Hartman-Violets For Your Furs
Oscar Peterson-Amaryllis
James Spencer-Columbine from Nightfall
101 Strings-Flowers in Your Hair
Julie London-The Days of Wine and Roses
Bobby Troup and His All Stars Tip Toe through the Tulips
Walter Schumann and his Singers-Orchids In the Moonlight
Dave Stryker -Passion flower
I don't have any secrets, but I keep lots of other peoples!
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Alison Wedding - The Secret
Barry Tuckwell & Tony Gould - Autumn In New York
Grace Knight - You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To
James Carter Organ Trio -Le Manoir De Mes Reve
Jeffrey Wright - Fifty Dollars
Sarah Mckenzie-Mean What You Say
Melody Gardot - Baby I m A Fool - Live in London
Richard Lennox -September In The Rain
Sarah McKenzie - I Remember You
James Morrison-The Shadow Of Your Smile
This week we take a look at a well known radio personality in Cousin Brucie in our Words With Wellsy Segment
I have a Facebook rant for you as we put the spotlight on the evil organisation called Meta.
In our stuff segment I bring you one of the most famous men in the world and his weird habit plus new music from Ixtahuele, Albare, and Project K/67
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Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads-Señor Moai.
Messer Chups- Pink Pantheratu
11 Acorn lane-Limo Spa
Bruce Lofgren Group-Tripsy
David Beaver-A Flying Car in Every Garage
John William Simmons-Cheese Supreme
Gene Rains- Lotus Land.
Elizabeth Waldo-Incan Festival Dance
Anne Burnell- Blues in the Night
Project K/67-NightDrive
Ìxtahuele --Places
Amber Weekes- What A Little Moonlight Can Do
Albare-Feeling Moody
Buseelli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra-Wolverine Blue
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Muk Lan-Fa
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Spending some time tonight thinking about the meaning of life.
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Frank Sinatra -Nice And Easy
Dean Martin-There’s No Tomorrow
Elvis-It’s Now Or Never
Ann Margret-Call Me Darling
Allen Smith Quartet-Here To Stay
Buddy Greco -So Danca Samba
Paul Desmond-Easy Living
Cannonball Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Barney McCall -Mysteriss
James Morrison -I Fall In Love To Easily
Tiki Lounge Crew-Upscale Cocktail.
Sometimes it's ok to feel that way.
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Grant Green -How insensitive
The Great Jazz Trio- Stardust
Jim Beuning-All I have
Late Night Jazz Piano -Love for sale
Lyn Stanley-Summer Knows
Antônio Carlos Jobim -Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Robert Drasnin-Reminiscence
Susie Ahern and Michael Spilby -Girl talk
Mal Fitch-Relax
Gene Howard-Lover Man
Bill Evans-Garys Theme
David Baker- Kirsten’s first song
Dj Bonebreak trio -Orpheus
This week Kramer is here talking Heist Films, I have some social commentary on platforms like Spotify plus a look at the world of swank, a deep thought coming your way along with the best Lounge and Exotica.
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Serge Gainsbourg-Requiem Pour Un Twisteur
Dubbelorganisterna- HubbleMarian
Charlie Parker-Ooh Bop Sh'Bam
Dean Martin-ain’t That A Kick In The Head
Engelbert Humperdink- Quando Quando Quando
Bruce Lofgren Group-Tripsy
Ixtahuele- The Hookah Parlor
Joey Altruda- Remembering Jobim
McPartland-The Lady Is A Tramp
Ray Ventura Singers- C'est Si Bon
Xavier Cugat- La Dolce Vita
Amber Weekes-Wave
Brian Swartz- The Very Thought of You
Amber Weekes- Wave
Messerchups-Blood and Black Lace
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Adventures in Paradise
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It's ladies night and the drinks are half price
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Julie London -The Exciting Life
Marilyn Maxwell -Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
Doris Day -Close Your Eyes
Carole Simpson-Gentleman Friend
Jo Stafford-The Gentleman is a Dope
Tina Louise-Hold Me
Sarah Vaughan-It Might As Well Be Spring
Fran Jeffries-Lazy Afternoon
Bernadine Read -Mean To Me
June Hutton -My Baby Just Cares For Me
Helen Carr-My Kind Of Trouble Is You
Judy Holliday -An Occasional Man
Diana Dors-Roller Coster Blues
Annita Rey-Slow Glow
Nina Simone-Solitude
Connie Russell-The Thrill Is Gone
Peggy Lee-We Laughed At Love
Lorry Raine-When Your Lover Has Gone
Paula Castle Why Can’t I
Marilyn Monroe-You’d Be Surprised
James Spencer joins me this week to program a show with all lyrics by Mitchell Parish
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Marilyn Maye-The Lamp is Low
Melanchrino Strings-Stairway to the Stars
Les Baxter-Ruby
Beegie Adair-Sweet Lorraine
Newell Oler’-Moonlight Serenade
Anita Day-Don’t Be That Way
Stanley Black -Secret Love
Chet Baker-When Your Lover has Gone
James Spencer-Stars Fell On Alabama
Emile Pandolfi-Stardust
Roger Williams-Deep Purple
Singers Unlimited-Sophisticated Lady
Mel Tormé-One Morning in May
Bob Rosengarden -Sophisticated Swing
Martin Denny-Volare
Another mystery of the 1950’s this week and the Bouncing Ball Killer and
once again Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads has teamed up with both Mark Riddle and Kane Manakoora wth a brand new song for us this week plus new music from Ixtahuele
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Mr Moai and The Tikiheads-Tahitian Twilight
Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations-Fraülein Doktor
Anita Kerr- Bye Bye (Peter Gunn Theme)
Creed Taylor Orchestra- Dark Street
Jerry Goldsmith- You're a Foolish Man, Mr. Flint
Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues
Martin Denny- Temptation
Tony Renis- Quando, quando, quando
Ixtahuele-Zebra Limbo
Project K /67-Sirocco
Messerchups-Experiment In Terror
Mario Grigorov- Every Little Movement
Mel Henke- All That Meat
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Secret Squirrel
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Let's take in a show, there are some tickets left for us.
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Will Davis Trio-Will Call
Lee Morgan-Since I Fell For You
Miles Davis-The Pan Piper
Wayne Marsh-Autumn In New York
Vicki Benet-Tenderly
Peggy Lee-You’re My Thrill
Dave Bruebeck-Everybody’s Jumpin
Buddy Greco-Round Midnight
Pepper Adams Quintet-My One and Only Love
Richie Kamuca -What’s New
Stan Levy-What Can I say
Stan Levey: Jazz Heavyweight by Frank Hayde
Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Days Of Wine And Roses
George Shearing-I’ll Remember April
Julie Lyon Quintet-Love For Sale
Jackie Gleason-The Last Dance
Let's look at the stars above and marvel.
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Jason Paul Curtis- Summer Star
Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars
Mattias Uneback-Starfish
Cocktail Inn- Stella by Starlight
George Shearing- A Handful of Stars
Singers Unlimited- Lost In The Stars
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66- So Many Stars
Doris Day- Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Marian McPartland- I Saw Stars
Renee Raff- Among The Stars
James Spencer-Stars Fell on Alabama
June Christy-When You Wish Upon A Star
The Brothers Castro- Stella by Starlight
Johnny Hartman-Stairway To The Stars
Les Baxter- A Distant Star
Stanley Black-Stars in Your Eyes
Jackie Gleason- Starry-Eyed And Breathless
Anita O'Day- Star Eyes
Dolf van der Linden and his Orchestra- Starlit Hour
I was told today I am like a man from last century, they thought it was an insult, it wasn't to me!
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Bill Evans Trio -Waltz For Debbie
Don Burrows and James Morrison -Squeeze me
Kate Ceberano -Skylark
Beegie Adair- Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Aya Fukiage -But beautiful
The Blue Martinis- You turn me on baby
Johnny Costa -A kiss from you
Chris Connor -My Foolish Heart
Terry Thornton -What’s new
Anita O’Day -Early Autumn
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Chet Baker-These Foolish Things
Oscar Peterson-Sophisticated lady
Nick Haywood trio -Nights in white satin
Another mission awaits as Jason Whiton returns this week with another Spyvibe segment talking Dankworth Avengers and the new music continues with Dubbelorganisterna, Project K/67 and the Messerchups plus my review of the Engelbert Humperdink concert in Sydney last week.
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Ixtahuele-The Hookah Parlor
Mark Riddle- White Lotus
Drug Store Romeos-Wondrous Place
Voodoo 5-The Collector
Nick Perito-Misirlou
Piero Umiliani-Mystery
Herbie Mann-Our Man Flint
Jerry Goldsmith-It’s Gotta Be A Worlds Record
Engelbert Humperdink- A Man Without Love
Dubbelorganisterna -End for today thanks for today
Project K/67-Nightdrive
Messerchups-Pink Pantheratu
Mr Moai-And The Tikiheads-Rongo Rongo
Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra-The Jazz Me Blues
Stolen Idols-Monkey Mayhem
Les Baxter-Despair
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week The Man Called Flintstone
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Ahh my two favourite things, the night and the music
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Jackie Gleason-You and the Night And The Music
Dean Martin-I. Wish You Love
Peggy Lee-Nice And Easy
Joe Lovano-I’m All For You
Diana Reeves-We’ll Be Together Again
Marcos Valle-So Nice
Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend
Cocktail Inn-The Way You Look Tonight
Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin
Barney Mccall -Mysteriss
Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont
Peter Paulson-Third Time
As the sun goes down, the music gets turned up.
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Allen Dennard -Dusk
Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance
Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night
Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is
The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror
Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered
Octobop-Playboys Theme
Cocktail Inn- Summer Samba
Warren Wolf-Frankie And Johnny
Combustible Edison-Dior
This week Gary Wells from SoulRide Blog is back talking Sinatra in a book from James Kaplan
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Project K/67-NightDrive
Messer Chups-Pink Pantheratu
Frank Sinatra -I’m Gonna Live Till I Die
Bikini Machine-Climax
Combustible Edison-Dior
David Carbonara-Don The Man
Voodoo Organist-Dry Martinis and Wet Bikinis
Warren Wolf-Frankie and Johnny
Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys-Naughty
11 Acorn Lane-Limo Spa
Nick Perrito-Miserlou
Octobop-Playboys Theme
Project Piment0-A Shot In the Dark
Cocktail Inn-Summer Samba
Lee Press-on and The Nails-Two Points Up
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week
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What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen?
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Dave Brubeck Quartet - Strange Meadowlark
Simone Kopmajer-A Man And A Woman
Chet Baker - Time On My Hands
Ixtahuele- Scenes I-III
James Morrison -A Time For Love
Jeff Goldblum - Bitter Earth
Pepper Adams-Bloos.Bloos,Blues
The Nels Clines - As Close As Tham t
Tony Bennett -I'm Old Fashioned
Which way will you turn?
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Solitaire Miles-Detour
Bryan Schwartz -The Very thought of you
Andy Pratt Trio– Patricia
Ike Quebec – Just One More Chance
Anne Burnell – Blues In The Night
Towner Galaher -Tell it like it is
The Rob Dixon Trio- Mind Mirror
The Victor Feldman Trio-Dream Dance
Allen Dennard -Dusk
Maria Schaeffer- Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered
This week we head to 1962 and one of my favourite Tony Bennett albums in our album special, we have some shocking news out of Florida involving one of our own in that of Medusirena we have plenty of new music, gigs and a deep thought coming your way plus our stuff segment.
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Messer Chups-Hard Times For Dracula
Voodoo 5-Trust In Me
Tony Bennet -I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Señor Moai
Linda Carone-Having It All
Sarah Mckenzie-Mean What You Say
Morrricone 90-Lounge Music #2
Kava Kon & The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz EnsembleMists of Krakatoa
Dubbelorganisterna-Hubble
Project K/67-The One That Almost Got Away
Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra-Wolverine Blues
Michael Wetherwax-A Kupkasonic Reset
The Verve Jazz Ensemble-The Odd Couple
Sitting cross legged in the Penthouse, not sure if I can get back up.
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Doris Day - Meditation
Astrud Gilberto- Misty Roses
James Spencer- Blue Gardenia
Bill Evans- Vierd Blues
Cedar Walton- Afternoon In Paris
Warren Vache- My Romance
Bill Charlap- All Across the City
Shelley Manne-Step Lightly
Art Pepper-You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Oscar Pettiford-Not So Sleepy [Remastered]
Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale
James Spencer returns programming the songs with Cocktails at Mercer Manor (All songs with Lyrics by Johnny Mercer)
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Laura Ainsworth-Last Train to Mercerville
James Spencer-Bittersweet
Chet Baker-I Remember You
Julie London-Fools Rush In, Where Angels Fear To Tread
Bobby Troup-Midnight Sun
Kevin Mahogany-Laura
Pat Williams Orchestra-Skylark
Bob Florence Group-Emily
Diane Schuur-When October Goes
Allison Krauss-This Time The Dream’s On Me
Anita Kerr Quartet-Days of Wine and Roses
Jane Monheit-Moon River
Dinah Shore-I’m Old Fashioned
Billie Holiday-One For My Baby
Four Freshman-I Thought About You
Mel Torme and The Mel Tones-Hit The Road To Dreamland
A good watch is hard to beat. I'm talking about a nice mens watch, not one of those Apple Watches that bug you all day with notifications but a real master piece of design.
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Sonny Clark Trio- I Didn't Know What Time It Was
David Carbonara-The Men of Sterling Cooper
Chet Baker- Forgetful
Jack Costanzo- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
Coralie Clement- L'ombre Et La Lumiere
Bill Evans-Luck Be a Lady
Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days
Stanley Turrentine- Blue Riff
Jean Michael Bernard-K &R Awkward Dinner
Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right
Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Spycatcher
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I wonder if she does?
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Nat King Cole-I was A Little Too Late
Dave Brubeck-Strange Meadowlark
Tiki Delights-A Few Kisses Ago
Brent Laider-Downtown By Nine
Typhanie Monique-What Is This Thing Called Love
Larry Newcomb Quartet (with Bucky Pizzarelli)-I Remember You
Marty Paich-Moanin
Steve Slagle-Holiday
Christopher De Groot-Underwater Trance
Bradley Young-We’ll be together Again.
Curtis Fuller-Undecided
Unveiling a new segment called Unsolved Mysteries of the 50’s as we bring you an rather odd story from the period that is both mysterious and intriguing plus a stack of new music from the world of Neo Lounge and tiki music and all the best gigs from around the world.
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Project k/67-Sirocco
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Señor Moai
Waitiki 7-Flower Humming
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Walkabout
Tiki Delights-Valle Del Diablo
Ixtahuelle- Land of Twilight
Hypnotiques-Bang Bang
Voodoo 5-Variations On Yojimbo
MesserChups-Charade
Dubbelorganisterna- Hubble
Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love
Vibes On Velvet- Spookmaster
11 Acorn Lane-Limo Spa
Steve Yeager-Sideswipe
Robert John Foster- Cocktails in Suburbia
Mark Riddle- House of Bamboo
Sometimes it happens that way.
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Lucky Duckies- The Way You Look Tonight
Nat King Cole -George Shearing- A Beautiful Friendship
Octobop - Blue Mist
Acca Daiquiris Witchcraft
Chet Baker Moon Love
Jackie Gleason -Dinah
Carol Fredette-You'd Better Go Know
Beegie Adair-In The Wee Small Hours
Allen Smith Quartet -It Could Happen To You
Nat King Cole-Your Looking At Me
Martin Denny-Martinique
Piero Piccioni - The Rendezvous
Jim Buening - Praire Calling
Oscar Peterson-In The Still Of The Night
Art Pepper-Deep Purple
Rene Bloch-Harlem Nocturne
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Staccato
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Enjoying a quiet dinner at home with just the box for company
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Henry Renee- Dinner for One Please James
Diana Krall-Departure Bay
Jack Jones -Fly me to the Moon
Angelica-Piano Sonata
Sarah Vaughan- Misty.
Astrid Gilberto- Shadow of your smile.
Miki Yamanaka -Wonder
Percy Faith -I’ll see you in my dreams.
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Bobby Hackett 55th and Broadway
Lola Albright- Goodbye My Lover.
Jackie Gleason -Lilacs in the rain.
June Christy-Lonely House
Oscar Peterson-I Got It Bad
Jack Sheldon - Julie Is Her Name
Jason Whiton is here this week talking Spy stuff with a look at I Spy, a deep thought and our stuff segment plus plenty of new music.
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Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Señor Moai
Voodoo 5-Surrender
Acorn Lane-Limo Spa
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Space Tango
Combustible Edison-Spy Vs Spy
Morricone 90-Lounge Music #2
Tiki Delights-On Copacabana Master
Ixtahuele-Komodo
Andy Pratt-Patricia
Royal Crown Revue-Datin With No Dough
Kava Kon- Palace of the Tiger Women
Robert Drasnin-Tahitian Dream
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Shandigor.
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Careful what you wear, it could get you in trouble.
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Chat Baker -Violets for your furs
June Christy- softly as in morning sunrise
James Spencer- Midnight Melancholy
Jazz singles- another cocktail
BG Adair-I get along without you very well
Ute Lempe -Small touches of you
Janet Seidel -Windmills of your mind
Joe Lovano I’m all for you
David Baker -Soft summer
Red Garland-Please send me someone to Love
Miles Davis Freddie freeloader
Down the rabbit hole one goes when you discover something new and exciting.
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Daniela Schächter-All The Way
Stan Getz Blues for Mary Jane
Joe Lovano-I’m more for you
Ike Quebec- Just one more chance
Morricone 90- Lounge Music number two
Don Burrows- Manha de Carnival
Roger Williams -On a clear day you can see forever
David Baker- Soft summer
Donald Byrd- Someone to watch over me
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Dr Mabuse
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This week Gary Wells has another book recommendation for us and this week Me, the Mob and the music by Tommy James.
We have our look at Lounge life magazine, the stuff segment and a deep thought plus the best in neo lounge and tiki
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Daniel Pemberton-The Vinciguerra Affair
Voodoo 5-Miserlou
Rose Sinclair- Road Song
Mr Moai and the tikiheads- Rum Rhumba
The Verve Jazz Ensemble- Studio J
Morricone 90-Lounge Music #2
Voodoo 5-Miserlou
Kenny Sasaki-Naughty
Ike Quebec- Just One More Chance
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Mr lucky
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ok, we might make a few cracks about them, but we do love em.
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Art Van Damme -Poinciana
Robert Maxwell-Clair De Lune
John Lewis-Afternoon In Paris
Bobby Troup-The Feeling Of Jazz
Bobby Hacker-Cocktail For Two
Sue Raney -Blue Tears
Helen Merrill-The Thrill Is Gone
Mel Henke-Tea For Two
Lee Morgan-I Remember Clifford
Lou Donaldson -Blues Walk
Neal Hefti-Sex And The Single Girl
Chet Baker -I’ve Never Been In Love Before
Frank Bennett-Your Too Hip Baby
Henry Mancini-After Hours
"Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes."
- Oscar Wilde
Vicki Benet-The Boy Next Door
Renee Raff -Mad About The Boy
Janet Blair-The Gentleman is a Dope
Julie London-Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man
Billie Holiday -I Got A Man Crazy For Me
Lola Albright-He’s My Guy
Toni Harper-He Was a Man
Diana Ross-My Man
Gene Howard-Lover Man
Roger William-This Guy’s In Love With You
Lainie Kazan-The Man That Got Away
Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men
Carole Simpson-My Gentleman Friend
David Carbonara-Men Of Sterling Cooper
James Darren Town Boy
Shirley Horn-The Man You Were
Walter Wanderly A Man and a Woman
I never worry about what people think or about what they are doing, why should I.
A singular focus leads to greatness.
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Stan Getz-It Never Entered My Mind
George Shearing-Can’t We Be Friends
Stan Kenton -Sophisticated Lady
Nelson Riddle-You’re Mine You
Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please James
Jonah Jones-Soft Summer Breeze
Les Baxter -Adios
Lola Albright-Brief And Breezy
Joe Bushkin-Laura
Bill Evans-Blue In Green
Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid
John Lewis-Afternoon In Paris
Octobop-Relaxin
Bobby Hacket -You Are Too Beautiful
I just finished watching the Ripley series this week so I will share some thoughts on that and because it is set in Italy and features some marvellous music from the Italian music scene of the sixties I thought I might play all Italian artists….except for one….and that is our lounge special on Debbie Reynolds which we bring you tonight!
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Alessandro Alessandroni-Blue Bossa
Amedeo Tommasi-Fashion Beat
Lounge Special-Debbie Reynolds-Tammy
Elvio Monti & Mario Molino-Italian B Movie
Nicola Arigliano-Arrivederci
Tony Renis -Blu
Mina-Bricole Di Baci
Mina-Coriandoli
Mina- Due Note
Peppino di Capri-I' te vurria vasà
Adriano Celentano-La mezza luna
Nico Fidenco-Legata ad un granello di sabbia
Franco Altissimi-Lounge Bossa
Tony Renis-Quando, quando, quando
Renato Carosone-Tu vuò fa l'americano
Domenico Modugno-Vecchio frack
Let me tell you why I never use public transport.
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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
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Public Eye
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An album special this week with Cy Colemans Playboy's Penthouse from 1960 under the spotlight.
We take a look at Patricia Highsmith’s the Talented Mr Ripley which has been made into a Netflix series
And this week word of new Ixtaheule album coming our way along with the Martini Kings
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The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Kenny Sasaki-Hypnotized
Cy Coleman-Playboy's Theme
Mark Riddle- Road to Hana
Ixtahuele-Mareld 2021
Towner Galaher- Simone
Voodoo 5-Trust in Me
Mario Grigorav- Every Little Movement
Martini Kings -Kings Highway
Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right
Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orch-The Jazz Me Blues
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Rongo Rongo
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited -The Mysterious Mr Flynn
Ahh love..it's grand till it all comes crashing down.
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Jack Jezzro -Beautiful Love
Thomas Mackay Black Orchid
Jobim-Bonita
Beege Adair-Days Of Wine and Roses
Monica Zeterlund-En Gang Stockholm
Julie London-In The Middle Of A Kiss
Joe Bushkin-Manhattan
Janice Borla Group-Midnight Voyage
Robert Hicks-Moonlight In Vermont
Johnny Costa- My Funny Valentine
Anne Walsh-Salt Sea
Ahmad Jamal-Seleritus
Studio Orchestra-Take Five
Percy Faith-Take Me In Your Arms
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the heppest of them all.
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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
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Blow Up
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Andre Previn Trio-Like Blue
Bill Charlup Trio-All Across The City
Bill Evans Trio-Waltz For Debbie
Dan Cray Trio-Moonriver
Tonight every performer is part of a trio!
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Dave Flippo Trio-Visions
Dave Miller Trio-I’d Love To Make Love To You
DJ Bonebrake Trio-High Low
George Shearing Trio-Midnight On Cloud 69
Janet Seidel Trio-Sand In My Shoes
Monica Ramey Trio-I’ll Close My Eyes
Kevin Hunt Trio-Moon Of Blue
Roger Davidson Trio-Ocean Breeze
This week I am joined by Englebert Humperdinck to chat about his career and his upcoming Australian Tour
look at the world of swank gig guide, a court room deep thought and the story of the first man to attempt to fly and the best Lounge and exotica from across the globe
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Dana Countryman- The Spy from Outer Space
Tikiyaki Orchestra-ILIKAI 65
Engelbert Humperdinck-Quando Quando Quando
Mongo Santamaria- Silent Island
Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche (BOF _L'Eau A La Bouche_)
Andy Pratt-Patricia
Verve Jazz Ensemble- What I meant To Say Was
Voodoo 5-Trust in Me
Anne Burnell-The Man That Got Away
Towner Galaher- Tell It Like It Is
Morricone 90-Lounge Music #2
Mr Ho's Orchestrotica- Mini Skirt
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Lupin
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My favourite language, body language.
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Neal Hefti-Legs
Bill Evans- All of You
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug McDonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegrath band-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
James Spencer- Angel Eyes
Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair
Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine
Les Baxter-Les Yeux
Stacey Kent-The Face I Love
Chet Baker- The Touch Of Your Lips
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms
Time to wind up the day with the cocktail jazz.
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Dave Holland Octet-Blue Jean
Dave Flippo Trio-Visions
Daniela Schacter-Darn That Dream
Ray Brown Trio-Everything I Love
Teo Macero-For A Walkin Bass
Stan Getz-Girl From Ipanema
Oscar Petitford-The Golden Touch
Sandy Evans-Indigo Hues
Mahlon Merrick-Lady Of The Evening
Don Shirley-One For My Baby
Aya Fukiage-Solitude
Tom Hodge-An Excellent Teacher
Grace Knight -Sophisticated Lady
Chet Baker When Your Lover Is Gone
This week Jason Whiton from Spyvibe talks about the Richard Diamond series.
A look at the world of swank gig guide and the best Lounge and exotica from across the globe
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Hollywood Film Noirchestra-Street Of No Return
The Tikiyaki Orchestra-Walkabout
The Verve Jazz Ensemble-Ain't That A Kick In The Head
Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
Mr Moai And The Tikiheads-Nalu Akua
Linda Carone-Don’t Be On The Outside
Kenny Sasaki-Between The Waves
Rob Dixon -Love For Sale
Martini Kings-Wives And Lovers
Honolulu Transport-Marvellous
Steve Yeager-Monte Carlo
Shaxotica-Jungle Story
Tiki Delights-On Copacabana
Combustible Edison-A Shot In The Dark
All the gals are out tonight
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Pinky Winters – Let’s Take the Long Way Home
Audrey Morris – How ’Dja Like to Love Me
Vicky Lane – You Hit the Spot
Helen Carr – Tulip or Turnip
Diana Dors – Namely You
Rita Reys – Old Devil Moon
Kathy Barr – Just Squeeze Me
Carol Stevens – Keep On Doin’ What You’re Doin’
Patricia Scot – You Leave Me Breathless
Carole Creveling – Star Eyes
Maureen O’Hara – You Be So Nice to Come Home To
Helen Carr – You’re Getting To Be a Habit With Me
Beverly Kenney – Your Love is My Love
Sue Evans – Did You Mean It?
Jane Russell – You’re Mine, You
Jaye P. Morgan – As Time Goes By
Ann Gilbert – Two Sleepy People
Ilene Woods – Estrellita
Janet Seidel – Mr. Lucky
A Day without Sunshine is a day you don't need greasy sunblock!
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Jackie Gleason-Melancholy Serenade
101 Strings Orchestra-Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Mantovani-Moon River
Ray Conniff - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Frank Sinatra -My Baby Just Cares For Me
Network Music Ensemble- Lady At The Bar
Martini Kings-Las Nuedas
Art Blakey Round Midnight
Buddy Grecco So Danca Samba
Pink Martini-Sway
Mancini-Piano And Strings
Richard Hayman -Orchids In The Moonlight
Bruce Lash -Blister In The Sun
Tubby Hayes-The Toff
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week UpperSeven
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Mr Gary Wells is with us this week talking Shaft, I have a story of a criminal who became an accidental mannequin in our stuff segment
A look at the world of swank gig guide and the best Lounge and exotica from across the globe
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Mr Moai and The TikiHeads- Shaken and Stirred
Voodoo 5-Surrender
Hollyridge Strings- Theme From Shaft
Rob Dixon-Caravan
Lords Of Atlantis- Sands of Mauritania
Tiki Delights-Yakushima Serenade
Martini Kings-Taboo
Rose Sinclair- One Note Samba
Joey Altruda-Choro #7
Daniel Pemberton-Moog Necklace
Linda Carone-Tabasco
Acca Daiquiris-Cocaine
It's feeling like it's time to get away.
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Joey Altruda -Christy
Jazz at The Lincoln Centre-Winslow Homer Homer's Waltz
Martini Kings-Take Five
Beegie Adair-sugar
Jane Monheit-Moon River
Noir Havana Mambo-Cigar Cocktail
Yuseef Lateef-Delilah
Lounge Crew -Brandy Manhattan
Miles Davis-All Blues
Cocktail Inn -The Way You Look Tonight
Bill Irwin-Seduction
Jackie Gleason -The Girl
Bill Evans Night and Day
Franci Altissimi-Lounge Bossa
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
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Tony Bennett-I left My Heart In San Francisco
Kenny Burrill-Blue In Green
Jacques Loussier-Satie Gymnopedia
Ann Margaret-Paradise
Richard Maltby-A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
Nat King Cole-Love Is The Thing
James Spencer -The Start Of Our Affair
Chico Freeman-What’s in between
George Freeman-Inner Orchestrations
Barbara Levy Daniels -Mean To Me
Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River
Dan Cray- Moonriver
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Liquidator
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Where is yours?
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Drug Store Romeos-Wondrous Place
Steve Yeager-Monte Carlo
Mary Stallings- Black Coffee
Mancini-Mood Indigo
James Spencer-. April Love
Linda Carone-You Don't Know What Love Is
George Shearing-Midnight in the AIr
Elmer Bernstein-Night Mood
Paige Cavanagh- Can't Get Out of This Mood
Dolf van der Linden - Mood Magenta
Sam Marowitz- Alone With the Blues
Steve Allee Trio-Somewhere
Mel Torme- It Happened in Monterey
Hugo Montenegro- Solo's Samba
The Martini Kings - Wives and Lovers
Laura Ainsworth-The Man I Love Is Gone
Ken Greves- The Night We Called It A Day
Sad news of the passing of Steve Lawrence so, this week a lounge Special on him and this week a man called Chris Tunstall from a Bar Above joins us to talk about hosting Unforgetable cocktail parties.
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Voodoo 5-Like Young
Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby
Buddy Grecco- I Wish I Were in Love Again
Joey Altruda- Mucci's Jag MK. II
SG Sound-The Cantina Band
Busselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra-The Jazz Me Blues
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Taboo
The Sharps-Fly Me To The Moon
Beat Generation- Spy Time
Ellington Hawk- Beatnik
Tom Hodge- An Excellent Teacher
Rebecca Angel-Jet Samba
Bill Evans-All of You
Neal Hefti- Legs
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegraith-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses
Melanchrino Strings-Stardust
Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine
Sometimes you get stuck talking to them when you don't really want to.
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Tamara Murphy-Atoms for Peace
Tony Bennett- These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
Dan Rose-The New Leaf
Oscar Peterson- I Got It Bad
Jazz Singles party- Another Cocktail
John Neel and orch- Who Is Wendy
Oscar Moore Quartet -April in Paris
Calum Upton- Royale
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
John Barry-Tanaka's World
Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time
Don Shirley-One for My Baby (Instrumental)
Joe Henderson- Miles Ahead
DJ Bonebrake- High Low
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Help
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Are we talking about fonts? People ?
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Tiki Delights- Cocktail Time
James Morrison - A Time For Love
James Spencer- The Start of Our Affair
James Spencer-. What Are You Doing The Rest Of
Jason Paul Curtis- Every Time
Jazzmeia Horn -Time
Julie London- As Time Goes By
Marcus Valle-Homem Do Meu Mundo
MPS Label-How short is the time to love
Polly Bergen- Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
CannobAll Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Lyn Stanley The Man I Love
Ryan Christopher- Where Or When
Toni Carroll- It's Been a Long Long Time
I’ve got some new music for you this week as we speak to Skip Heller about his new outfit called Voodoo 5
Some exciting news about a big star I will have on the show next month.
A look at the world of swank gig guide, in our stuff segment
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited Aimez-vous Henri_
Daniel Pemberton- Signori Toileto Italiano
Voodoo5-Surrender
Engelbert Humperdinck Quando Quando Quando
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads -Rongo Rongo
Hypnotiques-Mai Tais In The Morning
Tiki Delights-Yakushima Serenade
Nutty-The Boys Are Back At Dino's
Narco Lounge Combo-The Seduction
Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra- Wolverine Blues
Martini Kings- So Danco Samba
Let's head to 1965 for a day in the life of a spy in his romantic bachelor pad.
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Serge Gainsbourg- Intoxicated Man
Alex Khaskin- Bond the Spy
Lind Rene- Sexe
Elmer Bernstien-Nightcap
Francesco Santucci & Enzo Scoppa- Tropicalia Chic
Amedeo Tommasi- My Name Is Bond
Franco Altimisi- Lounge Bossa
Elvio Monti- Italian B Movie
Robert Short- Another Place and Time
George Dunning-Moonglow _ Love Theme
Dave Trolley- Romantic Smooth Jazz
Lauren Hunter- If I Could Be With You
John Barry- Mountains and Sunsets
Terry Randazzo- April
Ennio Morricone-Deep Down
Orchestra Superstring- Haru
John Neel-If You Don't Want Me
James Spencer- A Kooper Kocktail
Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Get Smart
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Daytime....essential wear is sunglasses...I prefer night personally.
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Jackie Gleason-Melancholy Serenade
101 Strings Orchestra-Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Mantovani-Moon River
Ray Conniff - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Frank Sinatra -My Baby Just Cares For Me
Network Music Ensemble- Lady At The Bar
Martini Kings-Las Nuedas
Art Blakey Round Midnight
Buddy Grecco So Danca Samba
Pink Martini-Sway
Mancini-Piano And Strings
Richard Hayman -Orchids In The Moonlight
Bruce Lash -Blister In The Sun
Tubby Hayes-The Toff
Well to celebrate the return of Spyvibe with Jason Whiton for 2024 I thought let’s play all spy music this week and I know how popular these spy theme shows have been with fans of the show. We will take a look at the world of swank gig guide, in our stuff segment an interesting idea from Isaac Newton, a deep thought
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Swingerhead-She Could Be a Spy
Combustible Edison- Spy Vs Spy
Blake Et Mortimer Theme
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino- Agente 077 missione
Billy May- Mission_ Impossible
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Bruno Canfora- Spia spione
Dave Loew- From Russia With Love
Earl Hagan- I Spy
Herbie Mann- Our Man Flint
Hollywood Film Music Orchestra- Alley Cats
Hugo Montenegro- Secret Agent Man
James Bond Sextet- James Bond Theme
John Barry-You Only Live Twice
Monty Norman- Dr No's Fantasy
Clouseaux-Search For A Vulcan
Robert Short- The Cairo Connection
Spy Fi- Then Play Down
Let's pulll up a chair next to a grand piano
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James Spencer-Summer of '42 (Theme from Summer of '42)
Bill Evans-Stella By Starlight
Bill Evans- Autumn Leaves
Oscar Peterson- I've Got You Under My Skin
McCoy Tyner-There Is No Greater Love
Thelonious Monk- 'Round Midnight
Ahmad Jamal- Stolen Moments
Kenny Barron-Passion Flower
Relaxing Piano Crew- In an Open Hall
Edward Newton- Misty Misty
Atlantic Five Jazz Band- The Days of Wine & Roses
Roger Williams-This Guys In Love With You
Piano Bar Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music
Your Invisible Clothes Aren’t Fooling Anyone.
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John Surman Quartet-Invisible Threads
Miles Davis-Neferiti
Keith Jarrett- Still Life
Errol Garner-Misty
Dave Brubeck-Kathy’s Waltz
Nat King Cole-Candy
Marty Parch-I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face
Oscar Peterson-Every time we say goodbye
Chico Freeman-What’s In Between
Beegie Adair-Love
Fred Jacobs If You Could See Me Now
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Flint
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Englebert Humperdinck is the focus of this weeks Words With Wellsy as Gary Wells from Soulride Blog returns for 2024 and in our stuff segment I bring you the story of one of the most interesting conmen that walked the earth
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Honolulu Transport- Marvellous
Hypnotiques-Bang Bang
Englebert Humperdinck- Viva Las Vegas
Michael Wethermax- Blue Rondo a la Tur
Kenny Sasaki-Ripples
Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra- Wolverine Blues
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-The Tikiman Cometh
Martini Kings-Taboo
Tiki Lounge Crew-Martini Sunset
Linda Carone -Having It All
Rose Sinclair- Misty
Hey, you have to play to your strengths.
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Gaea Schell- Luna Plateada
Victor Feldman Trio- Dream Dance
Peter Nero- For All We Know
Rose Sinclair-Misty
John Coltrane-Too Young To Go Steady
Chet Baker- There Is No Greater Love
Linda Carone-Having It All
The Martini Kings -Desafinado
Melanchrino Strings- Arrivederci, Roma
Jack Jezro-Darn That Dream
Lea Delaria- Call Me
George Benson- Thunder Walk
Oscar Peterson- Learnin The Blues
Henry Mancini- Brief and Breezy
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Jerry Cotton
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Mr Tony Marsico is in this week with a new book called King of Andalusia
Tonight the first of our Lounge Specials and this week we kick off with Eartha Kitt, a look at the World Of Swank gig guide, a deep thought and Lounge Life Magazine
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Jean-Jacques Perrey & Dana Countryman-The Spy from Outer Space
Kenny Sasaki-Naughty
Martini Kings-Bags Groove
Mr Moai and the TikiHeads-Rongo Rongo
Tiki Delights-Yakushima Serenade
Lords Of Atlantis- Sands of Mauritania
Jean-Michel Bernard-K&R Awkward Dinner
Gaea Schell-El Picacho
Hypnotiques-Mai Tais In The Morning
Tiki Joes Ocean-Polynesian Hayride
Voodoo 5-Like Young
Sarah Mckenzie -Girl From Ipanema
The Swongos - Curious Tourist - 04 Broken Glass Beach
Who is guilty of this?
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Bill Evans- My Man's Gone Now
Shelly Manne & His Friends-Exodus
Steve Tyrell - Georgia On My Mind
John Coltrane - Interlude 3 - Live 1
Barney Kessel-Satin Doll
Blossom Dearie- Meditation
Oscar Pettiford- Laura
Cal Tjader-Between The Devil & The Deep Blue
Dexter Gordon-Serenade In Blue
Elis Regina & Antônio Carlos Jobim- Chovendo na Roseira
Rodger Williams-Autumn Leaves
Hiromi-Suite Drifters
The Dave Brubeck Quartet- Pick Up Sticks
Let's do some nightclubbing in a time travelling private jet and hit all the best clubs both now and in the past as we dig some live music.
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John Coltrane-Afro Blue
Dave Miller Trio-As Long As I Live
Thomas Mackay-Black Orchid
Bobby Darin-The Curtain Falls
Dave Brubeck-The Duke
Mary Stallings-Gypsy In My Soul
Thelonious Monk-I’m Getting Sentimental Over You
George Shearing-Isn’t It Romantic
Janet Seidel -Let’s Do It
Mel Torme-Stardust
Anita O’Day-You’d Be Son Nice To Come Home To
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Peter Gunn.
Time to make a wish, just don't fall into the Wishing well.
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June Christy -When You Wish Upon a Star
Emile Pandolfi-A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes” from Once Upon A Romance
Mel Tormé-I Wished on the Moon” from Swinging On The Moon
Anne Walsh-I’ll Wish For You” from Go
Eliane Elias-Dreamer
Angelika -Pure Imagination
Beverly Kenney-“It’s Magic”
The Voices of Walter Schumann-That Old Black Magic
Robert Farnon-Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
June Hutton-“Dream”
James Spencer-3 Coins in the Fountain”
Chet Baker -Deep in A Dream
Melanchrino Strings-Dream A Little Dream of Me
101 Strings-Cast Your Fate To The Wind
Errol Garner-Everything Happens To Me
Monica Mancini-Dreamsville
Doris Day -I Have Dreamed
Well I am back for 2024 and this year adding a couple of new segments. During the year we will look at mysteries that occurred in the fifties and good friend of the show Kramer as a look at caper films for us.
I am pleased to say that Gary Wells is back with Words with Wellsy and Jason Whiton joins me again to talk SpyVibe
This week we talk to Thomas Shubilla author of James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze.
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Tiki Delights-Yakushima Serenade
Mr Moai and the TikiHeads-Rongo Rongo
James Bond and his Sextet- James Bond Theme
Cramps-Peter Gunn
Lords Of Atlantis- Sands of Mauritania
Rob Dixon- Sway
The Verve Jazz Ensemble- The Odd Couple
Martini Kings- Bali Hai
Voodoo 5-Miserlou
Combustible Edison-Is That All There Is
Some of us are very comfortable with alone time.
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101 strings- Alone Together
Ellis Marsalis- Never Let Me Go
Bill Evans- My Man's Gone Now
James Spencer- In a Blue Mood
Tiki Delights- I Can't Be Left Alone
Bob Gordon- Slow Mood
Aya Fukiage- Solitude
Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You
Beegie Adair- Myself
Blance Blacke- Lonely Avenue
Pat O'Day- All by Myself in the Morning
Richard Hayman- Alone, At Last
Polly Bergen- By Myself
Percy Faith- All Alone Am I
Dolores Gray- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
Anne Phillips-Lonelyville
Hey sometimes you have to dig something a little Blue
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Mancini-Mood Indigo
Laura Ainsworth-Where Did The Magic Go
James Morrison-Summertime
Dave Brubeck-Strange Meadow Lark
Nat King Cole-What Is There To Say
Larry Newcomb-Love Is Here To Stay
Dan Cray-Moon River
Marty Paich-You The Night and The Music
Bobby Shew-Bags Groove
Steve Slagle-Body and Soul Alt
Let's dissect it together!
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Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk
George Shearing- Welcome to My Dream
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Daniella Schacter- Vanheusenism
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
Teo Macero- For a Walkin' Bass
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
Koop is on Vacation till Feb 11 so here is the final Twilight repeat show as we talk Lola Albright
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All of the artists tonight you can see at your local cocktail venue so get on out and see this music live!
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Rose Mallett- Creepin'
Rob Dixon And Steve Allee Quintet- The Very Thought Of You
Sarah McKenzie- The Girl From Ipanema
Simon Tedeschi - Nobody But You
Diana Krall - How Deep Is The Ocean
James Morrison - he Shadow Of Your Smile
Bill Conti- Cocktails
The Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue
Barney McCall -Nectar Spur. Nectar Spur
Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus
Lary Gelb- Luiza
James Spencer-Spring Is Here
101 Strings- Summer of '42 Theme
What would you wish for?
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Anne Phillips -Lonelyville
Ute Lemper-Small Touches of You
Melenchrino Strings-Ahh The Sweet Mystery of Life
Diane Schuur-When October Goes
Beegie Adair -Georgia On My Mind
Stan Whitmire-Somewhere in Time
David Benoit-Generations
Meg Myles-Goodnight Sweetheart
Julie London Sophisticated Lady
George Shearing-Have a Heart
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Paul Weston -Autumn Leaves
Eartha Kitt-Since I Fell For You
Roger Williams-On A Clear Day
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Dexter Gordon -Our Love Is Here To Stay
Often I will go to the Gym, something interesting happened there the other day.
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George De Hart-Body and Soul
Edward Simon-Gracias A La Vida
Stan Getz-Her
Jazz Bistro-Instrumental Saxaphone Jazz Song
Anne Phillips-I’ve Got To Pass Your House
Vince Guaraldi Trio-Manha De Carnaval
George Shearing -Midnight On Cloud 69
Roger Williams-On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Astrud Gilberto -Photograph
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Cannonball Adderly-Spontaneous Combustion
Art Pepper -These Foolish Things
John Neel and his Orchestra-Who Is Wendy
The Jazz Defender -Rosie Karima
Koop is on vacation so we dig into the archives with an interview about the Outre Gallery in Perth
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Let's hit the town for some Yum Cha!
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Jackie Gleason-On a Slow Boat to China
“Chopsticks” Les Baxter
Harry Breuer-Chinese Doll
Waitiki 7 -L’heure chinois”
James Spencer-Shanghai Tragedy
Les Baxter-Shanghai Rickshaw
Kenyon Hopkins-China Town
Hi Los-China Town My China Town
Warren Barker-Junk City Hong Kong
Martha Raye-Lotus Land
James Spencer-Rush Hour in Hong Kong
Anita Darian- Chinese Lullaby
Marko Polo Adventurers -Night Of The Tiger
Martin Denny -Bangkok Cockfight
Mancini -Far East Blues
Marlene Deplank -So Many People
Voodoo Organist -It’s Smokey
Les Baxter-Hong Kong Cable Car
The time is always better with an expensive watch, now which of my twenty watches will I choose.
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Sonny Clark Trio- I Didn't Know What Time It Was
David Carbonara-The Men of Sterling Cooper
Chet Baker- Forgetful
Jack Costanzo- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
Coralie Clement- L'ombre Et La Lumiere
Bill Evans-Luck Be a Lady
Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days
Stanley Turrentine- Blue Riff
Jean Michael Bernard-K &R Awkward Dinner
Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right
Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again
Koop is on Vacation so let's enjoy some of the best shows from the history of the Cocktail Nation.
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James Spencer this week is on the show choosing the tunes with a special theme and Koop is behind the mic with the chit chat.
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Julie London-The Man That Got Away
Ellis Elkins-Down With Love
Maureen O’Hara-My Shining Hour
Allison Krauss-This Time the Dream’s on Me.
Julie LondonBlues in the Night
Matt Dennis Gotta Right To Sing The Blues
James Spencer-Stormy Weather
Roger Williams-Over The Rainbow
Walter Schumann -That Old Black Magic
Don Nelson-As Long As I Live
George Shearing-It’s Only A Paper Moon
Stan Kenton-Ill Wind
Mel Torm-Hit the Road to Dreamland
Tom Bruner-Come Rain Or Come Shine
Stephen Kummer- Let's Fall in Love
Dr. Don Shirley-One For My Baby
Let me tell you what I see.
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Martini Kings-Fly Me To The Moon
Miki Yamanaka-Monks Dream
Miles Davis -So What
Stacey Kent -I Know I Dream
Theodore Shapiro-Labor Of Love
Black Olive Jazz
Red Garland-Please Send Me Someone to Love
The Sunset Boulevard-Autumn Leaves
Manotovani-The Sundowners
Be careful who you cross!
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The Liberation Music Collective- All I Need
Gloria Lynne -April In Paris
Paul Weston-At Sundown
Jack Jezzro—Beautiful Love
Dizzy Gillespie-Cocktails For Two
The Oscar Moore Trio-Come in out of the Rain
Georgie Carr-I Dream Of You
Lida Lawson-Make The Man Love Me
Lyn Stanley-The Man I Love
Stan Getz-Penthouse Serenade
Thelonious Monk Round Midnight
Ahmad Jamal-Seleritus
Bill Evans-Soiree
Buddy Colette-Theme from Theam From
Beige Adair-They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Cal Trader-The Way You Look Tonight
Koop is on Vacation so let's enjoy some of the best shows from the history of the Cocktail Nation.
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Sometimes you just have to laugh.
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Tony Bennett-Dearly Beloved
Henry Mancini -Champagne and Quail
Dinah Washington Cry Me A River
Carlini World Of Strings-Plasir D’mour
Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You
Mantovani -As Time Goes By
Percy Faith -Out Of This World
Stan Getz-Wives And Lovers
James Spencer-Romancing Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason-Little Girl
Larry Gelb -Suddenly It’s Spring
Bucky Pizzarelli-Tangerine
Dan Cray-Moonriver
Steve Alley-Somewhere
Sharps-From Russia With love
Oscar Peterson-Learning the Blues
I was told I am Insensitive, but I don't care what you think.
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Albare- How Insensitive
James Spencer- Crush On You
Edward Simon- Monk's Mood (feat. Monk's Mood)
Out Of Abingdon- Shegecki
Steve Million- What I Meant to Say
Chet Baker - While My Lady Sleeps
Miles Davis - Someday My Prince Will Come
Randy Klein and Alex Skolnick - Exalted Kingdom Live
Claude Hall - August Afternoon
Chris Standring - Autumn In New York
Alan Pasqua - I See Your Face Before Me
Mike LeDonne - Party Time
This week joined by a really cool cat called Scott Denney who is swinging by the penthouse to talk about his new Noir crime fiction book called Jade To Black.
David Gasten is back to to discus another of the tracks from his album This is Vintage Now Vol 2, a look at lounge life magazine and the best in lounge and exotica with a good portion of the show coming from a Spotify playlist that Scott created to accompany the book he wrote.
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Bud Powell- East of the Sun
101 Strings-The Girl from Ipanema
Charles Mingus- The Clown
Les Baxter-Jungle Flower
Horace Silver Quintet-Cool Eyes
Louis Prima- I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead You Rascal You (Remastered)
Tony Bennett- Rags To Riches
Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano
Good news, the drinks are half price!
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Julie London -The Exciting Life
Marilyn Maxwell -Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
Doris Day -Close Your Eyes
Carole Simpson-Gentleman Friend
Jo Stafford-The Gentleman is a Dope
Tina Louise-Hold Me
Sarah Vaughan-It Might As Well Be Spring
Fran Jeffries-Lazy Afternoon
Bernadine Read -Mean To Me
June Hutton -My Baby Just Cares For Me
Helen Carr-My Kind Of Trouble Is You
Judy Holliday -An Occasional Man
Diana Dors-Roller Coster Blues
Annita Rey-Slow Glow
Nina Simone-Solitude
Connie Russell-The Thrill Is Gone
Peggy Lee-We Laughed At Love
Lorry Raine-When Your Lover Has Gone
Paula Castle Why Can’t I
Marilyn Monroe-You’d Be Surprised
Just who is wearing the pants?
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Rusty Draper-Lady Of The House
Linda Carone-Having It All
Rose Sinclair-Black Orpheus
Denise Donatelli-When Lights Are Low
Stacey Kent- I Know I Dream
Jeff Goldblum- Lazy Afternoon
Rachel Caswell-For All We Know
Warrren Wolf- Frankie and Johnny
Gaea Schell- In Your Own Sweet Way
Suzanna Ross- Laura
Dainielle Wertz-Manhattan in the Rain
Jan Lundgren Trio-Visa Vid Vindens Ängar
I’ve got a very cool show to check out which is all about Ricky Ricardo and Lucile Ball. Sadly we have some news about the passing of Laurie Allyn and we talk about the thing that is keeping me up at night, Lounge Life Magazine and I will bring you a deep thought.
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Richard Cheese-Sharp Dressed Man
Joey Altruda- The Brothers Go to Mother’s
Harold Land-The Fox
Benny Carter-Ain’t She Sweet
Tiki Delights-I Love You
Barney Kessel-Caravan
Shelly Manne & His Friends-Peter Gunn
The Martini Kings- Rumble
John-Eric Booth- Brazil
Nicolas Godin- Twist а Saint Germain
The Tiki Torches- Misirlou
Art Pepper Smack Up
Tonight watching the rain roll into the harbour and thinking.
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Verve Jazz Ensemble- Midnight In The Air
Lyn Stanley -Lover man
Sir Julian- Satin Doll
Marty Paich- No More
Danielle Wertz- Manhattan in the Rain
Don Ralke- How Long Has This Been Going On
James Morrison- Everytime We Say Goodbye
Octobop- Dreamsville
Seth McFarlane- Anytime, Anywhere
Elvis-Almost In Love
Milt Jackson- My Funny Valentine
Sarah Vaughan- Sophisticated Lady
Chet Baker-Born To Be Blue
Johnny Costa-I'm Old Fashioned
J Barthel-Cocktail Jazz Piano
Mancini- Mood Indigo
best wishes to you !
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Carmen McRae-Baby It’s Cold Outside
Eartha Kitt-Nothing For Christmas
Herb Alpert-Santa Baby
Jackie Gleason By The Fireside
Jackie Gleason-Winter Wonderland
Jackie Gleason Snowfall
Jason Paul Curtis-Christmas Time Is Here
Julie London -I’d Like You For Christmas
Julie London-Warm December
June Christy-The Merriest
Martin Denny-Exotic Night
Micheal Buble-White Christmas
Micael Buble-Grown Up Christmas list
Nancy Wilson-What Are You Doing New Years Eve
Jimmy Mc Griff-Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
RCR-Christmas Greetings
RCR Christmas Lights
Stan Kenton-What Is a Santa Claus
Tiki Joes Ocean -SnowFall
Merry Christmas to the Lounge Lotharios
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Tiki Delights-I'll Be Missing You On Christmas Day
Royal Crown Reviue- Christmas Lights
Tiki Joes Ocean-WE THREE KINGS
Amber Weekes- The Christmas Waltz
Sammy Davis Jr- The Christmas Song
Dean Martin- Winter Wonderland
Jackie Gleason- I'll Be Home for Christmas
Michael Buble- Santa Baby
Jason Paul Curtis-Christmas Time Is Here
June Christy- Sorry To See You Go
Jackie Gleason -Home
Jackie Gleason-By The Fireside
Julie London-I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Wayne Newton-Let It Snow
Renzo Cesana-I Bought You Violets
Nancy Wilson-What Are You Doing New Years Eve
Kait Dunton-We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Waitiki- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Mantovani- White Christmas
Koop Kooper is on holidays so he is running some repeat shows. Tonight its all christmas music...some cool tracks to get you into the christmas season......and a couple of special guests tonight......Cocktail Kev from the Tiki bar and lounge in Richmond has a Christmas drink for us tonight and if you are looking for a Christmas present for that lounge lothario in your life well Dr Tiki from Tiki Bar TV swings by with a gift that might be perfect.
Patsy Raye and the Beatnicks-Beatniks Wish
Mambo Zombies-Silver Bells
Billy May-Do You Believe In Santa Claus
Dean Martin-Winter Wonderland
Jackie Gleason-I'll Be Home For Christmas
Johnny Mercer-Jingle Bells
Lena Horne-Jingle All The Way
Martin Denny-Exotic Night
Wayne Newton-Let It Snow-Let It Snow-Let It Snow
Capitol Studio Orchestra-Cha Cha all the Way
George Shearing and Billy May-Snowfall Cha Cha
Jimmy McGriff-Santa Claus Is Comin To Town
Julie London-I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
Tony Rochelle Larson-Bear Rug
All Bond this week and the people inspired by him plus some experts on Spy Tv and movies stop by along with those inspired by 007
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Warner Chappell-Disavowed
Vic Flick- For Your Eyes Only
John Barry- The James Bond Theme
Shirley Basey- Diamonds Are Forever
Floyd Cramer-Casino Royale
Count Bassie- From Russia With Love
Elliot Fisher-Dr. No’s Fantasy
Sir Julian-Thunderball
Robert Short -Cairo Connection
Swingerhead-She Could Be a Spy
Vicki Carr- The Silencers
Codename Carter-Signal in The Noise
Roland Shaw-Ipcress File
Spy fi- Black Tie Spy
David Arnold -Vesper
Hugo Montenegro-Get Smart Theme
John Barry-On Her Majestys Secret Service
Merry Christmas for 2023!
Carmen McRae-Baby It’s Cold Outside
Eartha Kitt-Nothing For Christmas
Herb Alpert-Santa Baby
Jackie Gleason By The Fireside
Jackie Gleason-Winter Wonderland
Jackie Gleason Snowfall
Jason Paul Curtis-Christmas Time Is Here
Julie London -I’d Like You For Christmas
Julie London-Warm December
June Christy-The Merriest
Martin Denny-Exotic Night
Micheal Buble-White Christmas
Micael Buble-Grown Up Christmas list
Nancy Wilson-What Are You Doing New Years Eve
Jimmy Mc Griff-Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
RCR-Christmas Greetings
RCR Christmas Lights
Stan Kenton-What Is a Santa Claus
Tiki Joes Ocean -SnowFall
Some people pop a pill when they feel down, others prefer to wallow in music.
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Chet Baker-Born To Be Blue
Late Night Jazz Combo-Come Fly With Me
Julie O’hara Sextet -Doin It Solo
Milt Jackson-Freds Mood
Stan Getz -Girl from Ipanema
Sandy Evans- Indigo Hues.
Don Burrows- The living ocean.
Lyn Stanley- Lover Man.
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Barney McCall -Nectar Spur.
Tony Bennett- She's Funny That Way.
Bill Evans Trio- Waltz for Debbie.
On the show this week Jason Whiton is back talking all things Spy with Mr Broadway.
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Janet Seidel-A Man and A Woman
Solitaire Miles- Nuages
Dave Brubeck- Theme From Mr. Broadway
Dave Brubeck- Toki’s Theme
Piero Umilani-Mystery
The Manakooras-Chant Of The Moon
Thomas Grillo-Mint Julep Fantasy
Roger Morris-Oriental Express
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Inspector Cortez
Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale
The Montgomery Brothers-Grooveyard
Serge Gainsbourg-Couleur Cafe
Nicholas Godin-Alger La Blanche
Jazz Vibes-Kind Of Blue
Martini Kings -Girl From Ipanema
I believe it's competitive world and you should take what you want and never apologise.
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Bill Evans-All of You
Neal Hefti- Legs
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegraith-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses
Melanchrino Strings-Stardust
Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine
A Lounge Lothario needs a good wardrobe!
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John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini
Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet
Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts
Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light
Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage
Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town
jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders
Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms
Gary Wells is back with another words with Wellsy and one on a book about Frank Sinatra called the Way You Wear Your Hat .
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Tiki Delights-Sneaky Tiki Spy
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Frank Sinatra-Mr Success
Richard Cheese- Baby Got Back
SG Sound-The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Daniel Pemberton-The Actual Heist
Ixtahuele-Mareld
Mancini- A Shot In The Dark
Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations-Bouncy Bouncy
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Network Music Ensemble-Aperitif On Ice
Brian Setzer-You’re The Boss
Kenny.Sasaki-Singapore Moon
Thoeodore Schapiro- Labor of Love
A Quiet Evening in tonight!
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Henry Renee- Dinner for One Please James
Diana Krall-Departure Bay
Jack Jones -Fly me to the Moon
Angelica-Piano Sonata
Sarah Vaughan- Misty.
Astrid Gilberto- Shadow of your smile.
Miki Yamanaka -Wonder
Percy Faith -I’ll see you in my dreams.
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Bobby Hackett 55th and Broadway
Lola Albright- Goodbye My Lover.
Jackie Gleason -Lilacs in the rain.
June Christy-Lonely House
Oscar Peterson-I Got It Bad
Jack Sheldon - Julie Is Her Name
Sometimes the drive home can be the best part of a night out.
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Virginia Schenck-When I'm called Home
Jim Beuning-All I Have
Claude Thornhill-Midnight Becomes You
Bill Evans-Autumn Leaves
George Shearing-My One And Only Love
Victor Young-When I Fall In Love
Beegie Adair-Bewitched
Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice
Black Olive Jazz-Wisteria
Oscar Peterson-O Lady Be Good
Lee Morgan-That’s All
Cannonball Aderly and Bill Evans-Know What I Mean
Arthur Lyman-Midnight Sun
Going 100% old school this week.
Normally the show is a mixture of old and new but by request from Damian of North Dakota Lets wind the clock back with all pure fifties and sixties lounge plus we have a lounge special this week on the life of Zsa Zsa.
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Sinatra-Mr. Success
Cy Coleman-Playboy's Theme
Mancini- A Shot In The Dark
Sir Julien- Satin Doll
Bobby Darin- Don't Dream of Anybody But Me
Herb Alpert-A Taste of Honey
Lalo Schifrin- Mannix
John Barry- On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Neal Hefti- Splanky
Plas Johnson- Mean to Me
Esquivel- That Old Black Magic
Al Caiola- La dolce vita
Enoch Light- Misirlou
Billy May-Perfidia
Tito Puente-Ritual Drum Dance
Now that people travelling again I thought it fitting to do a Swank Advice segment this week on travel
And speaking of segments I unveil a new segment where we look at weird and wonderful history stories
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Pink Martini- Tempo Perdido
Royal Crown Revue- Spanky's In The Kitchen
Indigo Swing- My Baby Comes 'Round At 8
Dana Fitzsimons- Crystals
Gerard Masters Trio-The Fall of Lucifer
Edward Simon-Lush Life
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Jennifer Keith- No Moon at All
Hugo Montenegro- A Martini Built For Two
Don Tiki-Primitiva
Evan Drybread-The Downey Wives
The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - A Night In Tunisia
Let's find the perfect ingredients for Lounge.
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Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk
George Shearing- Welcome to My Dream
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Daniella Schacter- Vanheusenism
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
Teo Macero- For a Walkin' Bass
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
You know after several years of fairly low numbers of releases it’s been a great year for new music in 2023 so I am pleased to bring you the best of the best .
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Tikiyaki Orchestra-Bombs Away !
Hollywood Noir Orchestra-Touch of Evil
Tiki Vibes-Miracle of the Mermaid
Mustard Allegro- Blue Agave Juice
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Shaken and Stirred
Rose Sinclair- Corcovado
Tiki Joes Ocean- Polynesian Hay Ride
Mark Riddle- House of Bamboo
Mark Riddle- Lahaina Sunset
Richard Cheese Toxic (Live From Hollywood)
Tiki Delights-A Blossom Fell
Tiki Delights- Casa Verde Samba
Linda Carone-Lemon Twist
Kenny Sasaki-Between the Waves
It's a Gentlemen's club tonight, I hope you have the password to get in!
James Spencer brings us another themed playlist
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James Spencer-A Koop Kooper Kocktail
Jackie Gleason I Must Have That Man” from Opiate d’Amour (1960) Jackie Gleason
Gene Howard-Jim
Julie London-The Man That Got Away
Don Shirley -Alfie
Laura Nyro-Billy’s Blues
Kenyon Hopkins-Danny’s Theme
Beegie Adair-Mack the Knife
Joey Altruda-Cocktails With Joey
Sue Raney-Mr. Lucky
Janet Blair- The Gentleman Is A Dope
Red Garland- Please Send Me Someone To Love
Gerry Mulligan-Body and Soul
Perry London Orchestra-Bernardo
Shirley Horn-Hit The Road Jack
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week UFO
An album Special this week Sinatra At The Sands as we take a time travel trip to a swank night on the town in 1966. We will find out about all the gigs worth attending across the globe plus a deep thought is coming your way.
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Cramps- Peter Gunn
Jetset Unlimited-The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Frank Sinatra-Fly Me To The Moon
Frank Sinatra- Come Fly With Me
Jerry Goldsmith- Take Some Risks, Mr. Flint
Warner Chappell Productions- Spy Royale
Herbie Mann- Scratch
Nutty- Purple Panther
Brian Setzer Orchestra- Americano
Mario Grigorov- Ice Versa
Montefiori Cocktail - Gné GN
Baby Grand- Just Drive
Jazz Defenders-I Bought It On The Moon
Verve Jazz Ensemble- The Odd Couple Theme
Mario Grigorov- Ice Versa
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Espionage-a-trois
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week The Man From UNCLE
If only there was a Human delay button..then I wouldn't get myself into so much trouble.
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Verve Jazz Ensemble- What I meant To Say Was
George Shearing-Moonlight Becomes You
Peter Nero- Reflections
Roger Williams-What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
Jeff Goldblum-Lazy Afternoon
J Barthel-Cocktail Jazz Piano
Tiki Vibes-Miracle of the Mermaid
Chet Baker-You're Driving Me Crazy
Bill Evans- Beautiful Love
Ben Webster- Late Date
Art Pepper- Imagination
Frank Sinatra- Maybe You'll Be There
Percy Faith- Go Away Little Girl
James M Kraus is on the show this week with his AutoUniversum blog talking the Porsche 911
News on a new movie about Cary Grant and in our stuff segment…kings that died in embarrassing scenario along with the best lounge and exotica
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Jet Set Sweden- Kriminalbyrån Svit Part I
Verve Jazz Ensemble- The Odd Couple
Richard Cheese- Viva Las Vegas
Dan Stein-Poolside
Kenny Sasaki-Naughty
Anna Gasteyer- I'm Hip
Pepper Greenwald- Morocco
The Jazz Defenders- Top Down Tourism
Mark Riddle- White Lotus
Narco Lounge Combo-Alphaville
Rose Sinclair-Summer Samba
Joey Altruda- The Knockaround
Reckless Night Ensemble- Sixteen Pounds
Alex Khaskin- Bond the Spy
Serge Gainsbourg-Bonnie and Clyde
I miss yesterday, luckily another one is coming.
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Cal Tjader- Yesterdays
Mattias Uneback- Voyage Beneath The Sea
Airbenders-Weaver of Dreams
Gerard Masters Trio- The Fall of Lucifer
Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops
Chet Baker- My Buddy
Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues
Mel Torme-Till The Clouds Roll By
James Spencer- Easy Living
Beegie Adair- The Lady Is A Tramp
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week The Ipcress File
Press the red button and go.
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Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Shelley Manne-Step Lightly
Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale
Oscar Pettiford-Not So Sleepy
Cedar Walton- Afternoon In Paris
Bill Charlap- All Across the City
101 Strings-Come Fly With Me
Warren Vache- My Romance
Art Pepper-You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Well for the final time in 2023 Jason Whiton returns with Spyvibe and I am pleased to say that he will return again in 2024
This week lots of Neo Lounge and Exotica
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Hypnotiques-Bang Bang
Swingin Palms- Entrada
Richard Markowitz-Dressing For Action
Tiki Lounge Crew- Hipster's Lair
Mario Grigorov- Ice Versa
Rose Sinclair-One Note Samba
Mark Riddle- House of Bamboo
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
Tiki Joes Ocean-Polynesian Hay Ride
Mr Moai and The Tikiheads- Mai Tais at Midnight
Tiki Delights-On Copacabana
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time
Mustard Allegro- Blue Agave Juice
Combustible Edison- A Shot In The Dark
JetSet Sweden-The Master
Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Ua Tropika
Time to press that button to get moving!
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Nat King Cole-The Touch Of Your Lips
Frankie Laine-Body And Soul
Dean Martin-You Can’t Love Em All
Frank Sinatra-Blame It On My Youth
Tony Bennett-I’m Thru With You
Keeley Smith -When Your Lover Has Gone
Vic Damone-Stella By Starlight
Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart
James Spencer-Mallorca
Chris Connnor -Lush Life
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Lea Delaria-Cool
Martin Denny-Laura
Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise
Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week The Prisoner
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Some of us prefer the night, and no we are not vampires!
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June Christy-Night People
Astrud Gilberto -Vivo Sonhando
Chet Baker-My Funny Valentine
Nat King Cole And George Shearing - Everything Happens To Me
Bobby Troup-Midnight Sun
Roger Williams-Days Of Wine and Roses
James Spencer -Last Summer
Sarah McKenzie -I’m Old Fashioned
Tony Bennett-All The Things You Are
Lea Delaria -Cool
Zoot Sims -How Deep Is The Ocean
Richard Rogers-You Took Advantage Of Me
Allen Smith Quartet-Estate
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week The Avengers
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Did you know you can get away with saying anything by tagging it with "Just kidding". Works everytime
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Julie London-Days Of Wine And Roses
Sinatra-At Long Last Love
Russ Garcia-Water Creature Of Astra
Nat King Cole-Impossible
Dean Martin-You’re Breaking My Heart
Mancini-Love Theme For Laura
Virginia Scheck-Nature Boy
Oscar Pettiford- Bohemia After Dark
Lounge Brigade-Under My Voodoo
Mclenty Hunter-Give Thanks
Tom Bruner-Ghost Of A Chance
Carmen NcCrae-You Took Advantage Of Me
Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady
Daphna Levy-I Remember You
Well for the final time in 2023 Gary Wells joins us for Words With Wellsy and to round off the year a book on Sammy Davis Jr.
Exciting news on a movie set to be released set in the mid century and in my favourite part of the world .
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Tiki Delights-On Copacabana
Sergio Mendez- The Joker
Sammy Davis Jr- I've Gotta Be Me
Louis Prima Keely Smith I've Got The World On A String
Nutty- That Old Black Magic Woman
Todd Gordon- Manhattan (feat. Jacqui Dankworth)
Tiki Joes Ocean-Mai Tai Mambo
Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica- Black Orchid
Jackie Davis-Love Is Just Around The Corner
Bobby Darin-That Funny Feeling
Esquivel-Flower Girl From Bordeaux
Mark Doyle-Detectives Medley
Sam Rivers-Involution
John Barry- You Only Live Twice
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week The Saint
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Wel, it is my favourite colour, so why not a show about it.
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Aaron Diehl-Blue Bode
Jackie Gleason-Beyond The Blue Horizon
Howard Roberts-Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Kenyon Hopkins-Am I Blue
Diana Krall-Almost Blue
Joe Jackson -Abes Blues
Jonah Jones-Blue Danube Rock
Milt Raskin-Blue Eyes
New Morty Show-Blue Martini
Henry Mancini-Blue Mantila
Tony Bennett-Blue Moon
Beegie Adair-Blue Skies
Les Baxter Blue Tango
Art Pepper-Walkin out blues
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
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I like to smile and say "How You Doin" When I look in the Mirror.
I feel like it's a great way to start the day.
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Peter Nero- Reflections
Nina Simone -I put a spell on you.
Stan Getz -Grab your axe, Max
Marian- McPartland- All The Things You Are.
Lester Young- Blue Lester
George Shearing-Sophisticated Lady.
J Barthel- Cocktail jazz piano
Tiki vibes- Miracle the mermaid.
Jazz Bistro- Instrumental saxophone jazz song.
The Tiki Delights -A Blossom Fell
Vince Guaraldi- Whirlpool
Sam Marowitz,-Alone With the Blues.
Paige Cavanagh -Can’t get out of this mood.
Pepper Adams- Bloos Bloos blues.
Floyd Kramer-I say a little prayer
This week we continue a segment which began this year and that is out album special. Tonight taking a look at the Miles Davis album Kind Of Blue, and a new single from Mark Riddle on the way.
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Tiki Creeps-Dr. Z's Prophecy
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Space Tango
Miles Davis- Blue in Green
The Martini Kings - Taboo
Mark Riddle- House of Bamboo
The Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
J Barthel-Cocktail Jazz Piano
Tiki Vibes-Miracle of the Mermaid
The jazz Bistro- Instrumental Saxophone Jazz Song
Tiki Delights-A Blossom Fell
Honolulu Transport- Marvellous
Rose Sinclair- Perdido
Don tiki-Hot Like Lava
Tikiyaki-Pearl Diver
The Swongos - Shayla Shadows
Tim Mayer- Crime Jazz Henchmen
Here's the story of the worst guy in the army...General Failure, his friend Major Pain wasn't that great either.
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Don Ralke- How Long Has This Been Going On
Lee Morgan - I Remember Clifford
Lou Donaldson-Blues Walk
Clifford Brownie Eyes
Frank Sinatra -In The Still Of The Night
Rosemary Clooney -I Concentrate On You
Frankie Laine- We’ll Meet Again
Bobby Darin- Don’t Dream Of Anybody But Me
John Barry -Thunderball
Warne Marsh -Everything Happens To Me
Gerry Mulligan-Go Home
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week the 10th Victim
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I love lounge music so much it lights up a fever in my soul, does it do that for you?
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Vibes On Velvet- Fever
Jean Fineberg-Unfinished business
Dana Fitzsimmons-Agitation Lullaby
Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City
Bill Charlap Trio-Autumn In New York
Steve Haines-Pity
Jeremy Pelt-Elegy
Brent Laidler-Pretty Little Bossa
Beegie Adair-Here There and Everywhere
Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So
Dexter Gordon-Willow Weep For Me
By popular request we are replaying all the of the Spyvibe Segments from Jason Whiton. This week Danger Man.
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I have a policy of having the last laugh
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Pete Moore and Orch-fool On The Hill
Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony
Bill Evans Trio-My Foolish Heart
Tony Bennet-Lucky To Be Me
Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso
Dana Fitzsimons-Crystals
Evan Drybread-Blackball
Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline
Beegie Adair-In The Cool Cool Cool Evening
Teddy Randazzo-April
Nat King Cole-Lost April
Phineas Newborn-Give Me The Simple Life
Johnny Mandel-Quietly There
Stan Getz-Vivo Sonhando
Johny Greenwood-Spencer
Kenny Dorham-Alone Together
Dick Hyman-I Wish You Love
Piano Bar Music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music
This week James Kraus with Auto Universum as we look at the mighty corvette, we talk a bit more about the passing of David McCallum. I have an interesting story on the house of Marilyn Monroe and new music from the Tiki Delights
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Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack- I Dream of Jeannie
Metropole Orchestra- Oss 117 Thème
Mel Henke- Woman in Space
Dana Countryman The Spy from Outer Space
Hugo Montenegro- Solo's Samba
Martin Denny- Primitiva
Project Pimento- You Only Live Twice
Jeff Goldblum- Lazy Afternoon
Cannonball Adderly- Bohemia After Dark
Paul Hughes My Lucky Stars
Tiki Delights-A Blossom Fell
Hypnotiques-Bang Bang
Combustible Edison- Cadillac
Narco Lounge Combo-Caravan
Mustard Allegro- Blue Agave Juice
Roland Shaw- The Ipcress File
we don't serve your type!
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Tiki Delights- Cocktail Time
James Morrison - A Time For Love
James Spencer- The Start of Our Affair
James Spencer-. What Are You Doing The Rest Of
Jason Paul Curtis- Every Time
Jazzmeia Horn -Time
Julie London- As Time Goes By
Marcus Valle-Homem Do Meu Mundo
MPS Label-How short is the time to love
Polly Bergen- Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
CannobAll Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Lyn Stanley The Man I Love
Ryan Christopher- Where Or When
Toni Carroll- It's Been a Long Long Time
Everything has a theme tonight.
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Tito Rodríguez- Theme From 'The Apartment'
Jackie Gleason- Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet
Liberace-Theme From Story Of Three Loves
Jackie Gleason- Terry's Theme From Limelight
Morris Staloff- Moonglow + The Love Theme From _Picnic
Buddy Collette & Herbie Mann-Theme from _Theam From
Living Strings- More (Theme) [From _Mondo Cane
Living Strings- Love Theme from the Glenn Miller Story
Percy Faith- Theme From -A Summer Place
The Martini Kings- Theme From Endless Summer
Gene Rains- Love Theme From -The World Of Suzie Wong
Elmer Bernstein-Theme From 'Devil In A Blue Dress'
James Spencer-Summer of '42 (Theme from Summer of '42)
Stan Whitmire-Forrest Gump Feather Theme (From _the Forest Gump Suite_)
Dave Brubeck-Theme From -Mr. Broadway
Carla Marciano Quartet-Theme from Vertigo
This week musically we are playing everything that is a theme. Jason Whiton returns with Spyvibe
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Roland Shaw & His Orchestra-The James Bond Theme
Roland Shaw and His Orchestra- Theme From the Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Martin Böttcher: The Monk With the Whip
Alfred Hause & His Orchestra-Theme From Shaft
Carla Marciano Quartet- Theme from Vertigo
Elliott Fisher- Theme From -Our Man Flint
Ding Dong Devils-Theme from -Belly Dancers of Bali Bali
Nelson Riddle- Theme From 'Route 66
Lionsclub-Theme From The Saint
Rhythm Heritage Theme From S.W.A.T.
Chaquito & His Orchestra- I Spy
John Gregory & His Orchestra-The Untouchables
James Taylor Quartet- Theme From Starsky & Hutch
Roberto Delgado-Hawaii Five-0
Stan Getz- Charade
Button Down Brass- French Connection
One for the stars out there.
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Jason Paul Curtis- Summer Star
Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars
Mattias Uneback-Starfish
Cocktail Inn- Stella by Starlight
George Shearing- A Handful of Stars
Singers Unlimited- Lost In The Stars
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66- So Many Stars
Doris Day- Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Marian McPartland- I Saw Stars
Renee Raff- Among The Stars
James Spencer-Stars Fell on Alabama
June Christy-When You Wish Upon A Star
The Brothers Castro- Stella by Starlight
Johnny Hartman-Stairway To The Stars
Les Baxter- A Distant Star
Stanley Black-Stars in Your Eyes
Jackie Gleason- Starry-Eyed And Breathless
Anita O'Day- Star Eyes
Dolf van der Linden and his Orchestra- Starlit Hour
People say I'm selfish It's an opinion I don't share.
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Ran Blake -All About Ronnie
Gretje Angell-Fever
Denise Donatelli-When Lights Are Low
Kent Miller Quartet-My Foolish Heart
Seth MacFarlane-It’s All right With Me
Rebekah Victoria-It’s Too Late For Me
Aya Fukiage-I Got It Bad
Wayne Wallace-A New York Minute
Kristen Chenowith-On a Turquoise Cloud
Bobby Troup-Midnight Sun
Miki Yamanaka-Wonder
Vibraphone All Star Jazz Quartet-Music For Restaurants
James Spencer-The Start Of Our Affair
This week Gary Wells brings us the great Perry Mason in Words With Wellsy and plenty of new Lounge and Exotica to make your week along with a deep thought and our stuff segment, this time on the origin of the marathon.
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Jean-Jacques Perrey & Dana Countryman-The Spy From Outer Space
Kenny Sasaki-Naughty
Spy Fi- Perry Mason
Hypnotiques-Mai Tais In The Morning
Mustard Allegro- Blue Agave Juice
The Swongos - Broken Glass Beach
Martini Kings- Marianne
Herbie Mann- Theme From Malamondo
Sergio Mendes-So Many Stars
Rose Sinclair- Canadian Sunset
Mark Riddle- Toro Nagashi
Combustible Edison-Theme From The Tiki Wonder Hour
Tiki Delights- Casa Verde Samba 09
Mr Moai and Tikiheads- Shaken and Stirred
Gaea Schell- Perplexity
Don't forget the sunscreen.
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Project Pimento-Agua De Beber
Jackie Gleason-Melancholy Serenade
101 Strings Orchestra-Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Mantovani-Moon River
Ray Conniff - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Frank Sinatra -My Baby Just Cares For Me
Network Music Ensemble- Lady At The Bar
Martini Kings-Las Nuedas
Art Blakey Round Midnight
Buddy Grecco So Danca Samba
Pink Martini-Sway
Mancini-Piano And Strings
Richard Hayman -Orchids In The Moonlight
Bruce Lash -Blister In The Sun
Tubby Hayes-The Toff
One dedicated to my fave gag
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Jim Beuning-It’s Like This
David Baker- Soft Summer Rain
Conte Candoli-Flamingo
Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe
Chet Baker-I’ve Never Been In Love Before
Les Baxter-Ecstasy
Les Baxter-Please Mr Sun
Virginia Schenck-Blue Monk
Doug Munro-At Last
Kenyon Hopkins -September Song
Jackie Gleason -If You Were The Only Girl
Stan Getz-Misty
Darren Long is back with our second edition of our Toasting The Singers series.
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Tony Bennett:
Dancing in the Dark
Solitude
Lucky to be Me
Rosemary Clooney:
April in Paris
You’re the Top
Mel Torme:
My Romance
When Sunny Gets Blue
Peggy Lee:
Touch the Earth
Always True to You in My Fashion
Jack Jones:
Lady
A Day in the Life of a Fool
Keely Smith:
I Wish You Love
When Your Lover Has Gone
Mel Torme-You'd Better Love Me
Peggy Lee -The Lady Is A Tramp
How about that feeling of not being able to sleep because your mind keeps spinning...there's a name for it, I will tell you in the show.
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Mancini- The Windmills Of Your Mind
George Shearing-My One And Only Love
Green Martini Kings- Catch the Breeze
Jack Mouse Group- Nineteen Sixty-Five
Herbie Mann-A Sad Thing
Bill Conti- Cocktails
George Golla Orchestra- Lush Life
Grasso Ravita Jazz Ensemble- All About Cynthia
Nina Simone- Summertime
Grear Jazz Trio-Stardust
Harold Land-Grooveyard
Rodrigo Salgado-Libertango _ What Is This Thing Called Love
What's behind a smile....sometimes more than you think.
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Dawan Muhammad- Remember to Smile
Bill Evans- Elsa
Dexter Gordon- Who Can I Turn to (When Nobody Needs Me)
Gaea Schell- It Had To Be You
Geroge Freeman- A Mother's Love
Kenny Dorham - Old Folks
Mel Torme- Stardust
Oscar Pettiford- Laverne Walk
Betty Blake-Lilac Wine
Mantovani- Advise and Consent
Tom Bruner- Dreamsville
Lyn Stanley-The Island
We Lounge Lotharios love a good sports car and James Kraus brings us another good choice in that of the Cobra. Some new music on the way as well from the Hypnotiques and Mustard Allegro
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Honolulu Transport- Marvellous
Combustible Edison The Best Is Yet To Come
Jerry Goldsmith-You're a Foolish Man, Mr. Flint
Gaea Schell- Perplexity
Jean Michael Bernard- K&R Awkward Dinner
Mario Grigorav- Every Little Movement
Steve Yeager- Catwalk
Tiki Delights-Muy Picante
Hypnotiques-Bang Bang
Martini Kings- Taboo
Tiki Joes Ocean-Temple Bells
Mustard Allegro- I Think I‘m A Salamander
Ixtahuele- Komodo
Mark Riddle- Lahaina Hula
Tikiyaki Orchestra- The Outbreak
We Lounge Lotharios love a good sports car and James Kraus brings us another good choice in that of the Cobra. Some new music on the way as well from the Hypnotiques and Mustard Allegro.
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Honolulu Transport- Marvellous
Combustible Edison The Best Is Yet To Come
Jerry Goldsmith-You're a Foolish Man, Mr. Flint
Gaea Schell- Perplexity
Jean Michael Bernard- K&R Awkward Dinner
Mario Grigorav- Every Little Movement
Steve Yeager- Catwalk
Tiki Delights-Muy Picante
Hypnotiques-Bang Bang
Martini Kings- Taboo
Tiki Joes Ocean-Temple Bells
Mustard Allegro- I Think I‘m A Salamander
Ixtahuele- Komodo
Mark Riddle- Lahaina Hula
Tikiyaki Orchestra- The Outbreak
I have a lot of watches, not sure if I have a problem, time will tell.
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Sonny Clark Trio- I Didn't Know What Time It Was
David Carbonara-The Men of Sterling Cooper
Chet Baker- Forgetful
Jack Costanzo- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
Coralie Clement- L'ombre Et La Lumiere
Bill Evans-Luck Be a Lady
Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days
Stanley Turrentine- Blue Riff
Jean Michael Bernard-K &R Awkward Dinner
Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right
Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again
Let me tell you how I found out many years ago about how HR has no sense of humour !
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Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love
Roger Williams-What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
Gaea Schell -Forio Rain
David Benoit-Generations
Linda Carone-You Don't Know What Love Is
John Coltrane-When Lights Are Low
George De Hart- Body And Soul
Art Pepper - Deep Purple
Adderly Brothers- Big E
Heading back in the music archives to play some Lounge and exotica that we havent played for a while , got the world of swank gig guide, some deep thoughts and Mr Jason Whiton is back with Spyvibe
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Big Six-20th Century Boy
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Shaka Hula Bossa Nova
The Islanders-Adventures in Paradise
Spy Fi- Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Daniel Pemberton- The Vinciguerra Affair
Alex Khaskin-Austin Powers
Project Pimento- Diamonds Are Forever
Baby Grand- Lazy Day in Saint-Tropez
David Holmes- Lifting the Building
Los Shimmy Shakers- Emperor Norton Stomp
Mambo Zombies- Autumn in New York
SG Sound- Planet Twist
Tom Gaebel- Music To Watch Girls By
Frank Bennett-Everyone's A Winner
Roland Remington - If It Isn't Love
Codename Carter-Signal in the Noise
It seems like I'm doing nothing but don't be fooled.
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Doris Day - Meditation
Astrud Gilberto- Misty Roses
James Spencer- Blue Gardenia
Bill Evans- Vierd Blues
Cedar Walton- Afternoon In Paris
Warren Vache- My Romance
Bill Charlap- All Across the City
Shelley Manne-Step Lightly
Art Pepper-You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Oscar Pettiford-Not So Sleepy [Remastered]
Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale
Yeah baby
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Bill Evans Waltz For Debbie
Chet Baker-What A Difference A Day Makes
Beegie Adair -In The Wee Small Hours of the morning
Beegie Adair All The Way
Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together
Gene Gaffer Trio-Blues For Alice
Peter Paulson Trio -Time Remembered
Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers
Zoot Sims-How Deep Is The Ocean
Martial Solal-Round Midnight
Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City
Diana Krall-The Look Of Love
Coltrane -Too Young to Go Steady
Peggy Lee-My Silent Love
James Spencer-Tenderly
Have you ever had a sliding doors moment...
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Bill Evans-Detour
James Spencer -Tenderly
Nat King Cole And Oscar Peterson-September Song
Mile Davis- Song Of Our Country
Keeley Smith -When Your Lover Has Gone
Peggy Lee-Goodbye
Tony Bennett-The Girl I Love
Nellie Lutcher-Someone To Watch Over Me
Sarah Mc Kenzie-Tea For Two
Jule Styne-Just In Time
Jacques Loussier Trio- Gnossienne
Sinatra And Jobim-Meditation
Jackie Gleason-Someday I’ll Find You
Kenyon Hopkins- Cool Village
Chet Baker-Look For The Silver Lining
Mancini- Mantilla
Network Music Ensemble-Bowl Of Nuts
A Romantic Affair, a moment to remember, a time and place.
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Dave Pell Octet -I’ve Got A Crush On You
Dolores Grey-Don’t Blame Me
Combustible Edison-Male Bonding
Frank D’Rone-Look At Me Now
Frank Sinatra-Misty
Stan Getz-It Never Entered My Mind
George Shearing -Can’t We Be Friends
Della Reece-While We Were Young
Bert Kaempfert- Strangers In The Night
Nicholas Mason-Fuschia
Norma Winston Trio-Theme From Taxi Driver
Richard Lennox-Night And Day
Jackie Gleason-A Man And A Woman
Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches
Bill Evans-Third Moon
Words With Wellsy this week as Gary Wells brings us an interesting book about Burt Reynolds.
News of a radio station that has carried the show closing down, a look at the World Of Swank Gig guide and the best Lounge and Exotica.
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Tikiyaki Orchestra-The Boobam Song
Dana Countryman-The Spy from Outer Space
Gaea Schell- Forio Rain.
Tiki Joes Ocean- Polynesian Hay Ride
Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger
Martini Kings- Marianne
Kenny Sasaki-Into the Jungle
Tiki Delights-Santa Monica Sting Ray
Martin Denny- Raftero
Mel Henke-All That Meat
Herbie Mann- Our Man Flint
Vince Guaraldi Trio- Moon River
Paul Hughes- My Lucky Stars
Linda Carone-You Don't Know What Love Is
Baton down the hatches
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The Third Wave-Stormy
Rita Coolidge-Call It Stormy Monday
James Spencer-Stormy Weather
Junior Mance-Stormy Monday
Sue Raney-Rain
Shirley Horn-Come In From The Rain
Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66-Constant Rain
Ray Anthony-Here’s That Rainy Day
Newell Oler-On Rainy Afternoons
Beegie Adair-Isn’t It A Lovely Day To Be Caught in the Rain
Audrey Morris-Come In Out of the Rain
Anita O’Day-Come Rain Or Come Shine
Richard Lennox-September In The Rain
Don Tiki-Wet Cave
Tiki Delights-Stormy Outrigger
Quincy Jones Stormy Weather
You can't turn down the volume of a Piano, that said I wish my neighbour would turn down his.
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Piano Bar music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music
Edward Simon- Monk's Mood
Milky- The Emperor Of Oranges
Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches
Marcos Valle-Vivo Sonhando v
Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond- Body and Soul
Chet Baker - Time On My Hands
Molotov Cocktail Piano- Die Another Day
Dexter Gordon- Who Can I Turn to
Paul Reeves- Agent Noir
George Shearing-Friendly Persuasion
Edward Newton- Misty
Don’t Deny Yourself, that's what I always say. Life is too short.
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Marc Copeland-Do It Again
Project Pimento -Quiet Village
Ray Anthony -September Song
Thelonius Monk-Round Midnight
Lena Horne-NightWind
Tiki Delights-Cosmopolitan
Tony Bennett-Lover
101 Strings-New York, New York
Jerry Mulligan-Night Lights
Chico Freeman-What’s in between
George Freeman-Inner Orchestrations
Barbara Levy Daniels -Mean To Me
Janet Seidel-Cry Me A River
Dan Cray- Moonriver
Kramer is here to talk classic movies, some deep thoughts coming your way and we talk about a new trend that I don’t agree with.
We’ve got the best Lounge and Exotica coming your way.
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Combustible Edison- Spy Vs Spy
Hypnotiques- Ace Face
Gaea Schell- It Had To Be You
Drugstore Romeos-Wondrous Place
Richard Cheese-Toxic
Marian Mc Partland-The Lady Is A Tramp
Vince Guaraldi- Alma-Ville
Stan Getz- Opus De Bop
Kenny Sasaki-Into the Jungle
Mario Grigorav- Every Little Movement
Mark Riddle- The Old Fishing Village
Martini Kings- Taboo
Swingin Palms -Over The Moon
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
Some think being old fashioned is a bad thing..I don't
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Chet Baker-I’m Old Fashioned
Julie London -Camptown Races
Bobby Troup-Dinah
Frank D’Rone-After The Ball
Marilyn Monroe-You’d Be Surprised
Anita O’Day -You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me
Mel Torme-Manhattan
Paul Weston-Blue Moon
James Spencer-Easy Living
Nelson Riddle-Body and Soul
Newell Oler-As Time Goes By
Melanchrino Strings-A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody
Carole Simpson-Gentleman Friend
Ahmed Jamal-Sophisticated Gentleman
Oscar Peterson-Sophisticated Lady
Mancini-Politely
Gerald Wiggins Trio-Dear Old Girl
LiberaceFascination
George Shearing- Long Ago and Far Away
Our friend James Spencer has programmed us a show for those who have a sweet tooth.
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Singers Unlimited With Oscar Peterson-Honeysuckle Rose
Martin Denny-A Taste of Honey
Julie London-Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee
Anne Walsh-My Bumble Bee
The Organ Happenings-Land of Honey
Floyd Cramer-Honey
Les Baxter-Honey Bun
Kevin Mahogany-Wild Honey
Johnny Hartman-Sleeping Bee
James Spencer-Bittersweet
Beegie Adair-Sugar
Jack Jones-When I Take My Sugar To Tea
Sue Raney-A Blossom Fell
Jackie Gleason-Honey Come Back
Jazz Vibes-Flight Of The Bumble Bee
Aaron Diehl-Single Petal Of A Rose
Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed
Bill Evans Conception
Betty Carter-Spring Can really Hang You Out to Dry
I’ve got a lounge special on the late great Tony Bennett with an interesting look at his later life. Some fun history facts for you and a look at lounge life magazine plus a letter to the Penthouse.
David Holmes- Lifting the Building
Daniel Pemberton- Restaurant Undercover
Tony Bennett- I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Tony Bennett- Manhattan
Andre Previn Trio - I'll Remember April
Hampton Hawes - Hampton Hawes - Hip
Mark Riddle- Road to Hana
Airbenders- Weaver of Dreams
Hypnotiques-Ace Face
JazzTronik Adventures in Paradise
Stereophonic Space Sound Unllimited-Escape From Flynn Castle
The Swongos - Julie Ann's Dance
Tiki Joes Ocean- Temple Bells
Let's fire up the Hi Fi for this date!
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Strings Unlimited-Melody Of Love
Douglas Gamely and Piccadilly Strings -What Makes A Sunset
Franck Pourcel- Anema E Core
Midnight Combo-Cocktail Influence
Joe Taverna-In chabree Seppre
Victor Silvester And His Silver Strings -A Pretty Girls Is Like a Melody
101 Strings-Small World
Ken Griffin-Moonbeams
Vic Damone-The Touch Of Your Lips
Bert Kaempfert -Tudo Isto E Fado
Paul Weston September In the Rain
Roni Perez-Brazil
Percy Faith -For Once In My Life
Bert Kaempfert-Sweet Dreams
Percy Faith-Our Day Will Come
Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers
Frankie Carle -How Deep Is The Ocean
James Last Band-Laras Theme
This week a look at the a car described as the most beautiful in the world! James Kraus joins me to talk about the E Type Jag..
A look at Lounge Life Magazine and our World Of Swank Gig guide.
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Mancini- A Shot In The Dark
Hugo Montenegro-The Silencers
Combustible Edison-Pavillion
Jean -Michel Bernard- K&R Awkward Dinner
John Neel Orhcestra- Who Is Wendy
Jean-Jacques Perrey and Dana Countryman-The Spy from Outer Space
Kenny Sasaki-Ripples
Tiki Delights-Valle Del Diablo
Linda Carone-Lemon Twist
Wayne Newton- Wives and Lovers
Martin Denny- Narcissus Queen
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads- Ka_a_awa
Herbie Mann-Gospel Truth
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Peter Nero- For All We Know
I have a theory on what is the ultimate lounge song and I'll play it for you tonight!
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Sir Julian- A Man And A Woman
Eddie Costa- Adelaide
Milt Buckner-Turquoise
Lyn Stanley-Cry Me A River
Dan Cray Trio- Moon River
Pepper Greenwald-Morocco
Bill Irwin- Claire De Lune
Angellika-Waltz in A-flat Major Op. 69, no. 1
Don Shirley-One for My Baby (
Richard Marino-Fever
Beegie Adair- April In Paris
Bill Evans-Blue In Green
Cal Tjader-Goodbye
Just because you drive a sports car does not mean you are going through a Mid Life Crisis. But even if it does, who cares.
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Nicholas Masson Quartet-Almost Forty
Kent Miller Quartet- Minor Step
Bill Evans- Peace Piece
Dj Bonebrake- Orpheus
Julie London-Where Are You
Bobby Short-Tenderly
Steve Haines - The Pivot
Johnny Hartman-Stairway To The Stars
Ahmad Jamal- I'm Alone With You
Beegie Adair I Get Along Without You Very Well
Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love
Korla Pandit- Remember
Piano Bar Music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music
Well I am fresh from the cinemas this week and I’ll give you my take on the latest film Oppenheimer. Jason Whiton is in with his segment Spyvibe and a reflection on the life of Tony Bennett who sadly passed away last week. Got some new music coming your way from a band we haven’t from in quite a long time.
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Mr Moai and The Tikiheads- Shaken and Stirred
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Jerry Goldsmith-Manhunt
Clouseaux- Hunt of the Savage
Combustible Edison-Rotisserie
Tony Bennett Fly Me To The Moon
Drug Store Romeos-Wondrous Place
Ixtahule- Komodo
Kenny Sasaki-Smooth Bartender
Tiki Delights - Azure Pacifico
Tiki Joes Ocean-Polynesian Hay Ride
Linda Carone-Mariguana Cha Cha Cha
Martin Denny-Mumba
Mexacali Brass- Thunderball
Project Pimento-Whatever Lola Wants
Sammy Davis Jr- That Old Black Magic
Martin Denny- Cubano ChantSpyvib
Well I am fresh from the cinemas this week and I’ll give you my take on the latest film Oppenheimer. Jason Whiton is in with his segment Spyvibe and a reflection on the life of Tony Bennett who sadly passed away last week. Got some new music coming your way from a band we haven’t from in quite a long time.
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Mr Moai and The Tikiheads- Shaken and Stirred
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Jerry Goldsmith-Manhunt
Clouseaux- Hunt of the Savage
Combustible Edison-Rotisserie
Tony Bennett Fly Me To The Moon
Drug Store Romeos-Wondrous Place
Ixtahule- Komodo
Kenny Sasaki-Smooth Bartender
Tiki Delights - Azure Pacifico
Tiki Joes Ocean-Polynesian Hay Ride
Linda Carone-Mariguana Cha Cha Cha
Martin Denny-Mumba
Mexacali Brass- Thunderball
Project Pimento-Whatever Lola Wants
Sammy Davis Jr- That Old Black Magic
Martin Denny- Cubano Chant
A lesson in anatomy tonight with a body theme
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Neal Hefti-Legs
Bill Evans- All of You
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug McDonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegrath band-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
James Spencer- Angel Eyes
Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair
Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine
Les Baxter-Les Yeux
Stacey Kent-The Face I Love
Chet Baker- The Touch Of Your Lips
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms
Gary Wells has a cool book about the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis tonight, I’ve got a letter to the penthouse with a request and this week something we do occasionally, spin all classic lounge and leave the new stuff on the shelf for something different
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Lalo Schifrin- Bullitt, Main Title
Cal Tjader- Ginza Samba
David Rose- Night Train
Enoch Light- I Surrender Dear
Herbie Mann-Good Lovin'
Ann Richards- Evil Gal Blues
Elisabeth Waldo- Incan Festival Dance
Julie London-Blue Moon
Korla Pandit-Jungle Path
Lee Morgan- Candy
Linda Lawson- Like Young
Martin Denny- Cubano Chant
Do you have a fave place you like to visit?
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Steve Yeager-Monte Carlo
Sunset Boulevard Jazz Trio- Corcovado
Nat King Cole-I Keep Goin Back To Joes
John Barry -Cafe Martinique
Keith Jarrett-Death and the Flower
Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Fly Me To The Moon
Frankie Laine-The Foolish Things
Linda Carone-Free and Easy
Chris Connor-Misty
Mancini- Blue Mantilla
Peter Nero- Reflections
Beegie Adair- Satin Doll
Vic Damone-Separate Tables
Mary Stallings-Sunday Kind Of Love
Our good friend James Spencer brings a show tonight called Reflections as we reflect on Pianists that have passed away
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Peter Nero-Reflections
Peter Nero- Wives And Lovers
Beige Adair-Senza Fine
Beegie Adair-A Time For Love
Burt Bacharach-Pacific Coast Highway
Claude Bolling- Serenade
Roger Willams-Evergreen
George Shearing-On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Dr Don Shirley-Alfie
Newell Older- Somewhere in Time
Peter Nero-We've Only Just Begun
Peter Nero-For All We Know
Ahmad Jamal- Ahmad's Blues
Ahmad Jamal- Sophisticated Gentlemen
Liberace- Bewitched (Remastered)
Nat King Cole Trio- Sweet Georgia Brown
Tonight we cover the band that we have been playing for a while now..Mr Moai and the Tikiheads
We’ve been playing a stack of new music lately which has been terrific so continuing that tonight with a new one from Darren Long with the Tiki delights plus in lounge Life again the sad passing of a legend.
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Ixtahuele- Komodo
Stolen Idols- Monkey Mayhem
Mr Moai and the Tiki Heads-Night Of The Savage
David Benoit - Cabin Fever
Tiki Vibes - Swinging 4 The Fences!
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Espionage-a-trois
Mark Riddle- Path of the Wind (from 'My Neghbor Totoro)
Rose Sinclair- Canadian Sunset
The Tiki Delights - Azure Pacifico
Santa Monica Sting Ray
Mel Henke-All That Meat
Jerry Goldsmith-In Like Flint
Kenny Sasaki-Sunset on Mars
Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
Thomas Grillo-Secret Agents from the Id
Herbie Mann- Theme From _Malamondo
Martin Denny-Sim Sim
I prefer loud like an explosion...Quiet quitting is for weaklings.
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Art Pepper-Walkin Out Blues
Herbie Harper-Chloe
Marty Paich-Look Around
Bill Holmann-Things We Did Last Summer
Conte Candoli-Diane
Kenyon Hopkins-Autumn In New York
Curtis Fuller-Undecided
Frank Rosalino-How Long Has This Been Going On
Richie Kumca-Rain Drain
Bob Gordon-Slow Mood
Dave Pell-Session At Pete’s Pad
Stan Levy -Lover Come Back To Me
Sonny Clark Trio- I Didn’t Know What Time It was
Some say it's a good bowl of cereal and others say it's with cocktail jazz....you choose.
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James Spencer -I Can’t Get Started
Anita O'Day- Blue Champagne
Audrey Morris - How 'Dja Like to Love Me
Chet Baker- Violets For Your Furs
Claude Thornhill-Sleepy Serenade
Frank Sinatra- Misty
Gene Howard-Bewitched
James Spencer-Stars Fell On Alabama John Buzon Trio- Ill Wind
Julie London- The Days Of Wine And Roses
Les Baxter- Lost in Meditation
Mal Fitch- MIghty Lonesome Feelin'
Martini Kings- The Winds Of Walkaloa
Nelson Riddle-Sea of Dreams
Richard Lennox - I Didn't Know About You
Luke Gillespie-Round Midnight
Rita Coolidge- Black Coffee
Stan Whitmire-Somewhere In Time
This week we bring you our Auto Universom Sports Car chat as James Kraus brings us a sporty little Italian Gem!
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Bill Charlap- All Across the City
Gerry Mulligan- Go Home
Intoxika- Hanalei Moon
Jerry Goldsmith- Galaxy a Go-Go!-or-Leave It to Flint
Steve Haines - The Pivot
Steve Yeager- Sideswipe
Yusef Lateef-Delilah
Connection is important into so many ways!
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Relaxing Piano Crew- Forever Connected.
Anne Phillips- Lonely girl.
Angelica- Pure Imagination.
Polly Bergen -All alone.
Aya Fukiage I Remember You 1
Jackie Gleason -la Cola Vita
Stanley Black -Secret love
Sue Raney-Blue Tears
Paul Williams- Morning I will be moving on.
Die Janowski Singers -Pink balloon.
Yvonne DeCarlo - I got it a bad.
Stanley Black- You leave me breathless.
Les Baxter-My love in the sea.
Les Baxter -Fire dance
Vicki Benet- Tenderly.
Dexter Gordon-Everybodys Somebody’s Fool
Dan Rose-Ellington Medley
Dean Martin Solitaire
Frankie Laine I’ll get by
June Hutton- It happened once before.
Don't put off what you can do today!
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Renée Raft -Starting Tomorrow.
Bobby Darin Between the Devil and the deep blue Sea
101 Strings- Mack the knife
Mancini- Sound of Silver
Ferrante And Teicher-Love Walked In
Gene Howard- Loverman.
Gene Howard -Mad About the boy.
Bert Kaempher -Hold me.
Otto Cesana-You’re so wonderful.
Carmen Caballaro - La gondola
Nelson Riddle- See of dreams.
Lynda Lawson- Easy to Love.
Marcus Vale- Homem Do Meu Mundo
Mel Fitch- Relax.
George Shearing- Autumn leaves.
Melanchrino Strings-Autostrada
Chris Connor- He’s coming home.
Ixtahuele-Scenes 1-3
Frank Sinatra-I Got It Bad
Judy Garland- Lucky day.
Chet Baker -Come rain or Come Shine
Spy time this week as Jason Whiton joins us from Spyyvibe.com on the show talking Phantom Agents, I’ve got an interesting story on the demise of one of the greatest tv in the world and a cool event to check out in Switzerland.
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Martini Kings-Zou Bisou Bisou
The Swongos - Julie Ann's Dance
Chumei Watanabe-
Heartbreak Elegy
Blue Ninja
Beautiful Agent
Opening ThemePink Martini-Temp Perdido
Orchestra Superstring-Shapale
Joey Altruda-A Martini for Mancini
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Come Out To Play
Pete Rugolo-For Hi Fi Bugs
Combustible Edison- Breakfast At Dennys
Mark Riddle-Toro Nagashi (bonus track)
Tiki Delights-The Sneaky Tiki Spy
Frank Bennett- Goin' Places
Exotic A Go Go-Senor Juan
Tikiyaki-Pearl Diver
Giacomo Gates - With Plenty of Money and You
Take your time!
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Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses
Combustible Edison -Lonelyville
Frank Sinatra-Like Someone in Love
Gene Rains-Tiki
George Shearing -I'll Remember April
Henry Mancini-The Summer Know
Jackie Gleason-Mystery Street
Janet Seidel-A Man and A Woman
Nat King Cole George Shearing -A Beautiful Friendship
Nathan Haines-Cocktails
George Shearing-My One And Only Love
Victor Young-When I Fall In Love
Beegie Adair-Bewitched
Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice
Black Olive Jazz-Wisteria
Oscar Peterson-O Lady Be Good
Lee Morgan-That’s All
Cannonball Aderly and Bill Evans-Know What I Mean
Arthur Lyman-Midnight Sun
Take your time, why rush?
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Cocktail Inn-Days Of Wine And Roses
Combustible Edison -Lonelyville
Frank Sinatra-Like Someone in Love
Gene Rains-Tiki
George Shearing -I'll Remember April
Henry Mancini-The Summer Know
Jackie Gleason-Mystery Street
Janet Seidel-A Man and A Woman
Nat King Cole George Shearing -A Beautiful Friendship
Nathan Haines-Cocktails
George Shearing-My One And Only Love
Victor Young-When I Fall In Love
Beegie Adair-Bewitched
Martini Kings-You Only Live Twice
Black Olive Jazz-Wisteria
Oscar Peterson-O Lady Be Good
Lee Morgan-That’s All
Cannonball Aderly and Bill Evans-Know What I Mean
Arthur Lyman-Midnight Sun
A man and woman were in bed together The man wrapped his arms around the woman and said "Honey, am I the first man you've ever made love to?"
The woman sighed and said "Why does everyone ask me that?!" www.cocktailnation.net Jetset Sweden-A Man And A Woman
Gordon Langford-Pretty Girl by The Moonlight
Ann Gilbert-Two Sleepy People
Bill Evans-My Romance
Buddy Greco- I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Dean Martin -Let Me Love You Tonight
George Shearing-My One And Only Love
Howard Roberts-Girl Talk
Jackie Gleason-Alone Together
Nat King Cole-Your Lips
Roger Williams-Some Enchanted Evening
Herbie Harper-Let’s Fall In Love
Nina Simone-The Look Of Love
Reg Owen-What Is This Thing Called Love
Chet Baker-The Touch Of Your Lips
Mancini-Love Story
Have you ever noticed that there is no traffic until you need to make a left turn.
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Peter Paulsen-Slowpoke
Melody Gardot -Your heart Is As Black As Night
Lauren White- Small Day Tomorrow Dave Stryker- Love Dance
Alvare- Once I Loved
Doug McDonald Duo -These Foolish Things
Tony Bennett and KD Lang-Exactly Like You
Tiffany Monique-Called Love
Angie Hubbard- Black Coffee
The Blue Martinis- Something Cool
Aaron Diehl quartet- Round Midnight
Let's reminisce with cocktails from long ago.
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Johnny Mandel -Long Ago and Far Away
Angelika -Once Upon a December
Chet Baker -I’m Old’ Fashioned
Bobby Troup-It Happened Once Before
James Spencer-The Things We Did Last Summer
Julie London -Camptown Races
Beegie Adair-Back Home in Indiana
Stanley Black -Nostalgia
Chris Connor-He’s Comin’ Home
Liza Minnelli -Old Friends
Joey Altruda-Cocktails With Joey
Mel Torme and the Mel Tones-It Happened in Monteray
Singers Unlimited-A Time For Love
Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady
Charlene Bartley-I’ve Got A Crush On You
Bobby Darin-Days Of Wine And Roses
Anne Phillips -A Stranger In Town
Sue Raney-You Are There
Tonight Gary Wells looks at book all about man who hijacked a plane and jumped out with the money and got away with it.
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Combustible Edison- Spy Vs Spy
Jerry Goldsmith- Doing As The Romans Did
Kenny Sasaki-into The Jungle
Pink Martini-Segunda
Herbie Mann- Theme From This Is My Beloved
Mario Grigorov-Anything Goes
Linda Carone-Lemon Twist
Mark Riddle- Legend Of Pu’u Pehe
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads-Night Of The Savage
Tikiiyaki Orchestra- Space Tango
Ixtahuele- Komodo
Tiki Torches -Misirlou
Don Ralke-Mombassa
Jean-Michel Bernard-K&R Awkward Dinner
Louisville Sluggers- Blow It Baby.
Which do you prefer?
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Beegie Adair-Days of Wine and Roses”
Helen Merrill -Lilac Wine
Freddy Martin and His Orchestra-Bubbles in the Wine
Les Baxter-Dancing with Tears in My Eyes
Beverly Kenney-I’ll Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Try
James Spencer-Bittersweet
Jeri Adams-You’ve Got Me Crying Again
Chris Connor-All Dressed Up with A Broken Heart
Jack Jezzro -Merlot
Astrud Gilberto-“Champagne and Caviar”
Julie London-Lonely Girl” Lonely Girl
Chet Baker-There’s a Lull In My Life” Embraceable You
Mal Fitch-Nice And Easy
Roger Williams-Some Enchanted Evening
Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady
Richard Rodgers-You Took advantage of Me
Melanchrino Strings-Night And Day
Dolores Gray -Don’t Blame Me
Mel Tormé-It’s a Blue World
Bobby Troup-One for My Baby
Revisiting our composer series with James Spencer
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Julie London-The Man That Got Away
Ellis Elkins-Down With Love
Maureen O’Hara-My Shining Hour
Allison Krauss-This Time the Dream’s on Me.
Julie LondonBlues in the Night
Matt Dennis Gotta Right To Sing The Blues
James Spencer-Stormy Weather
Roger Williams-Over The Rainbow
Walter Schumann -That Old Black Magic
Don Nelson-As Long As I Live
George Shearing-It’s Only A Paper Moon
Stan Kenton-Ill Wind
Mel Torm-Hit the Road to Dreamland
Tom Bruner-Come Rain Or Come Shine
Stephen Kummer- Let's Fall in Love
Dr. Don Shirley-One For My Baby
This week Darren Long from the Tiki Delights joins me on the show for something very special. A show called Toasting the Singers where we look at some of the most amazing and influential singers of the twentieth century.
www.cocktailnation.net Frank Sinatra- It Never Entered My Mind Frank Sinatra Autumn in New York Dean Martin-Canadian Sunset Dean Martin-Just Say I Love Her Dean Martin Money Burns Nat King Cole-Avalon Nat King Cole-I keep Goin Back To Joes Nat King Cole-Straighten Up And Fly Right Chet Baker- Forgetful Chet Baker-But Not For Me Chet Baker- I Remember You Vic Damone You’re Breaking My Heart Vic Damone- Seperate Tables Vic Damone- Stella By Starlight Bobby Darin-Once In A Lifetime Bobby Darin- The Days Of Wine And Roses
That moment where perhaps that girl is a spy, but you just aren't sure, maybe there will be romance or perhaps assassination.
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Jerry Goldsmith- Never Mind, You'd Love It
Piero Umilani- Lounge Suite
Cy Coleman- Playboy's Theme
Franco Altissimi- Lounge Bossa
Alessandro Alessandroni- Italian Sunset
Elmer Bernstien- A Little Tipsy
David Rose- Love For Sale
Leith Stevens- Private Blues
Henry Mancini- Free And Easy
Nicolas Godin- Passion Femme
Blue Martinis- You Turn Me On Baby
Rebecca Angel- Jet Samba
Teddy Randazzo- April
Nino Rapicavoli -Doctor Moo
Warren Barker-Lopaka's Beat
Jerry Goldsmith- Ladies Will Kindly Remove Their Hats
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Lola Albright-Hes My Guy
Bill Conti-Cocktails
Network Music Ensemble-Aperitif On Ice
Ran Blake- All About Ronnie
Such an individual thing, where is that special place you like to be?
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Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place
Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love
Combustible Edison- Theme From The Tiki Wonder Hour
The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Herbie Mann-Theme From _This Is My Beloved
Alika Lyman Group- Pua Lilia
Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso
Kenny Sasaki-Jasmine
Diana Krall- Besame Mucho
Rose Sinclair- You Don't Know Me
Mark Riddle- Drifting
Linda Carone-Free and Easy
Tiki Delights- Shaken not Stirred
Martini Kings-Winds Rush In
Jazz Vibes- Lionel's Blues
Time to talk cool rides with James M Krause from Auto Universum with a super swank Mercedes. Plenty of great new music and the sad passing of Astrid Gilberto
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Eddy Mitchell- Fortissimo
Jerry Goldsmith- Galaxy a Go-Go!
Combustible Edison- A Shot In The Dark
Don tiki-Hot Like Lava
Ixtahuele- Stone Gods of Bimini
Herbie Mann- Scratch
Kenny Sasaki-Naughty
Jean Michael Bernard- K&R Awkward Dinner
Linda Carone-Having It All
Mark Riddle- Road to Hana
Martini Kings- The Days Of Wine And Roses
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads-Rum Rhumba
Rose Sinclair- Secret Love
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Mysterious Mr Flynn
Steve Yeager- Catwalk
The Tikiyaki Orchestra- A South Pacific Sojourn
The Swongos - Grab the Loot
Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love
A group of wolves is called a pack, a group of sheep is called a flock, what is a group of Karen's called?......A Home Owners Association
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Mantovani- Karen.
Lola Albright - Goodbye, my lover.
Ann Phillips -When Sunny gets blue
David Baker the Harlem pipes.
Emile Pandolfi- Affair to remember.
Jackie Gleason- Yesterdays.
Hazel Scott- Lucky to be Me
Monica Zetterlund -Some other time.
Ann Hampton Calloway- Love dance.
Monica Mancini- Moment to moment.
Shirley Horn- Solitary Moon.
Dee Dee Bridgewater -Youkali
Polly Bergen- Sophisticated lady.
Jack Wilson -Night Flower.
Sinatra -At long last love
Mancini-Y he party
My gardener takes a really long time to cut the grass.
It’s like he’s in slow-mow.
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Les Baxter- Gardens Of The Moon
Jack Wilson- Night Flower.
Rex Kona and his mandarins- Wild Orchard
Eddie Blake -Blue fool.
Kenyon Hopkins -Tara‘s theme.
George Shearing-Have a heart.
Beegie Adair The next time I saw Paris.
Sergio Mendez -When Summer Turns to snow.
Paul Weston- Summer night.
Ryan Christopher- There will never be another you.
Chet Baker -Blame it on my youth.
Renee Raff -Mad about the boy
James Spencer- I’ve got a crush on you.
Julie London- Be my little Baby Bumble Bee
Beverly, Kenny-You’re my boy.
Tab Hunter- I wish I didn’t love you so.
Roger Williams-On A Clear Day
Doris Day - You Stepped Out of a dream.
Vicki Benet- The boy next door.
I’ve got lots new music for you tonight with the release of a special album from Combustible Edison, Mr Moai and the Tikiheads plus new music from Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys who we will catchup with and Jason Whiton is back with Spyvibe talking all things Flint
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Swingerhead-Pick Up The Phone
Joey Altruda-The Knock Around
Spyvibe-Flint
Jerry Goldsmith -You're a Foolish Man Mr Flint
Mario Grigorov-If Looks Could Kill
Aya Fukiage-Crazy He Calls Me
Dave Low-Skyfall
Swongos-Broken Glass Beach
Kenny Sasaki-Between The Waves
Combustible Edison -Carnival Of Souls
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-Cocktails for Breakfast
Narco Lounge Combo-Alphaville
Out Of Abingdon-Two Buttons
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Rumba In The Jungle
Rose Sinclair -Read Song
Tiki Delights-Sandy Samba
A show that will go up in smoke.
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Robert Farnon and His Orchestra -Two Cigarettes in The Dark
Jackie Gleason and His Orchestra -By The Fireside
Les Baxter and His Orchestra -Ritual Fire Dance
Carmen Cavallaro -Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Beegie Adair -Don’t Smoke In Bed
Annie Ross -My Old Flame
April Ames-Smoke Rings
Eliane Elias-Light My Fire
Les Baxter and His Orchestra and Chorus-Flame Tree
Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66-Slow Hot Wind
Serge Gainsbourg-Les Cigarillos
Chet Baker-Smog
Judy Wexler-It’s Only Smoke
Voodoo Organist-It’s Smokey
Dawan Muhummed-Smoke Signals
Black Olive Jazz-Slow Hot Wind
Hey, if it swings then it makes it dad.
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Bill Evans Waltz For Debbie
Chet Baker-What A Difference A Day Makes
Beegie Adair -In The Wee Small Hours of the morning
Beegie Adair All The Way
Allen Smith Quartet -Alone Together
Gene Gaffer Trio-Blues For Alice
Peter Paulson Trio -Time Remembered
Richard Maltby-Hello Young Lovers
Zoot Sims-How Deep Is The Ocean
Martial Solal-Round Midnight
Kenyon Hopkins-Warm City
Diana Krall-The Look Of Love
Coltrane -Too Young to Go Steady
Peggy Lee-My Silent Love
James Spencer-Tenderly
This week on the show it’s all classic lounge and Gary Wells is back with a segment called Cinema Speculation
A look at the World Of Swank and an interesting piece of fashion history
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Barney Kessell- It Ain't Necessarily So
Eddie Cano- On Broadway
Beverly Kenney-You’re My Boy
Esquivel- One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
Don Ralke-Face Beside The Fire
Ann Richards- Yes Sir, That's My Baby
Ella Fitzgerald- Mas Que Nada
Herbie Mann- Our Mann Flint
Warren Barker- 77 Sunset Strip
Les Baxter- Coffee Bean And Calabash Annie
Marty Paich- The Cat
Mel Torme- Dat Dere
Duke Ellington- Moon River
Antônio Carlos Jobim- Aqua De Beber
Barney Kessel- Something For Cat
Bobby Darin- That's All
Chris Connor-They All Laughed
Shelly Manne- Peter Gunn
Ada Lee- Night In Tunisia
Time to hit the club and see what's making the scene daddy-o
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Ethel Ennis-Nightclub
Walter Wanderly-Errinho Atoa
Frank Sinatra-To Love And Be Loved
Art Van Damme Quintet- Lover Come Back To Me
Robert Maxwell- Bewitched
Octobop-Out Of Nowhere
Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid
Seth McFarlane-But Beautiful
Ricki Derek-Night And Day
Paula Castle=Here I Am I Love Again
Bobby Hackett-Alcoholic Blues
Joey Altruda-Mucci’s Jag 2
Dick Jacobs-Capricorn 330 AM
Gene Howard-Stranger in Paradise
Mel Henke-Ain’t Misbehavin
Bill Evans-Stairway To The Stars
I had a long conversation with Mark about his latest album, because the show is syndicated I needed to edit the interview so here is the full version to enjoy.
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A special show this week, I am joined by Mark Riddle of Quiet Village podcast and his character Marty Lush fame. He’s stopping by for a chat about his latest album Lahaina Sunset. We will look at some of the events around the globe with A look at the World Of Swank and an interesting piece of fashion history
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Tikiyaki Orchestra-Rumba in the Jungle
The Swongos - Box Elder Bug
Mark Riddle- Lahaina Sunset
Rose Sinclair- Poinciana
Mancini-Blue Mantilla
Frankie Laine-I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
Linda Carone-Free and Easy
Mario Grigorov- Snake Eyes
Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place
Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso
Daniel Pemberton-I, Spy
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlmited-Secret Lab
Cnev 116 Going Down
Not Via elevator!
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Nat King Cole-The Touch Of Your Lips
Frankie Laine-Body And Soul
Dean Martin-You Can’t Love Em All
Frank Sinatra-Blame It On My Youth
Tony Bennett-I’m Thru With You
Keeley Smith -When Your Lover Has Gone
Vic Damone-Stella By Starlight
Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart
James Spencer-Mallorca
Chris Connnor -Lush Life
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Lea Delaria-Cool
Martin Denny-Laura
Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise
Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love
Talking sports cars for the Lounge Lothario, because let’s face it, a real swinger drives a sports car, not a family sedan. James M Kraus has a look at a very cool Porsche.
Plus new music from Mark Riddle
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The Tikiyaki Orchestra- Espionage-a-trois
Mr Moai and the Tikiheads-The Dawn Of Tiki
Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant
Robert Drasnin Puente Doble
Alika Lyman- Pua Lilia
Linda Carone-Aged and Mellow Blues
Stolen Idols- Brigitte
Ixtahuele- Land of Twilight
Mark Riddle -Lahaina Sunset
Richard Cheese-Sunday Bloody Sunday
Rose Sinclair- Black Orpheus
Honolulu Transport-Marvellous
Henry Mancini-Theme for Doc
Mario Grigorov- Every Little Movement
Swingin Palms- Cockeyed
Alex Keak- Lovely
A good night in with a classic movie, a nice way to end the day.
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James Spencer -Three coins in the Fountain.
Beegie Adair-Senza Fine
Chet Baker -Street of Dreams.
Roger Williams-Oh My Beloved Daddy
Three Sons- Volare
Jackie Gleason -Speak Low
Jack Jezzro -Sangiovese
Rose Sinclair-Black Orpheus
Linda Carone-Aged And Mellow
Bradley Young Laguna breeze.
The Royal Philarmonic Ettore Stratta- Like a Lover
Stan Getz & João Gilberto- Dreamer
BJ, Thomas-So many stars.
Doris Day- meditation
Bill Evans-Tenderly
André Previn Blame it on my youth
Johnny Crawford- Moon River
This week the passing of Harry Belafonte, the Hollywood sign has a birthday and I will bring you a novelty song from a little known musician out of 1969
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Tom Gaebel-The Cat
Spy Fi-Experiment In Terror
Steve Greenberg-Big Bruce
Quincy Jones-A Hard Days Night
Ricki Derek-I Wish You Love
SG Sound -Jump The Shark
Lalo Schifrin-Mission Impossible Theme
Alex Khaskin-Mr Bond
Leonard Nimoy-Music To Watch Girls By
DJ Bonebrake Trio-Orpheus
Robert Hicks-Richard Diamond Theme
Narco Lounge Combo-Sea Of Hollwood
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Teacher And The Priest
Waitiki 7 Voodoo Love
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Waikiki Serenade
Christopher De Groot-Gun Shot Cha-Cha- Cha
Always take something to do so people don't look at you weirdly.
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Henry Renee- Dinner for One Please James
Diana Krall-Departure Bay
Jack Jones -Fly me to the Moon
Angelica-Piano Sonata
Sarah Vaughan- Misty.
Astrid Gilberto- Shadow of your smile.
Miki Yamanaka -Wonder
Percy Faith -I’ll see you in my dreams.
Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Bobby Hackett 55th and Broadway
Lola Albright- Goodbye My Lover.
Jackie Gleason -Lilacs in the rain.
June Christy-Lonely House
Oscar Peterson-I Got It Bad
Jack Sheldon - Julie Is Her Name
This week Jason Whiton is by again with a look at the Spies, some fun history facts in our stuff segment and we continue the run of great new music because that is what this show is all about, the latest and greatest neo lounge and exotica
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Tikiyaki Orchestra- Bombs Away !
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited Inspector Cortez
Ted Nichols and Hoyt Curtin-Secret Squirrel
Rose Sinclair-Summer Samba
Jerry Goldsmith- New York Skyline
Cal Tjader-Out Of This World.
Alex Keak- Polynesian Hat Ride
Ixtahule-Land of Twilight.
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge.
Linda Carone-You Don't Know What Love Is
Tiki Lounge Crew-Crime De Menthe
Frank Bennett-Tickertape Parade
Piero Umilani- Mystery.
Thee Millionaire-Fraülein Doktor
Cnev510 The Piano Focus
Tonight only piano, no vocals just the tinkling of the piano keys.
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Piano Bar Music- Venice Piano Bar Music
James Spencer- Street Of Dreams
Phineas_Newborn~Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Molotov Cocktail Piano- 24K Magic.
Molotov Cocktail Piano-Die Another Day
Emile Pandolfi-The Summer Knows
Emile Pandolfi-Somewhere In Time.
Edward Netwon- Misty_ Misty
Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love
Bill Evans- Gloria's Step
Bill Charlap-All Across the City
Vince Guaraldi- Cast Your Fate to the Wind
Johnny Costa-The Man I Love
Rodger Williams-Misty
Nat Cole- Somebody Loves Me
Beegie Adair- Bewitched
I think it's good to take some time so tonight let's take our time.
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Jackie Gleason- Girl, Boy, Dance, Affair
Miles Davis Quintet - Fall
Jim Buening-Three Twelve
James Spencer-An American In Paris
Shelley Manne-Step Lightly
It’s been a good year for new music and events and I’ve got lots of that for you tonight plus some interesting news for fans of sports cars and classic brands.This week Gary Wells joins us from Soulrideblog to talk about the book The Untouchables
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Rose Sinclair-One Note Samba
Alex Keack-Why Me
Jazztronik-Adventures In Paradise
Mario Grigorov-Snake Eyes
Ahmad Jamal -Ivy
Mr Moai and the Tiki Heads-Dawn Of Tiki
Drug Store Romeos-Wonderous Place
Steve Yeager-Sideswipe
Linda Carone-Having It All
Martini Kings-Dance of the Virgins
Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
Laura Ainsworth-Gold Finger
Narco Lounge Combo-Alphaville
Kenny Sasaki-Hypnotized
Tiki Delights-Shaken Not Stirred
All the exciting things happen at night, along with the cocktail culture!
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Chet Baker- You don’t know what love is.
Beegie Adair-Stranger In Paradise
Out Of Abingdon- What Kind Of Life
Linda Carone- Having it All
Rose Sinclair -OneNote Samba
Drugstore Romeos- Wondrous Place.
Tamara Murphy- Atoms for Peace.
Dexter Gordon- You’ve changed.
Dave, Brubeck- La Paloma Azul
Diana Krall -Bésame Mucho.
Sally Street , Sally Street, Gee baby Ain’t I Good to You
Thomas Mackay -Black Orchard
Tiki tunes galore tonight was relax with some tiki tonight.
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Ixtahuele- Black Sand
James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla
Eden Ahbez- Island Girl
Gene Rains-Lotus Land
Warren Barker- Deep Night
The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise
The Hawiians-Tea for Two
Waitiki 7- Flower Humming
Rex Kona-Wild Orchids
Phil Moore-Trade Winds
Stolen idols- Invitation
Martini Kings- Return To Moorea
Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3
Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea
Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams
A jam packed show this week with lots of new music coming your way, a look at the World of Swank gig guide this week. Deep thoughts, funny history stuff and an Album special with Herb Alpert and the iconic album Whipped Cream and other Delights
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Mario Grigorov-Every Little Movement. Atomic lounge
Richard Cheese-Baby Got Back (Live From Hollywood)
Herb Alpert-A Taste Of Honey
Ixtahule-Land Of Twilight
Tikiyaki Orchestra-En Flambe
Linda Carone-Thrill me
Kenny Sasaki-Quiet lagoon
Swongos-Bax Elder Bug
Theodore Shapiro- Labour Of Love
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Secret Lab
Alex Keak-Latino
JazzTronic-Adventures in Paradise
Tiki Delights-Case Verde Samba
Honolulu Transport-Marvellous
Mr Moat and the Tiki Heads-The Dawn of Tiki
Tell ya what, everything will be a whole lot better when I'm running the joint.
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Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You
Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real
Percy Faith -Out Of This World
Mantovani- As Time Goes By
Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon
Three Suns- There Goes My Heart
Carlini-World Of Strings
Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady
Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart
James Spencer-Mallorca
Chris Connnor -Lush Life
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Lea Delaria-Cool
Martin Denny-Laura
Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise
Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love
Long before cancel culture there was a thing called being Blackballed, you don't want to be on the black list!
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Evan Drybread-Blackball
Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline
James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions
Dolf Van er Linden and Orch- Holiday in Hollywood
Julie London- Dark
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Relaxing Piano Crew-Forever Connected
Bill Charlap- All Across the City
Jonny Greenwood- Spencer
Orchestra Superstring- Haru
Anita O'Day- Early Autumn
Late Night Jazz Piano- Embraceable You
Marty Paich- Look Around
Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles
Orchestra Superstring- Linonine
Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey
Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
Ken Greves- The Night We Called It A Day
Chet Baker- There's A Lull In My Life
This week we unveil a new segment with James M Kraus all about sports cars for lounge lotharios, lots of new music coming your way along with the World Of Swank Gig Guide
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Richard Cheese-Toxic
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Space Tango
James Spencer- Laura
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Hollywood Noir Orchestra-Touch of Evil
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Ixtahuele- Land of Twilight
Stolen Idols- Monkey Mayhem
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
Linda Carone-Thrill Me
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimted-Sitar Jerk
Mario Grigorov-Every Little Movement
Spy F-Munsters_Hawaii Five-O
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
This week we unveil a new segment with James M Kraus all about sports cars for lounge lotharios, lots of new music coming your way along with the World Of Swank Gig Guide
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Richard Cheese-Toxic
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Space Tango
James Spencer- Laura
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Hollywood Noir Orchestra-Touch of Evil
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Ixtahuele- Land of Twilight
Stolen Idols- Monkey Mayhem
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
Linda Carone-Thrill Me
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimted-Sitar Jerk
Mario Grigorov-Every Little Movement
Spy F-Munsters_Hawaii Five-O
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Lazy, or just good at finding shortcuts?
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Les Baxter-Carolina Moon
Jackie Gleason-High On A Windy Hill (Ooo 1957)
Charlie Haden-Angel Face
Bob Thompson-They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Oscar Peterson-Georgia On My Mind
Reg Owen-What Is This Thing Called Love
Jack Jones-Fly Me To The Moon
Kaoline Peoples- How Insensitive
Irving Fields Trio- Where Should I Go
Martini Kings-Las Nuedas
Art Blakey Round Midnight
Buddy Grecco So Danca Samba
Pink Martini-Sway
Mancini-Piano And Strings
Richard Hayman -Orchids In The Moonlight
Bruce Lash -Blister In The Sun
Tubby Hayes-The Toff
This week Jason Whiton from Spy Vibe, we explore the story of the Flatiron building in New York and the tale of some people who went mad dancing plus and album of French Cha Cha done differently
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Piero Umilani- Lounge Suite
Vince Guaraldi-Whirlpool
Hanna Barbera Singers-Spytype Guy
Miles Davis- Freddie Freeloader
Benny Bennett- Couscous
Danny and Dena Guglielmei-Firelight Reverie
Wes Montomery- Tequila
June Christy I Should Care
Frank Sinatra-Sand and Sea
Nina Simone- My Baby Just Cares For Me
Stan Getz- The Girl From Ipanema
Dave Brubeck-Perdido
Julie London-Go Slow
Cal Tjader- Soul Sauce
one for the crazy folk out there!
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Wynton Kelly -Crazy He Calls me
Pink Martini-Love For Sale
Marino Dorado-Days Of Wine And Roses
Stefon Harris -In The Garden Of Thought
Cal Tjader-September
Stan Getz-Peace
Warren Barker-You Took Advantage Of Me
Wayne Powers-You Don’t Know What Love Is
Janet Seidel-Mr Lucky
Steffan Abeleen Quartet- Dégagé
October-Relaxin
Bobby Hacket-You Are Too Beautiful
Out Of Abingdon- Honeymoon Shack
Where is your wondrous place, I'll tell you on tonights show.
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Drug Store Romeos-Wondrous Place
Steve Yeager-Monte Carlo
Mary Stallings- Black Coffee
Mancini-Mood Indigo
James Spencer-. April Love
Linda Carone-You Don't Know What Love Is
George Shearing-Midnight in the AIr
Elmer Bernstein-Night Mood
Paige Cavanagh- Can't Get Out of This Mood
Dolf van der Linden - Mood Magenta
Sam Marowitz- Alone With the Blues
Steve Allee Trio-Somewhere
Mel Torme- It Happened in Monterey
Hugo Montenegro- Solo's Samba
The Martini Kings - Wives and Lovers
Laura Ainsworth-The Man I Love Is Gone
Ken Greves- The Night We Called It A Day
This week Gary Wells joins us to talk Valley Of The Dolls. Plus in lounge life a very cool turntable to share with you, we tell the tale of the assignation attempt on Castro plus swank advice!
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Girl from Acapulco
The Swongos - Broken Glass Beach
Johhny Wlliams- Theme From _Valley of the Dolls_ (feat. Barbara Parkins)
Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra Solo's Samba
Mel Torme- It Happened in Monterey
Lee Presson and the Nails-Coax Me a Little Bit.
Los Shimmy Shakers- No Tell Motel
Tiki Delights-The Sneaky Tiki Spy
Steve Allee Trio-Somewhere
Creed Taylor Orchestra-Dark Street
Steve Yeager-Monte Carlo.
Metropole Orchestra- Oss 117 Thème
Jack Costanzo-Latin Fever
Chaino- Voodoo
The Martini Kings - Wives and Lovers
Ahh Romance, we need more of it!
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Julie London-Can’t Help Loving That Man
Curtis Fuller Quartet-Undecided. (Bluesette)
Frank Rosilino Quartet-How Long Has This Been Going On
Richie Kamacua Quartet- Rain Drain
Shelley Manne- The Breeze And I
Bob Gordon-Slow mood
Stan Levey Quintet-What Can I Say
Donald Byrd-Someone To Watch Over Me
Mel Lewis-Grey Flannel
Pepper Adams-My One And Only Love
Atlantic Five Jazz Band-Days Of Wine And Roses
Only available online and full of moronic words.
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Nat King Cole- Lush Life
Tony Bennett- Dancing In The Dark
Dean Martin- Sleep Warm
Sir Roland Hanna- In A Sentimental Mood
Oscar Peterson-Oh Lady Be Good
Les Baxter -Celestial Nocturne
Peter Paulson Trio Comrade Conrad
Jeff Denson Trio -Body And Soul
George Freeman -Inner Orchestrations
Tony Bennett and Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me
Walter Wanderly-Raindrops
George Shearing -Don’t Explain
Dyad-Habenera
This week we kick off a new segment as we take a look at a classic album you need in your collection. Plus in lounge life another nail in the coffin for AM radio and you will be surprised as to who has the hammer on this occasion
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Alexander McCabe-Little Cutie.
Tiki Joe's Ocean-Baxter Pad
Andy Williams-MoonRiver
Ellen LaFern- So Nice
Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso.
The Sexican- Cuarto De La Banda
Ellington Hawk Harlem Nocturne
Narco Lounge Combo- Caravan
Ixtahuele-Land Of Twilight
Intoxika Taboo
Tikiyaki Orchestra- The Boobam Song
Richard Cheese- Sharp Dressed Man
The Swongos - Broken Glass Beach
Kenny.Sasaki-Singapore Moon
Nicolas Godin-Twist à Saint Germain
There is nothing like that feeling as you roll out of your penthouse underground car park in a your
Mustang with the top down, ready to take on the world in a smart suit and aviator sunglasses wind in your hair …maybe its just me?
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Beegie Adair-I’ve Got The World On A String
Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair
Doris Day-I Believe In Dreams
Vic Damone -Alone Together
Miles Davis-So What
Buddy Collette -Theme From Theme From
Ann Margaret- Bachelor In Paradise
Wynton Kelly-You Can’t Get Away
Stefon Harris-The Prophet
Charles Lloyd-How Can I tell You
Georgie Auld -Manhatten
We talk to Linda Carone about her latest album Lemon Twist
Got some new music from Laura Ainsworth, Ixtahuele and I review the latest skill I have acquired.
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Tikiyaki Orchestra- Espionage -a- Trois
The Swongos-Mr Poles Revenge
Linda Carone-Twist Of Lemon
Tiki Delights-Twist Of Lyman
Laura Ainsworth -Goldfinger
Theodore Shapiro -Labor Of Love
Cal Trader-The Sun Comes Out
Steve Yeager-Sideswipe
Stereophonic space sound Unlimited-Your Move Ms Drake
Martini Kings-The Kings Ride
Ixtahuele-Land Of Twilight
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
George Bernard Dudley-Well You Needn’t
Drugstore Romeos-Wonderous Place
Eartha Kitt-Angelitos Negros
Sometimes you just have to ride through the blues, because they will pass.
James Spencer brings us a playlist for a moody midnight in the penthouse.
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James Spencer- Midnight Melancholy
George Shearing-Midnight in the Air
Beegie Adair-In A Sentimental Mood
Serges Gainsbourg -Ce mortel ennui
Elmer Bernstein-Night Mood
Page Cavanough -I Can’t Get Out of This Mood
Dolf van der Linden -Mood Magenta
Julie London -In The Still of the Night
June Christy -Night People
Melanchrino Strings -Violins in the Night
Ada Lee-Romance In The Dark
Henry Mancini-Mood Indigo
Jackie Gleason-Dark Is The Night
Kenny Burrell-Blue In Green
Mary Stallings-Black Coffee
Octobop-Dreamsville
Sam Marowitz-Alone with the Blues
Ethel Ennis-Mad Monster Party
Born or made, that is the question.
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Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk
George Shearing- Welcome to My Dream
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Daniella Schacter- Vanheusenism
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
Teo Macero- For a Walkin' Bass
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
Jason Whiton is back with Spyvibe and this week looking at OSS117.We have lounge Life magazine, our stuff segment and I bring you a song that was played at a party I attended that is not technically lounge but I think the band inadvertently wrote a lounge song
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Bikiini Machine- ClimaxTikiyaki Orchestra- Bombs Away !Michel Magne -Banco à BangkokMichel Magne -Bagarre à BangkokNeal Hefti- Cool BlueCombustible Edison-Pink VictimDrugstore Romeos-Wondrous PlaceRoyal Crown Review-Deadly NightfallLee Presson- Two Points UpVoodoo Organist-Stomp That BugBig Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack- I Dream of JeannieDom Halpin-MamboProject Pimento- A Shot in the DarkWaitiki-China ClipperCocktail Inn- Brief And BreezyLinda Carone-Lemon Twist
Sometimes it's lonely, lucky I have a cat.
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Lonely Girl -Julie London with Al Viola
Lonelyville-Anne Phillips
There’s A Lull in My Life- Chet Baker
Bittersweet -James Spencer
Lonely House - June Christy
Why Was A Born- Paul Weston
Hey There Lonely Girl-Jackie Gleason
Lush Life - Chris Connor
Ce Mortel Ennui -Serge Gainesbourg
Please Belong To Me -Bobby Troup
Sorta Blue-Lola Albright
Little Girl Blue- Peggy King
Good Bye - Peggy Lee
The Meaning of the Blues-Julie London
There is the strange allure of the bad character...the femme fatale, the bad boy. How is it that they capture our attention.
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Milt Jackson-Can’t Help Loving that Man
Paul Reves -Strolling with Style
Lyn Stanley -How about me
James Moody -Yesterdays
Angelica- Pure Imagination
Melanchrino Strings Ahh the sweet mystery of life.
Mel Lewis -Grey flannel.
Marty Paich Trio -Dusk light.
Octobop- Thinking out loud.
André Previn -Blame it on My Youth
Beegie Adair Autumn in New York.
Roger Williams-Deep Purple
Bill Charlup-One Morning In May
Dexter Gordon I Was doing alright.
The best part of the day is the evening, in my humble opinion.
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Tiki Delights-Casa Verde Samba
Hollywood Noir Orchestra-Frances Farmer.
Swingin Palms- Asleep on the shore.
David Beaver-Flying card every garage.
Steve Yeager Monte Carlo.
Martini Kings The Winds of Waikaloa
Robert Drasnin- Polynesian boléro.
Daniel Pemberton I Spy.
Kenny Sasaki -Piña colada.
Tamara Murphy-Atoms For Peace
Linda Carone-Don’t be on the outside
Eddie Costa-I’ve Never Been In Love Before
James Spencer Shadowed Illusions
Dexter Gordon Flick Of A Trick
Gary Wells is back for 2023 and we kick off with a book about the great Andy Wells, I have a cool watch company to bring you, swank advice about de cluttering plus the best of Lounge and exotica
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Escape From Flynn Castle
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Ua Tropika
Andy Williams- Music to Watch Girls By
Hollywood Noir Orchestra-Frances Famer
Linda Carone-Tabasco
John Barry-Bond Averts WW3
Vibes On Velvet- Caravan
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Robert Drasnin- Polynesian Bolero
The Martini Kings - The Winds of Waikaloa
Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore
Tiki Delights- Casa Verde Samba
Kenny Sasaki-Pina Colada
Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66- Empty Faces
Saying goodbye can be hard, unless you don't like the person!
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Chet Baker-Goodbye
George Shearing-Satin Doll
Liberace-Stella By Starlight
Sean Smith Quartet- Minor Peace
Professor Cunningham-Black Coffee
Cannonball Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Dave Grusin-Days Of Wine And Roses
James Spencer -Midnight Melancholy
Jackie Gleason-Marilyn
Tom Graff-I’m In Love
Perry Beekman-I’ve Got A Crush On You
Koop is back for 2023! Some new things for the year is that we have James Kraus talking sports cars, Jason Whiten from Spy Vibe and Gary Wells with Words with Wellsy and swank advice plus all our usual suspects.
This week we talk to Skip Heller about his latest album Dark Passages.
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Tikiyaki Orchestra- Bombs Away !
Eddy Mitchell- Fortissimo
Hollywood NoirOrchestra-Touch of Evil
Thomas Grillo- Mint Julep Fantasy
The Martini Kings - Desafinado
Swingin Palms- Over The Moon
Tiki Delights-Casa Verde Samba
Richard Cheese -Rebel Yell (Live)
Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger
Linda Carone-Lemon Twist
Thee Millionaire and His Magnetic Syncopations-Fraülein Doktor
Narco Lounge Combo- The Understudy
The Swongos - Weezie's Dream
Conversations with Hippies don't always work out, sometimes you just can't reason with them.
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Tamara Murphy-Atoms for Peace
Tony Bennett- These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
Dan Rose-The New Leaf
Oscar Peterson- I Got It Bad
Jazz Singles party- Another Cocktail
John Neel and orch- Who Is Wendy
Oscar Moore Quartet -April in Paris
Calum Upton- Royale
Steve Yeager- Kiss Me Quick
John Barry-Tanaka's World
Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time
Don Shirley-One for My Baby (Instrumental)
Joe Henderson- Miles Ahead
DJ Bonebrake- High Low
The heart wants what the heart wants
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Martini Kings-Wives and Lovers
Gretje Angell-Tea For Two
Miki Yamaska-For All We Know
Tony Bennett Diana Krall- I’ve Got A Crush On You
Helen Carr-My Kind Of Trouble Is You
Relaxing Piano Crew-No More Worries
Frank Sinatra-I Don’t Stand A Ghost Of A Chance
Natalie Cole-You Go To My Head
James Spencer -Lady Of The Evening
John Kander -New York, New York
Sue Raney-Quietly There
Chet Baker-Violets For Your Furs
John Aprin-Stardust
Howard Roberts -Girl Talk
Aya Fukiage-Lover Man
Green Martini Keys-Dreams Of Brazil
Celebrating all things Bacharach! We are sad that he passed away but now it's time to celebrate his music with a show I did a few years ago with the help of James Spencer providing the playlist.
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Nelson Riddle-Close To You
Beegie Adair-I Say A Little Prayer
Sergio Mendes-The Look of Love
Jack Jones-Alfie
Burt Bacharach-Pacific Coast Highway
Ramsey Lewis-Do You Know the Way To San Jose?
Anne Walsh-South American Getaway
Promises, Promises Soundtrack -The Grapes of Froth
Dionne Warwick-Walk On By
Astrud Gilberto -Wanting Things
Della Reese-A House is Not A Home
Roger Williams-Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Andre Konstelanetz -I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
Sue Raney -Knowing When To Leave
Jimmy Smith -This Guys In Love With You
Hit C0 Band -Whoever You Are I Love You
Stan Getz-In Between The Heartaches
Wes Montgomery -Wives and Lovers
George Shearing-Promises Promises
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2021
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There are two places I don't go...swimming in the Ocean and walking in the Forest.
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Chet Baker-I Get Along Without You Very Well
Bobby Christian -Blue Star
Tommy Flanagan -Velvet Moon
Nat King Cole-Making Believe Your’e Here
Ken Griffin-Moonbeams
John Coltrane-One And Four
Midnight Combo-Cocktail Influence
James Spencer-Last Summer
Frank Sinatra-Here’s That Rainy Day
Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue
Richard Maltby-The Touch Of Your Lips
Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise
Invisible clothes are a myth, especially certain almost not there women's swimwear.
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John Surman Quartet-Invisible Threads
Miles Davis-Neferiti
Keith Jarrett- Still Life
Errol Garner-Misty
Dave Brubeck-Kathy’s Waltz
Nat King Cole-Candy
Marty Parch-I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face
Oscar Peterson-Every time we say goodbye
Chico Freeman-What’s In Between
Beegie Adair-Love
Fred Jacobs If You Could See Me Now
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2020
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ahhh the silly and naive things we do when we are young.
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Cannonball Adderly- Love For Sale
Dexter Gordon- I Was Doing All Right
Dianne Reeves- We'll Be Together Again
Elainne Elias- Everything I Love
Horace Silver- Juicy Lucy
Joe Lovano-I'm All For You
Lee Morgan- These Are Soulful Days
Stanley Turrentine-Blue Riff
Tony Bennett- Lucky to Be Me
To Quote Elvis, Wise men say only fools rush in, he's quite right!
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Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You
Bill Evans-Gloria's Step
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
The Martini Kings - Poincianna
Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before
John Neel- Bury Me Blue
Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant
Chet Baker- These Foolish Things
Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches
Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge
Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano
Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart
James Morrison-My Beautiful
Nothing better than a Doctor Doctor joke!
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Jim Beuning-It’s Like This
David Baker- Soft Summer Rain
Conte Candoli-Flamingo
Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe
Chet Baker-I’ve Never Been In Love Before
Les Baxter-Ecstasy
Les Baxter-Please Mr Sun
Virginia Schenck-Blue Monk
Doug Munro-At Last
Kenyon Hopkins -September Song
Jackie Gleason -If You Were The Only Girl
Stan Getz-Misty
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2019
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Things will be different when I'm running things.
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Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You
Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real
Percy Faith -Out Of This World
Mantovani- As Time Goes By
Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon
Three Suns- There Goes My Heart
Carlini-World Of Strings
Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady
Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart
James Spencer-Mallorca
Chris Connnor -Lush Life
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Lea Delaria-Cool
Martin Denny-Laura
Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise
Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love
It's nice to be away, but just as good to come home.
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Oscar Peterson-Mario
Rachel Caswell-A Lovely Way to Spend An Evening
Rebecca Angel-Agora Sim
Martini Kings-Wives and Lovers
Chet Baker Limio Domani
Beegie Adai-Sugar
George Shearing -A Handful Of Stars
James Spencer-It Only Happens When I Dance With You
Tony Bennett-Lucky to Be Me
Frank Sinatra-My Baby Just Cares For Me
Nat King Cole And Oscar Peterson- Lost April
Network Music Ensemble-Comfy Chair
Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine
Martial Solal-Round Midnight
Allen Smith Quartet-Stella By Starlight
James Carter-Pour Que Ma Vie Demeure
Tomas Janzon-Monks Mood
Gene Howard-The Boy Next Door
Lionel Hampton-Blues In Gold
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2018
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What is behind the green door, do you have what it takes?
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Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside
Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby
Joey Altruda- Christy
The Sharps- Besame Mucho
Howard Roberts- A Ghost of a Chance
The Martini Kings - Taboo
The Lounge Lizards-The Hanging
Percy Faith- The Nearness of You
Oscar Moore Trio- Come In Out Of The Rain
Orchestra Superstring- Linonine
Living Strings- Penthouse Serenade
Henry Mancini-Windmills Of Your Mind
John Neel-Blue Martini
Beegie Adair-I Wish You Love
If you haven't been to the South Of France, do yourself a favour and visit the magical place that is Monaco !
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Steve Yeager- Monte Carlo
The Martini Kings - Poincianna
Swingin Palms-Asleep On The Shore
Oscar Moore- April in Paris
Matt Holsen- Plenty Jaunty
Marlena Shaw-Ahmad's Blues
John Neel- Bury Me Blue
Joey Altruda- Cocktails With Joey
Jazz Singles- Another Cocktail
Linda Carone-Free and Easy
Eddie costa- I've Never Been In Love Before
Don Nuzzo- Bonded
Daniel Pemberton- I, Spy
Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
Calum Upton- Revolving Restaurant
Bill Evans-Gloria's Step
Chet Baker - Time On My Hands
Old friends are the best friends.
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Nat King Cole- For All We Know
James Spencer-For Errol
Oscar Peterson-Just In Time
Tony Bennett -Make Believe
Peggy Lee- My Silent Love
Mancini-Champagne And Quail
Sinatra And Jobim -Meditation
Bert Kaemphert-The Breeze And I
Chet Baker And Strings-You Better Go Now
Diana Krall-The Look Of Love
Emil Stern -Rever
Jack Jones -Lady
Dinah Washington-Cry Me A River
Dan Cray Trio-Moon River
James Morrison-Nice And Easy
James Spencer-Last Summer
Jackie Gleason-Ghost Of A Chance
Liberace-Someone To Watch Over Me
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2017
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Have you ever noticed that whilst driving at night the very first bug to hit your clean windshield will land directly in front of your eyes.
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Miles Davis -Moonbeams
Sinatra-Anyone Till You
James Last Band -Laras Theme
Tiki Lounge Crew -C Breeze
Tony Bennett-Love Look Away
Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady
Stan Getz-It Never Entered My Mind
Mel Torme-I know Your Heart
Gene Howard-He’s Funny That Way
Beegie Adair-Days Of Wine and Roses
Nana Simopoulous-Merely To Know
EJ Decker-Merely To Know
Billy Jones-Gone Now
if you don't like the answer, don't ask the question.
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June Christy -They Can’t Take That Away From Me
James Spencer-Quiet Village
Cleo Laine-April Age
Heather Rigdon_I Like My Coffee Black
Stanley Black-They Say It’s Wonderful
Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul
Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low
Diana Krall-Devil May Care
Frank Bennett-Your Just Too Hip
Frank Rosalino-Quintet-How Long Has This Been Going On
Jim Beuning -It’s Like This
Howard Johnson-High Priest
I don't believe in pass codes so I just go with 1234, so far nothing has gone wrong!
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Diana Dors-Let There Be Love
Leith Stevens - Private Blues
Bill Evans-How Deep Is The Ocean
Dizzy Gillespie-Desifinado
Three Suns-Fly Me To The Moon
Mancini-Night Side
Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont
Nels Cline-Beautiful Love
Jackie Gleason-Somebody Loves Me
Jetset Sweden-A Man And A Woman
The Sharps-Besame Mucho
Oscar Peterson-How About You
Dave Flippo Trio-Old Country
James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2016
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Some people like to use their phones to record life, I use my eyes and my memory.
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Marty Paich- Look Around
Miles Davis- Flamenco Sketches
John Pizzarelli-Beautiful Maria of My Soul
Janet Seidel- Lonely One
James Morrison- Girl Talk
Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing
Georgie Auld- Room with a View
Conte Candoli Quartet- No Moon At All
Chet Baker- These Foolish Things
Bill Evans- If You Could See Me Now
Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You
Atlantic Five Jazz Band- The Days of Wine & Roses
Art Pepper-Imagination
Always fear the crazy.
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Bill Irwin - Seduction
Rene Paulo Group - I Never Had A Chance
Los Tres Caballeros - The Continental
Sandy Smith Group- Wagon Wheels
Bill Evans -I Hear a Rhapsody
Peter Nero- Sunday In New York
Percy Faith Autumn In New York
Mantovani -Te' para dos
Annunzio Paolo Mantovani
Cannonball Adderly-Love For Sale
Thelonius Monk-Getting Sentimenal Over You
Daphna Levy-Day Dream
Jason Paul-Summer Star
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2015
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There is a right way and a wrong way...if I have to tell you then you are doing it wrong.
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Mel Torme-Moonlight Cocktail
Stan Getz-Round Midnight
Three Sounds-After Hours
Oscar Peterson-The Strut
Cal Trader-The Party's Over
Tony Bennett-Fly Me To The Moon
Oscar Moore Trio-Come Out Of The Rain
Blossom Dearie-Manhatten
Chet Baker-Easy Living
Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low
Diana Krall-Devil May Care
Frank Bennett-Your Just Too Hip
Frank Rosalino-Quintet-How Long Has This Been Going On
Jim Beuning -It’s Like This
Howard Johnson-High Priest
There is something about the country air.
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Martini Kings-Winds Rush In
Indigo Swing-She Dreams Of Me
Julie Ohara Sextet- BlackHole Sun
Frank Sinatra-All The Way Home
Beegie Adair -Emily
Errol Garner-Penthouse Serenade
Herbie Mann-Gospel Truth
The Oscar Moore Trio -Come in out of the rain
Lyn Stanley Boulevard of broken dreams
Tony Bennett- Street of dreams
Miki Yamanaka - Monks Dream
Cy Coleman-Round Midnight
Charlie Norman- Misty
Some days are a breeze and others...well
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Wynton Marsalis-Daily Battles
Gerry Mullligan- Chelsea Bridge
Stan Kenton- Fuego Cubano
Georgie Auld- Be Still My Heart
James Morrison-My Beautiful
Octobop- Girl Talk
Miles Davis- All Blues
Keith Jarrett-Still Life, Still Life (Live)
Dexter Gordon-Ghost Of A Chance
John Coltrane- Lush Life
Mancini- Susan
Ann-Margaret- A Bachelor In Paradise
Koop is taking a break and at the time of the year we bring you Christmas Tunes
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Tonight we walk abut one of my favourite films, Down with Love and I have the story of a drunk who landed a plane in front of his favourite bar.
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Ellis Larkins-Down With Love
John Pizzarelli- Beautiful Maria of My Soul
Gerald Beckett- Broken Wing
Janet Seidel- Lonely One
Chet Baker- These Foolish Things
Beegie Adair-I'm a Fool to Want You
Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches
Grace Knight-Sophisticated Lady
Late Night Jazz Piano- Embraceable You
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Anita O'Day- Early Autumn
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Don Shirley-One for My Baby
Liz Geyson-You Turn Me On Baby
They are mysterious things the Affairs of the Heart.
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Martini Kings-Wives and Lovers
Gretje Angell-Tea For Two
Miki Yamaska-For All We Know
Tony Bennett Diana Krall- I’ve Got A Crush On You
Helen Carr-My Kind Of Trouble Is You
Relaxing Piano Crew-No More Worries
Frank Sinatra-I Don’t Stand A Ghost Of A Chance
Natalie Cole-You Go To My Head
James Spencer -Lady Of The Evening
John Kander -New York, New York
Sue Raney-Quietly There
Chet Baker-Violets For Your Furs
John Aprin-Stardust
Howard Roberts -Girl Talk
Aya Fukiage-Lover Man
Green Martini Keys-Dreams Of Brazil
Tonight the story of a little town with a lot of churches.
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Eddie Costa- Adelaide
John Neel and his Orch- Midnight Blues
Mantovani- The Sound of Music
Mantovani- Goodbye Again
Frank Sinatra- It's All Right with Me
Ran Blake- Ten Cents a Dance
Lyn Stanley- It's Crazy
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Nathan Haines-Lament
Lary Gelb- Luiza
Jackie Gleason- My Funny Valentine
Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues
Why is the sun such an egomaniac? He believes that everything revolves around him.
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Project Pimento-Agua De Beber
Jackie Gleason-Melancholy Serenade
101 Strings Orchestra-Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Mantovani-Moon River
Ray Conniff - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Frank Sinatra -My Baby Just Cares For Me
Network Music Ensemble- Lady At The Bar
Martini Kings-Las Nuedas
Art Blakey Round Midnight
Buddy Grecco So Danca Samba
Pink Martini-Sway
Mancini-Piano And Strings
Richard Hayman -Orchids In The Moonlight
Bruce Lash -Blister In The Sun
Tubby Hayes-The Toff
Let's enjoy some time in a relaxing garden setting for a change!
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Sue Raney-Who’s Afraid
Astrud Gilberto-Misty Roses
Chet Baker -Violets For Your Fur
Jackie Gleason-I Dream Of Lilac Time
Les Baxter-Gardens Of The Moon
Julie London-Days of Wine and Roses
Martin Denny-Black Orchid
Jack Wilson-Night Flowers
Rex Kona -Wild Orchids
Diana Krall -Garden In The Rain
Singers Unlimited-Honeysuckle Rose
Keith Jarret-Death Of The Flower
Emile Pandolfi-Secret Garden
James Spencer-Blue Gardenia
Betty Carte -Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
101 Strings -San Francisco
Paul Weston-Garden In The Rain
Naked people rarely have any influence in the world so dress well.
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John Neal and His Orchestra-Blue Martini
Jackie Gleason-Blue Velvet
Chet Baker - Blue Thoughts
Marty Paich Trio- Dusk Light
Phineas_Newborn~Love And Marriage
Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars
Helen Merrill-Soft As Spring
Astrud Gilberto-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Anne Phillips-A Stranger In Town
jazz Vibes-Lionel's Blues
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
James Spencer-Here's That Rainy Day From Carnival In Flanders
Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms
There's a lot of talk about the Environment, I choose one that is filled with Lounge musics sports cars and nice clothes.
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Carol Saboya-Passarim
Christina Braga- Mot D Amour
Daphne Levy- Late night Journey
Network Music Ensemble-Aperitf On Ice
James Spencer-Last Stop Mercerville
Jackie Gleason-If I Had You
Julie London-Love My Love
Peter Nero -Sunday In New York
Mancini-Nothing To Lose
Nat King Cole-for Sentimental Reasons
Benny Carter-Oscar Peterson- I Get A Kick Out Of You
James Morrison -Nice and Easy
Judi Silvano-If You Could See Me Now
ahh the three things I love in life!
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Nat King Cole-Lush Life
Ray Anthony- September Song
Reg Owen-Oh You Beautiful Girl
101 Strings Orchestra-A Man And A Woman
Cal Trader-Cool
Beegie Adair-Dancing On The Ceiling
Bill Evans -Luck Be A Lady
Billy May-Girl Talk
Janet Seidel-My Gentleman Friend
Cocktail Inn-The Way You Look Tonight
Aaron Diehl-Le Tombeau de couprin
Barney Mccall -Mysteriss
Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont
Peter Paulson-Third Time
Tonight a Spy themed show with the tunes a spy might relax to.
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Dave Lowe- No Time To Die
Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball
Sam Rivers- Euterpe
Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza
Baby Grand- Just Drive
Teddy Randazzo-The Countess
Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.
James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale
Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate
Robert Short- The Cairo Connection
Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves
Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan
Pepper Greenwald-Morocco
Henry Mancini-Blue Mantilla
Pepper Greenwald-Rooftops
SpyFi-Theme From The World Espionage Bureau
Dave Lowe- No Time To Die
Hugo Montenegro-Thunderball
Sam Rivers- Euterpe
Denis Farnon- Highballs At Villa Rienza
Baby Grand- Just Drive
Teddy Randazzo-The Countess
Dave Grusin-The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.
James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale
Robby Poietivin-The Syndicate
Robert Short- The Cairo Connection
Robert Short- Nassau Night Moves
Dan Stein-Elegant Manhattan
Pepper Greenwald-Morocco
Henry Mancini-Blue Mantilla
Pepper Greenwald-Rooftops
SpyFi-Theme From The World Espionage Bureau
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection
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Time to crack open the bubbly!
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Bobby Darin -Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Dean Martin-My Heart Reminds Me
Paul Desmond-Easy Living
Zoot Sims-How Deep Is the Ocean
Bobby Troup-The Feeling Of Jazz
George Shearing-Isn’t It Romantic
Martial Solal-Round Midnight
George Dunning-That Cat Again
Jackie Gleason-Melancholy Serenade
Hank Garland-Rainy Afternoon
James Spencer-Southern Stars
Tony Bennett-The Last Time I Saw Paris
Gerry Mulligan-Go Home
Life these days looks so much different, and not in a good way.
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Janet Seidel- Windmills of Your Mind
Hiromi-Uncertainty
Nicholas Masson-Almost Forty
Orchestra Superstring- Haru
Bill Charlap- All Across the City
Jonny Greenwood- Spencer
Dianne Schuur- When October Goes
Vibes On Velvet- Ink Mysterioso
Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover
Beegie Adair- I Get Along Without You Very Well
The Martini Kings - Taboo
Jeremy Pelt - I Love Music
James Spencer- Street Of Dreams
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection with the Best Of The Best from 2011
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One For the clothes horses out there. Just do believe everything they tell you!
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Out of Abingdon- Three-Piece suit
Aaron Diehl-Blue Nude
Astrid Gilberto-Photograph
Four Piece Suit- Shooting the breeze
Gabriella Anders-Body and Soul
George Dunning= Torn shirt
James Spencer-Lady of the evening
Joe Bushkin- Laura
Nancy Wilson Satin doll
Serger Gainsbourg- Ce Mortel Ennui
The Singers Unlimited- Sophisticated lady
Tiki Lounge Crew-Chic To Chic-
Tony Hadley Wive and lovers
Stanley Black-To Look At
Trinte Oosterhuis-The Look Of Love
Sergio Mendes-You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Wynton Kelly-Old Clothes
Sometimes you need to step back and realise what you have and why you are lucky.
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Tony Bennett-Lucky to be me.
Buddy Greco -Round midnight.
John Barry -Tanaka‘s world.
Art Blakey- Prelude in blue.
Art Pepper- Imagination
Chet Baker- My Funny Valentine.
Herbie Mann- Tenderly
Stacey Kent, I know I dream
Conte Candollu Trio -Flamingo.
Marty, Paige, trio.-Dusk Light
Karen Souza -Creep
Marty Paich Lazy Afternoon.
Dave Pell octet- Memphis in June.
Ritchie Kamuka Quartet-What’s new?
George Shearing -The days of Wine and Roses.
Koop is taking a break and delving into the archives to bring you shows from his Twilight Selection and this week Best of the Best from 2014
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We are constantly connected yet nobody answers a phone call or email.
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Relaxing Piano Crew-Forever Connected
Ahmad Jamal-Never Never Land
Paige Delancy- Misty
Mantovani- Karen
Percy Faith orch- You're Mine, You
Cannonball Adderly -Love For Sale
Andre Previn-Ages Ago
Octobop-Playboy Theme
Marty Paich Trio- I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You
Angelika- Schindler's List
Dave Valentin-Morning Light
Steve Million-Cold Wind
Bill Evans-Jade Visions
Richard Lennox - September In The Rain
Well it’s been an interesting year as rattled out of covid and slowly the new releases in both music and books came flooding back. It’s also been a year of passings more on that soon. This is our best of the best for 2022
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Swongos -Mr Poles Revenge
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited -The Flawless Ms Drake
Tiki Delights-Sneaky Tiki Spy
The Martini Kings -The Enchanted Sea
Daniel Pemberton I Spy
Narco Lounge Combo Pop 70 Alphaville
Theodore Shapiro -Labour Of Love
Kenny Sasaki-Hypnotized
Laura Ainsworth -GoldFinger
David Benoit a Midnight Rendezvous
Thee Millionaire-Fraulein Doktor
Angelika -Once Upon a Time-Pure Imagination
It can be a cruel cruel world but it doesn't have to be.
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Plas Johnson-Mean To Me
Cocktail Angst-Stalkers Night Out
Carol Fredette-You Better Go Now
Three Sounds -After Hours
Julie London- Boy From Ipanema
Diana Krall-Abandoned Masquerade
Larry Gelb-Persipitation
Coleman Hawkins- Cocktails For Two
Ruth Cameron-Something Cool
Aaron Diehl-Epilogue
Percussion For Playboys-It Ain’t Necessarily So
Barney McCall- Mysterious
Robert Hicks-Don’t Worry About Me
Jason Whiton from Spyvibe back for his last segment of 2022 with another spy segment and this time talking about Hunter
I’ll let you know about some plans for 2023 and of course the best lounge and exotica from across the globe!
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Dan Stein- Spy Groove
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Robotheque
Frank Smith-Hunter Theme
Ixtahuele- Scenes I-III
Johnny Mandel- Quietly There
Jackie Gleason-It Happened In Monterey
Tiki Delights-Summer Wind
Lalo Schifrin- Bullitt, Main Title (Movie Version)
Martini Kings-TimeSlipsAway
Tim Mayer- Fight Scenes
Barry Adamson- The Big Bamboozle
The Sexican- Cuarto De La Banda
Narco Lounge Combo -Drive-Through Boogaloo
The Exotica Lounge- Lost
Why are corporations and mosques so similar? They both only care about the prophet.
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Bill Evans-All of You
Neal Hefti- Legs
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug Macdonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegraith-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Anita Kerr- Days Of Wine And Roses
Melanchrino Strings-Stardust
Monica Zetterlund-Some Other Time
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
Joanie Summers- This Heart of Mine
Koop Kooper defining Lounge, one step at a time.
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Karen Souza- Tainted Love
Yusef Lateef-Nu-Bouk
George Shearing- Welcome to My Dream
Bill Conti- Cocktails
Blossom Dearie- Manhattan
Ella Fitzgerald- Mood Indigo
Sarah Vaughan- Misty
Aya Fukiage I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Art Pepper- These Foolish Things
John Barry- Cafe Martinique
Daniella Schacter- Vanheusenism
Miles Davis-Blue In Green
Teo Macero- For a Walkin' Bass
Chet Baker-When Your Lover Has Gone
Gary Wells back for the last time for 2022 with another words with Wellsy and one on a book about Frank Sinatra called the Way You Wear Your Hat .
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Tiki Delights-Sneaky Tiki Spy
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Frank Sinatra-Mr Success
Richard Cheese- Baby Got Back
SG Sound-The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Daniel Pemberton-The Actual Heist
Ixtahuele-Mareld
Mancini- A Shot In The Dark
Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations-Bouncy Bouncy
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Network Music Ensemble-Aperitif On Ice
Brian Setzer-You’re The Boss
Kenny.Sasaki-Singapore Moon
Thoeodore Schapiro- Labor of Love
cnev6 Forgetting The Day
Aker Bilk I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Anita O'day You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Bob Thompson Do It Again
Bobby Hutchinson Skj
Arthur Lyman Group Magic Island
Cocktail Inn Blue Monk
Jackie Gleason -Ales Vouz And Go Away
James Morrison I Fall In Love To Easy
Nat King Cole-Blue Gardenia
Roger Williams -Alfie
Tiki Delights-Swank
Bradley Young -My Funny Valentine
Dolores Grey -You Go To My Head
James Spencer -Columbine
Stan Getz-Lionel Hampton-Louise
Tony Bennett-I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Things will be different when I run the joint.
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Lionel Hampton-The Nearness Of You
Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real
Percy Faith -Out Of This World
Mantovani- As Time Goes By
Three Suns -Fly Me To The Moon
Three Suns- There Goes My Heart
Carlini-World Of Strings
Walter Wanderly -Red Roses For A Blue Lady
Ethel Ennis-My Foolish Heart
James Spencer-Mallorca
Chris Connnor -Lush Life
Monica Mancini-Moment To Moment
Lea Delaria-Cool
Martin Denny-Laura
Stan Getz and Lionel Hampton-Louise
Sarah Mckenzie-In The Name Of Love
Some exciting stuff with Darren Long and the Tiki Delights bringing us a new album called Tiki Party Time with the Tiki Delights. Details on a re release of an album you want in your collection, a look at lounge life magazine. A deep thought coming to you plus the best lounge and exotica from across the globe.
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Nutty-The Impossible Past
Ixthuele- Stone Gods of Bimini
Tiki Delights-Sneaky Tiki
Daniel Pemberton-Restraurant Undercover
Martini Kings - Desafinado
Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger
Mustard Allegro-Rusty Android Frantically Looking For WD40
Bill Charlap-All Across The City
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Crawdaddy-Clean Caper
Vibe On Velvet-Tainted Bells
Chet Baker-Violets For Your Furs
Here are some words to live by.....
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Bill Evans Come Rain Or Come Shine
Frank Sinatra -Moonlight In Vermont
Matt Monro-Merci Cherie
George Shearing-Satin Doll
Nat King Cole- I Got It Bad
James Spencer-Love Is Here To Stay
Jackie Gleason-That Certain Party
Martini Kings-Enchanted Lovers
John Coltrane-Blue Train
James Morrison Girl Talk
Chet Baker and strings-You Better go Now
Barbara Levy Daniel -Imagination
James Morrison-Girl Talk
Being alone, some people hate it some people love it!
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Chet Baker and Strings-You Better Go Now
Sinatra and Jobim- Meditation
Lyn Stanley-It's Crazy
Marlene VerPlanck-Too Late Now
Jackie Gleason-Mickey
Janet Seidel-I Got Lost In His Arms
Thelonius Monk-Sweet And Lovely
Black Olive Jazz- A Night In Tunisia
Clifford Brown-Brownies Blues
John Barry -Thunderball
Mancini-Love Story
Diana Krall-S’Wonderful
Have you ever thought about penning a James Bond Novel, well this week I bring you a man who has done just that..his name is Mike McMahon and it’s a terrific read.
We will take a look at the world of swank gig guide and I will bring you some news of a new Lounge Special we are bringing your way
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Daniel Pemberton- His Name Is Napoleon Solo
Dan Stein- Elegant Manhattan
John Barry- 007 Theme
Dave Grusin- Out of the Frying Pan
Baby Grand- Lazy Day in Saint-Tropez
Jetset Sweden- Sicilian Clan
Ran Blake- I Get a Kick Out of You
TNECK Jazz Quintet- Tragic Magic
Dean Martin-Volare _ On An Evening In Roma
Skip Heller- Tomorrow, The Green Grass
Nutty-This Here Madly Medley (Love Her MadlyThis Here)
Richard Cheese- Come Out and Play
Martini Kings- A Deadly Vice
Mambo All Stars- Sunny Ray
Cocktail Angst- Rhumba of the Saints
Here is a poem from my stalker-"roses are red violets are blue if you ever feel alone I'm always watching you"
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Chet Baker-I Get Along Very Well Without You
Fred Farrell-Leaving
Tom Bruner-In A Sentimental Mood
EJ Decker-Why Can’t You Behave
Billy Jones-Montotony Of Hazards
Martini Kings-Nothin But Time
Dolores Gray -You Go To My Head
Frank Sinatra-That’s All
Mantovani-Beautiful Dreamer
Ori Dagan -Complexion
Nat King Cole-Impossible
Elaine Elias-Dreamer
Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed
People ask me what other music do I like and they are always shocked when I say ..just Lounge, that's the Only Sound.
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Bill Evans- Beautiful Love
Dave Brubeck -Something to Sing About
The Third Wave-Waves Lament
Jimmy Borges-A Song For You
Beegie Adair-Night And Day
Elvis-Fever
Cy Coleman-LA Blues
Rosemary Clooney -I Concentrate On You
Frankie Laine- We’ll Meet Again
Bobby Darin- Don’t Dream Of Anybody But Me
John Barry -Thunderball
Warne Marsh -Everything Happens To Me
Gerry Mulligan-Go Home
This week a Lounge special on the musical relationship of Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones.
Also coming up a review of the latest offering from Netflix on Marilyn Monroe called Blonde.
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Richard Cheese- Baby Got Back
Thee Millionaire-Bouncy Bouncy
Airbenders- Weaver of Dreams
Daniel Pemberton-I, Spy
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger
David Benoit - Cabin Fever
Tiki Delights- Cocktail Time
Jerry Muriad-Music to Watch Girls By
Theodore Schapiro- Labor of Love
Manakooras-Howl Of The Jungle
Some people are just weird!
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Aaron Diehl -Bess You Is My Woman Now
Dave Brubeck-Someday My Prince Will Come
Barney McCall - Mysteriss
Bill Evans- On Green Dolphin Street
James Morrison -Nice N Easy
Brent Ladler-keep me in mind
Fred Farell- Mitsuko
Skip Heller Mona is typing
We head to India this week with an agent called CID 999, just how does Jason Whiton know all this stuff!
I’ve got a movie for retro enthusiasts to check out on the big screen and an announcement of another station now taking the Cocktail Nation…tonight no new music we are sticking to the classics as we like to do from time to time.
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Billy May-Mission Impossible
Leroy Holmes-Search For A Vulcan
Goa Dalli CID 999 Theme
Mancini-Something for cat
Dave Bruebeck-Pick Up Sticks
Piero Umilani-Mystery
Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline
Les Baxter-Despair
Johnny Mandel-Quietly There
Pete Moore-Windmills Of Your Mind
Nat Cole-The Continental
Anita Kerr-Days Of Wine And Roses
Sammy Davis Jr- I’ve Gotta Be Me
Walter Wanderly-The Girl From Ipanema
Stan Kenton-Tequilla
Buddy Greco I'm Gonna Laugh You out of My Life
Mose Allison-I’m Not Talking
Julie London-Must Be Catchin
Quincy Jones-Soul Bossa
Our bodies are amazing so this week we celebrate all things Human Body with a show as programmed by James Spencer.
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Neal Hefti-Legs
Bill Evans- All of You
George Shearing-Have A Heart
Doug McDonald- Star Eyes
Richard Maegrath band-Whisper
Denis Solee-Body and Soul
Jack Jezzro-Bossa Nova Hand Dance
Miki Yamanaka- Eyes
James Spencer- Angel Eyes
Helen Merrill-Black Is The Color Of My True Loves Hair
Joanie Sommers-This Heart of Mine
Les Baxter-Les Yeux
Stacey Kent-The Face I Love
Chet Baker- The Touch Of Your Lips
Julie London- I Got Lost In His Arms
I’ve done some research and the results are definitive. There are more dumb people than ever before. How did I do my research? I opened Facebook.
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Dyad-Do Not Utter A Word
Tony Bennett-There’s A Small World
Cocktail Inn-The Way You Look Tonight
Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont
Three Suns-Sleepwalk
Diana Krall-I’ve Changed My Address
Cannonball Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Dexter Gordon-I Was Doing Alright
Martini Kings-Picnic
Jackie Gleason-From Russia With Love
James Spencer-Shaddowed Illusions
Mr Gary Wells is joining me on the radio this week talking all things Edie Sedgwick the American actress and fashion model, known for being one of Andy Warhol's superstars and she became known as "The Girl of the Year" in 1965
Speaking of books I shall also bring you a book I currently have on my beds side table.
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Warner Chappell- Femme Fatale
The Exotic Lounge- Lost
Louisville Sluggers- Blow It Baby
Nutty- Tunisian Runaround
Dizzy Gillespie- Carioca
Ray Ventura- C'est Si Bon
Paige Delancy- Black Coffee
Jennie Smith- Tonight
Ana Gasteyer- I'm Hip
L 'Exotighost- Sunny Garcia
Geri Gallen- Time On My Hands
David Carbonara- Aqua De Beber
Ennio Moricone- Deep Down (English Version)
Bill Holman- Things We Did Last Summer
Ixtahuele- Stone Gods of Bimini
Three Suns- Fly Me To the Moon
Just look at the news and you will see what a mad world it is.
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Joey Altruda-Christy
Joe Chindamo-Besame mucho
Oscar Peterson-bags Groove
Gerry Mulligan-Night lights
Peter Nero-Love Is Many A Splendind Thing
George Mann Orch- A Man and a Woman
Nat King Cole-What Is There To Say
Knightsbridge-Theme From Apartment
Lalo Schifrin-The Aftermath Of love
Julie London-The Thirteenth Month
Mancini- The Windmills Of Your Mind
LiberaceT-heme From Story Of Three Loves
Dennis Farnon-High Balls At Villa Rienza
David Rose Sophisticated Lady
Stan Whitmire-Somewhere In Time
Morris Stoloff- Moonglow Picnic
George Shearing -Moonlight Becomes You
Time to take a flight where the weather is fine!
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Antônio Carlos Jobim- Look To The Sky
Beegie Adair-Orange Colored Sky CY Coleman-Fly Me to the Moon
Dinah Washington-Cabin In The Sky
Howard Roberts-Up Up And Away
James Spencer- Stars Fell on Alabama
Johnny Mercer- Skylark
Riddle-Time and Space
MPS Label- We could be flying
James Morrison -Air
Bill Evans -Detour Ahead
Tony Scott-Third Moon
Fred Farell-Leaving
Phyllis Battle- Night Flight
Ryan Christopher- Come Fly With Me
A special show this week with the passing of one of the grandfathers of the Lounge Scene, Brother Cleve so this week I bring you a long chat I had with him back in 2012
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Hollywood Persuaders- Drums A-Go-Go
Combustible Edison- Pink Victim
Mark Doyle- Noir Alley
Elisabeth Waldo- Incan Festival Dance
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Bachelor #1
Dan Stien- Mr. Cool
Alien Fahiion show-
Cool Thing
Daniel Pemberton-Actual Heist
Exotic Lounge-Coronavirus
Kennys Sasaki-The Undercover Man
Where is my Rhumba?
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Allen Smith Quartet-Estate
Mancini-Sound Of Silver
L’Orchestra Brasilie-Desifinado
Bill Evans-Skating in Central Park
Frank Sinatra-Where Do You Go
John Coltrane-Nancy With The Laughing Face
Thelonious Monk-Sweet And Lovely
James Morrison-My Beautiful
Jeff Denson Quartet-A Thought That Lingers
Larry Gelb-If My Life Were Pleasant
Some say it's just a chemical reaction in our brains, but I guess we all want to believe it's true.
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Peter Paulson- So in love
Jeff Danson Trio- Skylark
Lauren Meccia-One Note Samba\
Lauren White -Small day tomorrow
Frankye Kelly- Sophisticated Lady
Doug McDonald -Flamingo
Albare- The girl from Ipanema
Tom Bruner -Prelude To A Kiss
Dave Stryker- Love Dance
The Grasso -Ravita Ensemble- All about Cynthia
Darwin Muhammad -Remember To Smile
James Morrison- My Beautiful
Work, you either love it or hate it, personally I try and avoid it!
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Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love
Daniel Pemberton-Restaurant Undercover
The Yuko Mabuchi Trio - A Night In Tunisia
Edward Simon- Lush Life
Evan Drybread- The Downey Wives
Dana Fitzsimons- Crystals
Monica Mancini- Moon River
Gerard Masters Trio-The Fall of Lucifer
James Spencer- Summer Song
Martini Kings-Take Five
Jennifer Keith-No Moon at All
Melk Torme-PS I Love You
John Lewis- I Cover the Waterfront
Jonny Greenwood- Spencer
Jason Whiton returns with another Spy segment direct from Spyvibe.com and this week looking at the M Squad.
Also this week we are spinning songs with a dark edgy noir feel
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Clouseux-Noctopia
Mark Doyle-Noir Alley
Stanley Wilson -The Search
Stanley Wilson-The Chase
James Spencer-Nocturne In C Major
Brent Laidler-Meet Me At The Havana Hilton
Lalo Schifrin-Rio After Dark
Jetset Sweden-A Shot In The Dark
Art Van Damme Quintet-Dark Eyes
Denis Solee-Body Heat
Adam Smalle-Night Drive
Angelo Badalamenti-Freshly Squeezed
Dan Rose-Body an Soul
Chet Baker-Born To Be Blue
Koop says why worry, spin that wheel and see what happens.
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Laura Wells-Quiet Storm
Oscar Pettiford-The Gentle Art Of Love
Billy Jones-The Call
Ori Dagan-Complexion
Brent Ladler-Downtown By Nine
Steve Slagle-Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry
Gerry Mulligan -Polka Dots And Moonbeams
Rachel Caswell-For All We Know
David Baker- 25th And Martindale
Marlene Ver Plank- Where Can I go Without you
Judi Silvano-If I Had You
Once I was walking along a beach and I found a bottle, I rubbed the bottle and a genie popped out....to my surprise her name was Jeanie and she had long blond hair and called me Master. She offered me three wishes and I said I want a world without lawyers.
Jeanie said "Done. That concludes your wishes." I yelled "But you said I have 3 wishes?"
Jeanie replied 'Sue me".
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Fred Jacobs- If You Could See Me Now
Chet Baker-Look For the Silver Lining
Virginia Schenck-Another World
Plas Johnson-Mean to Me
Janice Borla Group You Dont know what love is
John Finbury-All The Way To The End
Nathan Haines- Lament
Bobby Christian - Blue Star
Bill Evans- What Is This Thing Called Love
George Shearing-Insensitive
Well it's time to kick back in a Tiki Bar tonight and enjoy some exotica with thanks to James Spencer who has brought us the playlist this week as our guest programmer.
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Ixtahuele- Black Sand
James Spencer- The Mysterious Jade Temple of Dahkla
Eden Ahbez- Island Girl
Gene Rains-Lotus Land
Warren Barker- Deep Night
The OutI lslandersReturn to Paradise
The Hawiians-Tea for Two
Waitiki 7- Flower Humming
Rex Kona-Wild Orchids
Phil Moore-Trade Winds
Stolen idols- Invitation
Martini Kings- Return To Moorea
Ixtahuele-Scene 1-3
Martin Denny- The Enchanted Sea
Robert Drasnin-Moorean Moonbeams
Gary Wells returns this week and something very interesting…Once Upon a Time in Hollywood the Book. I’ve got a rant about a website that has lost it’s way and asking the question …how good is your memory, could you remember your wardrobe or the length of your hair from twenty years ago.
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Jetset Sweden-Kriminalbyrån Svit Part 1
Stereophonic space Sound Unlimited- Something Comes Crawling
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Theodore Schapiro-Labor of Love
Piero Umilani- Lounge Suite
Mancini-Mr. Lucky
Hugo Montenegro-The Silencers
Francesci Santucci- Tropicalia Chic
Richard Cheese- Get the Party Started
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Pearl Diver
Tiki Delights-Twist Of Lyman
Art Pepper-Smack Up
Xavier Cugat-La Dolce Vita
Diane Schur- Southwind
Daniel Pemberton- Restaurant Undercover
A look at the stars tonight with thanks to our guest programmer and very good friend of the show Mr Spencer who has provided some star based tunes and ol Koop provides the commentary.
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Jason Paul Curtis- Summer Star
Dexter Gordon-Stairway To The Stars
Mattias Uneback-Starfish
Cocktail Inn- Stella by Starlight
George Shearing- A Handful of Stars
Singers Unlimited- Lost In The Stars
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66- So Many Stars
Doris Day- Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Marian McPartland- I Saw Stars
Renee Raff- Among The Stars
James Spencer-Stars Fell on Alabama
June Christy-When You Wish Upon A Star
The Brothers Castro- Stella by Starlight
Johnny Hartman-Stairway To The Stars
Les Baxter- A Distant Star
Stanley Black-Stars in Your Eyes
Jackie Gleason- Starry-Eyed And Breathless
Anita O'Day- Star Eyes
Dolf van der Linden and his Orchestra- Starlit Hour
Don't use Doctor Google, he will never make you feel good about what's going on.
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Jim Beuning-It’s Like This
David Baker- Soft Summer Rain
Conte Candoli-Flamingo
Herbie Harper Quartet-Chloe
Chet Baker-I’ve Never Been In Love Before
Les Baxter-Ecstasy
Les Baxter-Please Mr Sun
Virginia Schenck-Blue Monk
Doug Munro-At Last
Kenyon Hopkins -September Song
Jackie Gleason -If You Were The Only Girl
Stan Getz-Misty
Just like Chicken Man..they are everywhere.
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Dyad-Do Not Utter A Word
Tony Bennett-There’s A Small World
Cocktail Inn-The Way You Look Tonight
Bobby Troup-Moonlight In Vermont
Three Suns-Sleepwalk
Diana Krall-I’ve Changed My Address
Cannonball Adderly-Autumn Leaves
Dexter Gordon-I Was Doing Alright
Martini Kings-Picnic
Jackie Gleason-From Russia With Love
James Spencer-Shaddowed Illusions
A lounge special this week as we take a look at the comedy of Mort Sahl and we talk about old people jazz events that don’t really swing and can bring your bird down
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Dan Stein -Mr Cool
Worldwide Harmonics-Bachelor Pad
Mundell Lowe-Pattern Of Evil
Theodore Schapiro-Labour Of Love
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Escape From Flynn Castle
Tom Gaebel- The Cat
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Ixtahuele-Mareld
Martini Kings-The Girl From Ipanema
Serge Gainsbourg- Couleur café
Walter Wanderly- Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Montgomery Brothers- Grooveyard
Dexter Gordon- Love For Sale
Roger Morris-Oriental Express
Solitaire Miles- Nuages
Piero Umilani- Mystery
Look around, there are crazy people everywhere and if you judge people by 20th century standards you will fine even more!
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Wynton Kelly -Crazy He Calls me
Pink Martini-Love For Sale
Marino Dorado-Days Of Wine And Roses
Stefon Harris -In The Garden Of Thought
Cal Tjader-September
Stan Getz-Peace
Warren Barker-You Took Advantage Of Me
Wayne Powers-You Don’t Know What Love Is
Janet Seidel-Mr Lucky
Steffan Abeleen Quartet- Dégagé
October-Relaxin
Bobby Hacket-You Are Too Beautiful
Out Of Abingdon- Honeymoon Shack
Celebrating all things Bacharach!
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Nelson Riddle-Close To You
Beegie Adair-I Say A Little Prayer
Sergio Mendes-The Look of Love
Jack Jones-Alfie
Burt Bacharach-Pacific Coast Highway
Ramsey Lewis-Do You Know the Way To San Jose?
Anne Walsh-South American Getaway
Promises, Promises Soundtrack -The Grapes of Froth
Dionne Warwick-Walk On By
Astrud Gilberto -Wanting Things
Della Reese-A House is Not A Home
Roger Williams-Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Andre Konstelanetz -I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
Sue Raney -Knowing When To Leave
Jimmy Smith -This Guys In Love With You
Hit C0 Band -Whoever You Are I Love You
Stan Getz-In Between The Heartaches
Wes Montgomery -Wives and Lovers
George Shearing-Promises Promises
Sure it's winter in Sydney right now, but I am choosing a summer kind of attitude.
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James Morrison - Summertime
Bob Arthurs- Do Not Ask Why My Eyes Are Teary
Daniela-Schacter- Call Me Irresponsible
David Baker- Kirsten's First Song
Diana Krall- The Night We Called It A Day
Joe Chindamo- Besame Mucho
Linda Carione-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time
Lyn Stanley- Cry Me a River
Michelle Lordi- I Fall in Love Too Easily
Rachel Caswell- Agua De Beber
Stacey Kent- I Got It Bad
Sue Anne Gershenzon- I Thought About You
Welcome to another look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week it’s Gianni Agnelli
Lots of Spy Jazz tonight with a stack of Spy tunes for your his week and as part of that we talk to Author Gary Rabuzzi who has a new book out called Who’s Got The Action.
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Jetset Unlimited-The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-The Flawless Ms Drake
Dean Martin-Who’s Got The Action
Jerry Goldsmith- Ladies Will Kindly Remove Their Hats
Thomas Grillo- Secret Agents from the Id
Daniel Pemberton- I Spy
Piero Umiliani- Chase
Gerry Goldsmith- Our Man Flint_ Never Mind, You'd Love It
Pepper Greenwald- Rooftops
Tiki Delights-Shaken not Stirred
Spy Fi-Experiment In Terror
Lalo Schifrin-Mission_ Impossible
John Barry-You Only Live Twice
Daniel Pemberton- Escape from East Berlin
Nicolas Godin- Au service de la France
Roland Shaw- Mr. Kiss-Kiss, Bang-Bang
Roland Shaw-Ipcress File
Mexacali Brass- Thunderball
Si Zentner- The James Bond Theme
Feeling kinda lucky today, perhaps I should by a ticket?
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Bill Evans-Lucky To Be Me
Cyrus Chestnut- Hello
Rodrigo Salgado-Libertango What Is This Thing Called Love
Freddie Roach-Pastel
Ann Margret -Mr. Wonderful
Ahmad -Jamal Sophisticated Gentlemen
Chet Baker-The Wind
Corky Hale- Autumn in New York
Aya Fukiage- But Beautiful
Conte Candoli- No Moon At All
Andre Previn-I Let a Song Go out of My Heart
Joe Bushkin- Manhattan
Bill Irwin- Seduction
George Shearing-Your Name Is Love
Anne Phillips-Ive got to Pass your house
Betty Blake-Blue Fool
Jane Russell-Can't we Talk It Over
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Errol Flynn
A show programmed by James Spencer this week as part of the composer series.
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Joe Bushkin-I Can’t Get Started
Paul Weston -April in Paris
Dinah Washington-Cabin in the Sky
Pete Rugolo and Vernon Duke Final Scene
James Spencer Autumn in New York.
André Previn Ages André Previn
Mel Tormé-Something to Live For
Phil Moore-Day Dream
Beegie Adair -In A Sentimental Mood
Billy Eckstine-In My Solitude
Julie London-Sophisticated Lady
June Christy -Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Singers UnlimitedMood Indigo” A Special Blend
Bobby Troup-Perdido
That moment when the right song comes on the radio!
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Tucker brothers -Warm Heart
James Spencer Midnight Melancholy
Paula Castle- Here I am in love again
Beegie Adair-Back Home in Indiana
Beegie Adair -Do you know the way to San Jose
Beegie Adair -Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
Julie London -Midnight sun
Peggy Lee- You’re My Thrill
Oscar Peterson -In A Mellow Tone
Bill Evans Trio- Blue and green
The Oscar Moore Trio- Come in out of the rain
101 Strings -A Man and woman
Percy Faith and his orchestra-But Beautiful
Chet Baker-I Could Have Danced All Night
Jackie Gleason -If he walked in to my life
Tony Bennett and Diana Krall -Do It Again
This week a story that many outside the US don’t know.
One day an Australian Prime Minister, the head of our country one day disappeared. More on this fascinating story soon. Plus a new spy show you need to check to, courtesy of the BBC.
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Narco Lounge Combo-Alphaville
Stereophonic Space Sound -Psisurf
Hugo Montenegro-A Martini Built For Two
Beegie Adair-I Get Along Without You Very Well
Anita O’day-I Believe In You
Daniel Pemberton- I Spy
Dolf Van Der Linden-Holiday In Hollywood
Tiki Delights-Twist Of Lyman
Dj Bonebrake-Bernstien 007
Skip Heller-Tomorrow The Green Grass
Ixtahuelle-Rarohengen Dance
Brent Laidler-Pretty Bossa
Bobby Darin-I Got Rhythmn
Frank Sinatra-Summer Wind
One for the crazies out there...you know who you are.
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Chris Standing-How Insensitive
Dexter Gordon -Le Coiffeur
Marty Paich Trio-By The River St Marie
Hirohito-Isolation
James Spencer-Summer Song
David Baker-Kirsten's First Song
Ellen LaFurn-Dindi
Chris Connor-Where Are You
Chet Baker-Blue Thoughts
June Christy-Night People
Recently I had a cocktail party so I thought, why not share the playlist from the first hour.
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Piano Bar Musc Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music
Ahmad Jamal-Come Ci Comme Ca
Stan Whitmire-Bring Him Home
Relaxing Piano Crew-In An Open Hall
Stan Whitmire-Lullaby Of Broadway
Roger Williams-Deep Purple
Beegie Adair-Here There Everywhere
Jim Brickman-I Won’t Last A Day Without You
Larry Hall -New Moon
Relaxing Piano Crew- Forever In My Mind
Jamie Conway-If
Pat Coil-I Made It Through The Rain
Tom Mcbryde-Evergreen
David Huntsinger-A Whole New World
Jim Wilson-Aspenglow
Stan Whitmire-Rainy Days and Mondays
David Hamilton-When I Fall In Love
Relaxing Piano Crew -Forever Connected
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Alfie
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Spies are on the Agenda this week with Jason Whiton back from Spyvibe.com, we have a look at Lounge life magazine and the story of Raymond Burr and a secret he harboured.
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Brian Setzer- Hollywood Nocturne
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimted-Catnip
Richard Cheese- Sharp Dressed Man
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger
Xavier Cugat- La Dolce Vita
Henry Mancini- Something For Cat
Holley Polley-Blue Rumba
Ferrante & Teicher-In The Rain
Quincy Jones- Soul Bossa Nova
Thomas Grillo- Secret Agents from the Id
Bill Irwin Group- Seduction
Jeff Goldblum-Caravan
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Frank Bennet- You're Just To Hip Baby
Tonight a selection of new music you can see anywhere in the world, proving that cocktail jazz is alive and well.
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Vibes On Velvet- Fever
Jean Fineberg-Unfinished business
Dana Fitzsimmons-Agitation Lullaby
Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City
Bill Charlap Trio-Autumn In New York
Steve Haines-Pity
Jeremy Pelt-Elegy
Brent Laidler-Pretty Little Bossa
Beegie Adair-Here There and Everywhere
Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So
Dexter Gordon-Willow Weep For Me
Our good friend of the show and guest programme James Spencer brings us a show based on the City of Angels.
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Theme from City of Angels
Cy Coleman- Playboy's Theme
Anita Kerr- Bye Bye (Peter Gunn Theme)
Laurindo Almeida- Big Town
Julie London- Dark
Les Baxter- Despair
Dolf Van er Linden and Orch- Holiday in Hollywood
Anne Phillips-Lonelyville
Mahlon Merrick-Lady of the Evening
Ute Lemper- Crimes Of The Heart
Martin Denny- Cool
Chet Baker- Hollywood Tonight
James Spencer-Shadowed Illusions
Die Jankowski Singers- Night People Only
Martini Kings- Goodbye to Lonely Town
Betty Carter-'Round Midnight
Elmer Bernstien- Nightcap
Mancini- Free And Easy
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Jay Gatsby
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On the show this week Words With Wellsy as we head to southern California in the sixties, and something interesting I found out that might shock you when it comes to the dreaded wartime draft.
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimted-Return To Marrakech
Thee Millionaire-Fraülein Doktor
Bobby Troup-Five Days
Baby Grand-Lazy Day In Saint Tropez
Alien Fashion Show-Rocket 95
Le Metropole Orchestra- Oss 117 Thème
Art Van Damme- Lover, Come Back to Me
Angelo Badalamenti- Freshly Squeezed
Tiki Delights-Twist Of Lyman
Tikiyaki-Pearl Diver
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Bobby Darin- That Funny Feeling
Buddy Collette- Herbie's Buddy
Bill Irwin Group-.Seduction
I guess I wouldn't classify myself as a follower, more likely to march in the opposite direction!
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Dexter Gordon-Tanya
Lionel Hampton-Star Dust
Ixtuele -Scenes1-3
Cal Tjader-Walking With Wally
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Don Juan.
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Well, that would be me!
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Pete Moore and Orchestra-Fool On The Hill
Orchestra Heinz Kiesling-One Trick Pony
Bill Evans Trio-My Foolish Heart
Tony Bennet-Lucky To Be Me
Vibes On Velvet-Ink Mysterioso
Dana Fitzsimons-Crystals
Evan Drybread-Blackball
Jerry Goldsmith-New York Skyline
Beegie Adair-In The Cool Cool Cool Evening
Teddy Randazzo-April
Nat King Cole-Lost April
Phineas Newborn-Give Me The Simple Life
Johnny Mandel-Quietly There
Stan Getz-Vivo Sonhando
Johny Greenwood-Spencer
Kenny Dorham-Alone Together
Dick Hyman-I Wish You Love
Piano Bar Music Specialists-Venice Piano Bar Music
Cocktail Nation- Lounge Special-Morricone
On the show this week a look at the life of Ennio Morrcone..an interesting story on the comeback of the humble cd..plus a weird criticism of Mad Men that I found online
It is the Cocktail nation on syndicated stations around the world and on iheart radio .
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Tiki Delights-Twist Of Lyman
Vibes On Velvet-Tainted Bells
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lave
Jean Fineberg-Synesthesia
Evan Drybread-Tiger Tail
Richard Cheese-Rebel Yell
New Cool Collective-Cherry Bond
Laura Ainsworth -Gold Finger
Piero Umilani-Mystery
Tiki Vibes-Swinging For the Fences
Narco Lounge Combo-Alphaville
Swongos-Grab The Loot
Sometimes you have to giving up the things you love, especially if they are bad for you!
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Jesse Belvin and The Marty Paich Orchestra-What’s News
Cal Trader- It Didn’t End
George Mann Orchestra-A Man And A Woman
Stan Getz-Summertime
Steve Slagle-Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
Nat King Cole-Your Looking At Me
Martin Denny-Martinique
Piero Piccioni - The Rendezvous
Jim Buening - Praire Calling
Oscar Peterson-In The Still Of The Night
Art Pepper-Deep Purple
Rene Bloch-Harlem Nocturne
Some say it's overrated, but I do like some solitude.
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Jackie Gleason-Ghost Of A Chance
George Shearing-The Days Of Wine And Roses
101 Strings-Maria Maria
Beverly Kenny -It's Magic
Billy May-Cocktails For Two
Oscar Peterson-Dreamsville
Reg Owen-Ask Anyone Who Knows
Henry Mancini-The Windmills Of Your Mind
Beegie Adair-Love
Stanley Black -They Say It’s Wonderful
Gerry Mulligan-Body And Soul
Chet Baker-When Lights Are Low
Diana Krall-Devil May Care
Frank Bennett-Your Just Too Hip
Frank Rosalino-Quintet-How Long Has This Been Going On
Jim Beuning -It’s Like This
Howard Johnson-High Priest
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Catcher Block
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On the show this week a movie to check out ….the United States Vs Billie Holiday, letter to the cocktail nation…lounge life magazine with a story about a legend who has been banned from doing something at work he has become famous for in a case of the HR department getting too involved and being the party poopers plus plenty of great news music
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Tom Gaebel- The Cat
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Escape From Flynn Castle
Mundell Lowe- Pattern of Evil
Theodore Schapiro- Labor of Love
Dan Stein- Mr. Cool
Pepper Greenwald- Rooftops
Tim Mayer-Take A Dive
Julie London-Love For Sale
Walter Wanderly- Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Worldwide Harmonics- Bachelor Pad
Tikiyaki Orchestra-PEARL DIVER
Don Tiki-Hot Like Lava
Martini Kings - Sweet Child O' Mine
Herbie Man-Swing Till The Girls Come Home
Quincy Jones- Fever
Los Shimmy Shakers-Emperor Norton Stomp
The great thing about yesterday is just that...it's done!
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Cal Tjader- Yesterdays
Mattias Uneback- Voyage Beneath The Sea
Airbenders-Weaver of Dreams
Gerard Masters Trio- The Fall of Lucifer
Larry Gelb-The Love Song Of Ian Ops
Chet Baker- My Buddy
Pepper Adams- Bloos, Bloos, Blues
Mel Torme-Till The Clouds Roll By
James Spencer- Easy Living
Beegie Adair- The Lady Is A Tramp
Sometimes things happen, the sooner you realise how random life is, the better.
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Grant Green -How insensitive
The Great Jazz Trio- Stardust
Jim Beuning-All I have
Late Night Jazz Piano -Love for sale
Lyn Stanley-Summer Knows
Antônio Carlos Jobim -Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Robert Drasnin-Reminiscence
Susie Ahern and Michael Spilby -Girl talk
Mal Fitch-Relax
Gene Howard-Lover Man
Bill Evans-Garys Theme
David Baker- Kirsten’s first song
Dj Bonebreak trio -Orpheus
It comes in many forms, from the obvious and the not so subtle.
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Arthur Lyman-Love for Sale
Abe Lagrimas Jr -Last Days Of Winter
Gene Rains -Hana Maui
Peggy Lee -Fever
Anita ODay-Crazy He Calls Me
Kevin Hunt Trio-Moon Of Blue
Martini Kings-Girl Talk
Pete Di Losa and Kristina Joy-Big Spender
DJ Bonebrake Trio- Orpheus
Blue Dahlia-Night and Day
Tony Bennett-The most Beautiful Girl In The World
Mel Theme-In The Evening
Chet Baker-Born To Be Blue
Angie Hubbard-Black Coffee
Dusty Springfield-The Look Of Love
On the show this week Gary Wells returns with a book called conquest of cool… A deep dive into the advertising world of the Sixties, it has been noted as a specific inspiration for Mad Men., lots of new music including one from Laura Ainsworth
Plus a look at Lounge Life magazine, and we go deep with another thought from my mind
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Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Theodore Schapiro- Labor of Love
David Carbonara-A Beautiful Mine
Montgomery Brothers- Grooveyard
Benny Bennett- Couscous
Thomas Grillo- Secret Agents from the Id
Piero Umiliani- Chase
The Manakooras- Howl of the Jaguar
New Cool Collective- Cherry Bond
Tiki Vibes - Swinging 4 The Fences!
Laura Ainsworth-Goldfinger
Jeremy Pelt - Elegy
Thee Millionaire-Fraülein Doktor
The Swongos - Shayla Shadows
Dexter Gordon- Willow Weep For Me
Had a bad day, forget about it and put it in the rear view mirror!
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Aker Bilk I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Anita O'day You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Bob Thompson Do It Again
Bobby Hutchinson Skj
Arthur Lyman Group Magic Island
Cocktail Inn Blue Monk
Jackie Gleason -Ales Vouz And Go Away
James Morrison I Fall In Love To Easy
Nat King Cole-Blue Gardenia
Roger Williams -Alfie
Tiki Delights-Swank
Bradley Young -My Funny Valentine
Dolores Grey -You Go To My Head
James Spencer -Columbine
Stan Getz-Lionel Hampton-Louise
Tony Bennett-I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Tonight we explore concept of Wine and Whine and the weird language that is English. Thanks to James Spencer with the programming of the music.
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Beegie Adair-Days of Wine and Roses
Helen Merrill -Lilac Wine
Freddy Martin and His Orchestra-Bubbles in the Wine
Les Baxter-Dancing with Tears in My Eyes
Beverly Kenney-I’ll Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Try
James Spencer-Bittersweet
Jeri Adams-You’ve Got Me Crying Again
Chris Connor-All Dressed Up with A Broken Heart
Jack Jezzro -Merlot
Astrud Gilberto-Champagne and Caviar
Julie London-Lonely Girl” Lonely Girl
Chet Baker-There’s a Lull In My Life
Mal Fitch-Nice And Easy
Roger Williams-Some Enchanted Evening
Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady
Richard Rodgers-You Took advantage of Me
Melanchrino Strings-Night And Day
Dolores Gray -Don’t Blame Me
Mel Tormé-It’s a Blue World
Bobby Troup-One for My Baby
On the show this week a lounge special on Daniel Pemberton
Plus a look at Lounge Life magazine, a letter to the Penthouse and we go deep with another thought from my mind
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Thee Millionaire-Fraülein Doktor
The Swongos - Zombie Duck Dive
Daniel Pemberton-Moog Necklace
Richrd Cheese-Sharp Dressed Man
Bobby Troup- Five Days
Mancini- Baby Elephant Walk
Angelika-Any Way The Heart Goes
Janet Seidel- I Wish You Love
Evan Drybread-The Downey Wives
Mark Winkler - Old Devil Moon
Irving Joseph-April in Brownsville
Steeophonic Space Sound Unlimitd- Mysterious Mr Flynn
Frank Bennett-White Collar Crime
Sunday..for some there is fear for the week ahead, others there is opportunity!
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Ian Charlton -Sunday Morning
Dan Rose -Body and Soul
Dave Miller Trio-Alone Again
Carla Maciano Quartet-Theme From Taxi Driver
Dan Rose -Seaguls of Krislandund
Thomas Mackay-Black Orchid
Larry Gelb-Persipitation
Barney Mcall-Nectar Spur
Not a great place to go, but let us explore the concept.
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Brent Laidler-No Matter Where Noir
Aya Fukiage- I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Shapiro 17- Boiled Funk 2_ Dark Of Night
Suzanna Ross-Live For Life
John Finbury-All The Way To The End
Diana Schurr- This Bitter Earth
Chet Baker-Old Devil Moon
Cal Tjader-Carmen McRae- Evil Ways
Angela Hagenbach-Slow Hot Wind
Bobby Darin- Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Skip Heller- Hurricane Apartment
Melanchrino Strings-Temptation
Andre Previn-Heat Wave
Julie London- Dark
Spin the dice we are combining Cocktails and the Casino with a playlist from good friend of the show James Spencer.
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Frank Bennett-Money
Nelson Riddle -I Was Lucky
Peggy Lee-Big Spender
June Christy -Better Luck Next Time
Julie London -If I’m Lucky
Jonah Jones Quintet-Just My Luck”
Frank Sinatra-Luck Be a Lady
Sue Raney-Mr. Lucky
James Spencer-Street of Dreams
The James Bond Sextet-Casino Royale
Frank Bennett-Money Changes Everything
Simon Tedeschi-Rhapsody In Blue
Lola Albright-Brief And Breezy
Horst Jankowski Singers-Ein Hoch der Liebe
On the show this week we talk to former Combustible Edison leader Thee Millionaire about his latest project Thee Millionaire and his Magnetic Syncopations
Plus a look at Lounge Life magazine, a letter to the Penthouse and we go deep with another thought from my mind
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The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Thee Millionaire-Bouncy Bouncy
Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love
George Shearing- Kinda Cute
Solitaire Miles-Born to Be Blue Sessions - Moon Ray
Steve Haines - The Best Thing for You.
David Benoit - Waiting For Spring
Martini Kings- Sorta Blue
Danny and Dena Guglielmi- Firelight Reverie
Roland Remington -Martinique
David Carbonara-A Little Kiss
Cal Tjader- Between The Devil & The Deep Blue
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Land Of Swinging Atoms
I feel that Chromatic may just be the most important concepts in the world.
I know that sounds big, but maybe it's true/
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Stacy Kent-Double Rainbow
Anne Philips-When Sunny Gets Blue
Beverly Kenney- It's a Blue World
Sue Raney-Blue Tears
Stanley Black-The Moon Was Yellow
Jaimee Paul-That Old Black Magic
James Spencer -In A Blue Mood
Jobim- The Red Blouse
Mile Davis- Blue In Green
Singers Unlimited- Deep Purple.
Julie London- My Coloring Book
Jackie Gleason- Pink Lace.
Nelson Riddle- Changing Colors
Anita O'Day- I Used to Be Color Blind
Beegie Adair-Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Henry Mancini- Blue Mantilla
Paul Horn Quintet-Something Blue
Some say all relationships are transactional but is that bad? Isn't all of life a transaction of sorts?
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Arthur Lyman-Love for Sale
Abe Lagrimas Jr -Last Days Of Winter
Gene Rains -Hana Maui
Peggy Lee -Fever
Anita ODay-Crazy He Calls Me
Kevin Hunt Trio-Moon Of Blue
Martini Kings-Girl Talk
Pete Di Losa and Kristina Joy-Big Spender
DJ Bonebrake Trio- Orpheus
Blue Dahlia-Night and Day
Tony Bennett-The most Beautiful Girl In The World
Mel Theme-In The Evening
Chet Baker-Born To Be Blue
Angie Hubbard-Black Coffee
Dusty Springfield-The Look Of Love
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week James Bond
On the show this week we talk to James Turiello about his new book Elvis Quest For An Oscar plus I have a review of new book out from Hard Case Crime
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Naughty Ones- Charade
Mustard Alegro- How To Get To The Top Of The Stairs In Ten Easy Steps
Elvis Presley- You Don't Know Me
Roland Remington-Martinique
George Shearing- Kinda Cute
Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations-Fraulien Doctor
David Lowe- Skyfall.
Mr Ho's Orchestrotica- Would You Like Bongos With That Fugue
Janet Siedel-Windmills of Your Mind.
Evan Drybread- Waltse
Elmer Bernstein- Night Mood
Solitaire Miles-Moon Ray
David Benoit - Waiting For Spring
Orchestra Exotica-The Left Arm of Buddha
Serge Gainsbourg- L'Eau A La Bouche
Good friend of the show James Spencer has programmed the music this week as we cover the topic...make a wish.
So lets rub the Genies lamp and see what happens!
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June Christy -When You Wish Upon a Star
Emile Pandolfi-A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes
Mel Tormé-I Wished on the Moon
Anne Walsh-I’ll Wish For You
Eliane Elias-Dreamer
Angelika -Pure Imagination
Beverly Kenney-It’s Magic
The Voices of Walter Schumann-That Old Black Magic
Robert Farnon-Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
June Hutton-Dream
James Spencer-3 Coins in the Fountain
Chet Baker -Deep in A Dream
Melanchrino Strings-Dream A Little Dream of Me
101 Strings-Cast Your Fate To The Wind
Errol Garner-Everything Happens To Me
Monica Mancini-Dreamsville
Doris Day -I Have Dreamed
Some of us have a great sense of direction...others don't....like me
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Charlie Shavers Quartet-Out Of Nowhere
Bobby Darin -I Believe In You
Gilberto and Jobim-Girl From Ipanema
Miles Davis-Will Of The Wisp
Mel Torme-The Second Time Around
Frank Sinatra -Stars Fell On Alabama
Nat King Cole-Blue Gardenia
Roger Williams -Alfie
Tiki Delights-Swank
Bradley Young -My Funny Valentine
Dolores Grey -You Go To My Head
James Spencer -Columbine
Stan Getz-Lionel Hampton-Louise
Tony Bennett-I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Bruce Wayne.
On the show this week lots of new music including a debut of a new track from Thee Millionaire who you would know from Combustible Edison…he’s back! Jason Whiton from Spyvibe on the Ipcress File and news of an exotica track in the mainstream
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Nicholas Godin- Quartier Général
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Come Out To Play
John Barry-A Man Alone
The Swongos - Grab the Loot
Mancini- Charade
Thee Millionaire & His Magnetic Syncopations-Bouncy Bouncy
Richard Cheese-Come Out and Play
Evan Drybread- The Downey Wives
Blue Dahlias-Love Is Here To Stay
Solitaire Miles - Born to Be Blue Sessions - Tenderly
Steve Haines - S Ketch Me If You Can
James Spencer-. Street Of Dreams
Tiki Delights-Planter's Punch
John Eric Booth-I Got Plenty of Nothin'
Nat King Cole-Lost April
Someone asked me what is the greatest invention ..I said the car...more specifically the sports car.
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Richie Kamuca Quartet-What’s New
Jimmy Borges -Old Devil Moon
Chet Baker-Forgetful
Ann Margaret-Mr Wonderful
Jackie Gleason-Seranade In Blue
Mel Torme-In The Evening
Aaron Diehl-Blue Nude
John Lewis and Sacha Distel-Bags Groove
Dave Brubeck-Give A Little Whistle
Bill Evens-My Man’s Gone Now
Stacey Kent-Mais Uma Vez
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Gary Wells returns this week with another book review ..this time on Sally Field, we have a look at Lounge Life magazine, some new music coming your way and we find out what is in Exotica Moderne magazine
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Tiki Delights- Shaken not Stirred
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
The Sexican- Cuarto De La Banda
Martini Kings- Take Five
Swingadelic- El Blues Esa Mujer
StereophonicSpace Sound Unlimited- Mysterious Mr Flynn
Evan Drybread- The Queen Of Cups
Theodore Schapiro- Labor of Love
Steve Haines - The Pivot
Teddy Randazzo- April
Tiki Lounge Crew- Crime De Menthe
Richard Cheese- Baby Got Back
The Swongos - Shayla Shadows
Dexter Gordon A Night In Tunisia
They say how old you are is really all in your head and I would agree!
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Shirley Scott- Like Young
Wynton Marsalis Daily Battles
Jackie Gleason- A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
Carmen Caballero-La Gondola VA
James Morrison- I Fall In Love Too Easily
Aaron Diehl-Round Midnight
Gerry Mulligan -Chelsea Bridge
Beegie Adair-Days Of Wine and Roses
Bill Evans-Garys Theme
Nellie Lutcher-Someone To Watch Over Me
Art Pepper- Imagination
Luke Gillespie- Moving Mists
California, the place where a cocktail always goes down well.
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Burt Bacharach-Pacific Coast Highway
George Shearing -Blue Malibu
James Spencer-Night Tide
Dick BoyellBack to the Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Playboys-Paradise
Chet Baker-Hollywood Tonight
Beegie Adair-Do You Know the Way San Jose
Tiki Lounge Crew-Bongo Nova
Milky Songs For the Jet Set-The Emperor of Oranges
The Martini Kings-Wave
101 Strings California Dreamin
Brothers Castro-Tenderly
Sue Raney with the Bob Florence Group-El Cajon Cynthia Fulton-West Coast Blues
Octobop-Westwood Blues
Bobby Shew -Bags Groove
Cy Coleman-LA Blues
Bradley Young-Laguna Breeze
Join Kooper for this special series of podcasts where we take a look at the Bon Vivants, Playboys and those who lived a Jetsetter Lifestyle, those tango pirates and just what makes these men who they are. This week Thomas Crown.
Going 100% old school this week.
Normally the show is a mixture of old and new but by request from Damian of North Dakota Lets wind the clock back with all pure fifties and sixties lounge plus we have a lounge special this week on the life of Zsa Zsa plus social commentary on the new Doctor Who.
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Sinatra-Mr. Success
Cy Coleman-Playboy's Theme
Mancini- A Shot In The Dark
Sir Julien- Satin Doll
Bobby Darin- Don't Dream of Anybody But Me
Herb Alpert-A Taste of Honey
Lalo Schifrin- Mannix
John Barry- On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Neal Hefti- Splanky
Plas Johnson- Mean to Me
Esquivel- That Old Black Magic
Al Caiola- La dolce vita
Enoch Light- Misirlou
Billy May-Perfidia
Tito Puente-Ritual Drum Dance
It's fair to say I'm not much of a fan of daylight.
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Marty Paich-Dusk Light
Kenny Dorham - My Ideal
Jonny Greenwood- Spencer
Chet Baker- Goodbye
Phineas_Newborn~Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Teddy Randazzo- April
Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville
Goodnight Sweetheart by Meg Myles
Les Baxter-Deep Night
David Allen-Long Ago and Far Away
Jack Jezzro-Embraceable You
Danny and Dena Guglielmi- Firelight Reverie
Steve Slagle- Reflections
Johnny Crawford-Moon River
George Shearing-Why Did I Choose You Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine
White Satin-Therell Be Another Spring
Andre Previn-Ages Ago
Julie London- Get Out Of Town
I am often perplexed by boring people..were they always this way? How do they cope? Are all their friends the same?
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Jorge Garcia You Fascinate Me So
Ball State University Jazz- I Can See The Other Side
Brent Laidler-Sunday Mood
David Benoit--Generations
Jeremy Pelt - Soundtrack
Angelika-Schindler's List
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Pat Martino- Lament
Steve Haines Pity
Steve Slagle- Reflections
Some Swank advice for you this week on just what is a lounge Lothario…plus we bring you the latest retro news and opinion.
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Jetset Sweden-The Man from Thrush.
Cozy Cole Big Noise from Winnetka, Pt. 1
Steve Haines - Secret Stash
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Bailar con Freddie R
Waitiki- The Magic Islands
Tim Mayer- Passacaglia In Swing
UkeExotic- Shelter Isle
Tnek Jazz- Unit 7
Ding Dong Devils- The Lonely Bultaco
The Exotic Lounge Lost
Dennis Farnon-Highballs At Villa Rienza
Jane Hutton-My Baby Just Cares For ME
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Dan-o's Day Off
Preston Epps- Bongo In The Congo
Vibes On Velvet- Fever
It feels like the world is getting weirder as we move further from the 20th century.
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Adam Small-Blue To Yous
Al Viola-Sophisticated Lady
Nat King Cole-What Is There To Say
Mic hael Civisca-Love Walked In
Diana Krall-Stop This World
Les Baxter-Enchanted Sea
Frank S inatra-Body And Soul
Jackie Gleason-Beyond The Blue Horizon
Miles Davis -Summertime
Stan Getz-Misty
New Morty Show-Blue Martini
Ellen Lafern-When Sunny Gets Blue
Daphne Levy-Gentle Rain
101 Strings-Come Fly With Me
Pictures, audio and video bring back some old feelings.
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Dave Bruebeck- That Old Feeling
Airbenders-Weaver of Dreams
Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love
Jorge Garcia-You Fascinate Me So
Brent Laider- Sunday Mood
Bell State University Jazz Ensemble- Late Nights
Steve Slagle-The Heart Of It
Bill Charlap- All Across The City
Jason Whiton returns with Spyvibe this week to talk spys looking at John Kling from Germany. I talk about the lost art of going out plus, Lounge life Magazine, some new music and another deep thought
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Los Shimmy Shakers- Private Dick for Hire
Moonrays- Spookwalk
Gerhard Narholz-Theme From John Kling Adventures
Bobby Christian- Caravan
Narco Lounge Combo- Alphaville
Tikiyaki Orchestra- Mai Tais On the Moon
Adam Rogers & Peter Bernstein - Inside Out
Mark Winkler - Bossa Nova Days
Jeremy Pelt - Picking Up the Pieces
David Benoit - Generations - album mix
Nutty-Magic Carpet Ride
The Swongos -Julie Ann's Dance
Kenny Sasaki-Hypnotized
Don Tiki- Primitive
This week on the show guest programmer James Spencer brings us a show about the importance of keeping in touch.
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Johnny Mandel- Letter Writing Sequence
Charles Fox - A Moment to Share
The 5th Dimension- One Less Bell To Answer
Marcos Valle- The Answer
Diahann Caroll -Don't Answer Me (Ti Vedo Uscire)
Melanchrino Strings-Answer Me My Love
Polly Bergen -All Alone
Beegie Adair-Let's Get Lost
Dianne Reeves- Social Call
Eliane Elias- Call Me
Dean Martin- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself A Letter)
Jeri Southern- My Letters
Chet Baker- Crazy She Calls Me
James Spencer- Love Letters
Jackie Gleason- Love Letters In The Sand
Larry Newcombe- Essential Messengers
MPS- Lost in Modulation
I've always found the term "skylarking" to be amusing.
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Kate Cebrano- Skylark
Barney McALL Nectar Spur
Nina Simone- I Loves You Porgy
Ray Brown Trio- Everything I Love
Sandy Evans-Indigo Hues
Sarah Vaughn- Misty – Live at Tivoli Garden, Copenhagen_1963
Vince Jones- Body and Soul
Gilberto and Getz-Girl From Ipanema
Kristin Beardi-Where Or When
Angela Davis-Our Spanish Love Song
Julie London-I Must Have That Man (1999 Digital Remaster)
One for those who choose to drive slow in the fast lane.
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Peter Paulsen-Slowpoke
Melody Gardot -Your heart Is As Black As Night
Lauren White- Small Day Tomorrow Dave Stryker- Love Dance
Alvare- Once I Loved
Doug McDonald Duo -These Foolish Things
Tony Bennett and KD Lang-Exactly Like You
Tiffany Monique-Called Love
Angie Hubbard- Black Coffee
The Blue Martinis- Something Cool
Aaron Diehl quartet- Round Midnight
Words with Wellsy and a book on Steve McQueen, I’ll tell you why how I discovered I am even Steven and we explore the importance of a nice watch
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Barry Adamson-The Big Bamboozle
The Brian Setzer- Orchestra- Nosey Joe
The Blue Martinis-You Turn Me On Baby
Barry Morgan-Big Bossa
The Acca Daiquiris-Cocaine
Billy May-Perfidia
The Blue Martinis-You Turn Me On Baby
Cocktail Inn-Dragnet
Combustible Edison-The Millionaire's Holiday
David Carbonara-A Beautiful Mine
Bill Irwin & Group-Seduction
Tikiyaki Orchestra-Bachelor Number 1
Daniel Pemberton-Moog Necklace
The Tiki Delights-Fashionably Late Again
You know what they say, it's five o'clock somewhere in the world and thus time for the cocktail jazz.
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Tiki Delights- Cocktail Time
Stanley Black- Ebb Tide.
Stacey Kent- The Summer We Crossed Europe In the Rain
Dexter Gordon- Willow Weep For Me
Joe Pass- Only Have Eyes For You
Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland
Marty Paich Trio- The New Soft Shoe
Jim Buening-Prairie Calling
Beegie Adair- Begin the Beguine
Jazz Lounge Zone- Relaxing Piano Music
Carmen Cabello-A Very Precious Love
Anne Phillips-When Sunny Gets Blue
Time to drop the needle on the Vinyl!
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Barney Kessell-Satin Doll
Shelley Manne-Step Lightly
Dexter Gordon-Love For Sale
Oscar Pettiford-Not So Sleepy
Cedar Walton- Afternoon In Paris
Bill Charlap- All Across the City
101 Strings-Come Fly With Me
Warren Vache- My Romance
Art Pepper-You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
A Lounge Special this week as we look at the life of Annie Ross plus lots of new music.
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Codename Carter-Botched Op (Single, 2021)
The Exotic lounge- Coronavirus
Theodore Shapiro- Labor of Love
Jorge Garcia- This One's For Richie
Kenny.Sasaki-Quiet Lagoon
Ana Gasteyer- I'm Hip
Tiki Lounge Crew- Crime De Menthe
Brent Laidler- City By The Bay
Holly Cole-Viva Las Vegas
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- Your Move Ms Drake
Irving Joseph- April in Brownsville
The Swongos - Curious Tourist - Grab the Loot
Blue Martinis- Blue Martinis Theme
Our good friend James Spencer has programmed an April themed show this week to celebrate the best time of year..April
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Julie London-I’ll Remember April
Helen Merrill-Soft as Spring
Otto Cesana-Roses at Springtime
James Spencer-April Love
Betty Carter-Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
Renée Raff-April’s Fool
George Shearing Lost April
Laura Ainsworth -April Fooled Me
Jones Jonah Jones Quintet-April in Portugal
Irving Joseph-April in Brownville
Teddy Randazzo-April” The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Singers Unlimited-April in Paris
Angelika-April
Nat King Cole-Los April
Martini Kings-Because of You
Jackie Gleason-April in Portugal
April Stevens-Do It Again
Seth MacFarlane-It’s Anybody’s Spring cone
Chris Connor-My April Heart
Paul Weston-When April Comes Again
Johnny Suede: Suede is a funny thing. It's rough, but soft. It's strong, but quiet, and doesn't wrinkle, and doesn't crack.
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Kent Miller Quartet- My Little Suede Shoes
Gabrielle Tranchina-Bossa Ballad And Blue
Mel Henke-In A Mist
Carlos Jobim- O Grande Amour
Bill Evans-Very Early
Mancini-Flamingo
Laura Ainsworth- The Man I Love Is Gone
James Spencer-Easy Living
Jack Sheldon-Julie Is Her Name
Marty Paich-Look Around
Mel Lewis Quintet-Grey Flannel
Art Pepper-These Foolish things
Kenny Sasaki has a new album out so we will cross to Tokyo to get the lowdown on this new work from him and after the slap heard around the world we reveal another Oscars controversy from years gone by.
I’ve got a deep thought for you and a stack of new music.
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Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Secret Lab
Acca Daiquris- Wild Thing
Kenny.Sasaki-Singapore Moon
Pink Martini-City Of Night
Brent Laidler- Sunday Mood
Jorge Garcia- 'S Wonderful
Tiki Cowboys-Slap, Clap and Tickle.
Clouseux-Noctopia
Ball State University Jazz Ensemble- Late Nights
Serge Gainsbourg- Bye Bye Mr. Spy
Les Baxter-Pyramid Of The Sun
James Spencer- Nocturnal Tangier
Irving Joseph April in Brownsville
Frank Bennett- You're Just To Hip Baby.
Teddy Randazzo-April
Idiots Vs Maniacs, seems to me there are more around than at anytime in history.
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Percy Faith -Baubles Bangles Beads
Ricki Derek -Night And Day
Bobby Troup -Watch What Happens
Cal Tjader-Speak Low
Project Pimento=Agua De Beber
Anne Walsh-Windmills Of Your Mind
Paula Castle-Here I Am In Love Again
Bobby Hackett-Cocktails For Two
Kent Miller -Dexterity
Mel Henke-In A Mist
Henri Rene-Dinner For One Please
Mancini-A Cool Shade Of Blue
Wil Davis Trio-50-21
Michel Legrand-Sumer Me,Winter Me
Let me tell you about a trip I made to India.
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Will Paton Ensemble-Calcutta Cutie
Al Hibler -Now I lay Me Down To Dream
Theodore Shapiro-Labor Of Love
Phineas Newborn-Love And Marriage
Danny And Dena Gugliemli-Firelight Reverie
Stan Getz-Vivo Sonhando
James Spencer -Street Of Dreams
George Shearing-Why Did I Choose You
Steve Tyrell-Born To lose
Bill Evans -My Mans Gone Now
Andre Previn-I’ll Remember April
Dave Flippo Trio-Chelsea Morning
Mclenty Hunter- Autumn
Marty Paich Trio-I Hadn’t Anyone Till You
Got a big show this week as Jason Whiton from Spyvibe is here with another spy themed segment The Unknown Man Of Shandignor, a sneak peak of our upcoming interview with Kenny Sasaki and new music from Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited, The Swongos
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Theodore Shapiro-Labor Of love
The Swings-Cardboard Creature
Alphonse Roy: The Unknown Man of Shandigor
Serge Gainsbourg: Bye Bye Mr. Spy
Tiki Delights-Shaken not Stirred
Martini Kings-Sway
Nicholas Godin-Casbah Lounge
Ellington Hawk-Harlem Nocturne
Bobby Darin-The Days Of Wine And Roses
James Spencer-Lady Of The Evening
Kenny Sasaki- Coral Breeze
Thelonious Monk -Lulus Back In Town
Julie London- Sophisticated Lady
Phines Newborn-I’ve Got The World On A String
There are two types of people...those who have been insensitive at some point in their life and there are those who lie.
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Grant Green -How insensitive
The Great Jazz Trio- Stardust
Jim Beuning-All I have
Late Night Jazz Piano -Love for sale
Lyn Stanley-Summer Knows
Antônio Carlos Jobim -Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Robert Drasnin-Reminiscence
Susie Ahern and Michael Spilby -Girl talk
Mal Fitch-Relax
Gene Howard-Lover Man
Bill Evans-Garys Theme
David Baker- Kirsten’s first song
Dj Bonebreak trio -Orpheus
There is one rule about dreams...you should never tell people about them...it just boring for everybody! This week James Spencer brings us the theme....Deep in a Dream.
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James Spencer-Street of Dreams
George Shearing -Darn That Dream
Chet Baker Deep in a Dream
Julie London -Dream
Angelika-Pure Imagination
Anita Kerr Quartet-Dreamsville
Beegie Adair-Dream Dancing
Astrud Gilberto-Dreamer
Stacy Kent -I Know a Dream
Alison Krauss-This Time the Dream’s on Me
Liza Minnelli -You Stepped Out of a Dream
Al Hibbler-Now I Lay Me Down To Dream
Doris Day-I Have Dreamed
Lyn Stanley-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Jackie Gleason-Darn That Dream
101 Strings-California Dreaming
Warner Barker-Hit the Road to Dreamland
Chris Connor-Day Dream
Gary Wells joins me on the show this week with another book, this time about the great Ed Sullivan
We talk about the latest crisis to hit the world and I am pleased to bring you three new songs…one from an unlikely place
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Stereophonic Space Sound UnlimitedThe Flawless Ms Drake
Tiki Lounge Crew-Into the Cookie Jar
Tiki Delights-Shaken not Stirred
Martini Kings-The Girl From Ipanema
Octobop- Sorta Blue
Ding Dong Devils -Yes, Master!
Beegie Adair-In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
The Swongos - Mr. Pole's Revenge
Theodore Shapiro-Labor of Love
Will Paton Ensemble-Calcutta Cutie
Giacomo Gates - Are You Havin' Any Fun
Roland Shaw-Ipcress File
Don Burrows- Insensitez
Kenny Sasaki-Quiet Lagoon
There is nothing like some rare vinyl, I do love to find something special and the fun part is the weird places you find it!
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Miles Davis and John Coltrane-All Of You
Nels Cline -As Close as That
Gene Howard-Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man
Bill Evans-Blue In Green
Frank Sinatra-It’s Nice To Go Travelling
Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid
Oscar Pettiford- Not So Sleepy
Stanley Black-You Leave Me Breathless
Dave Pell Octet-Love Is The Sweetest Thing
Mantovani -Stranger In Paradise
Jackie Gleason-The Man That Got Away
Let's revisit the time when cocktails were king! James Spencer is out guest programmer tonight.
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Johnny Mandel -Long Ago and Far Away
Angelika -Once Upon a December
Chet Baker -I’m Old’ Fashioned
Bobby Troup-It Happened Once Before
James Spencer-The Things We Did Last Summer
Julie London -Camptown Races
Beegie Adair-Back Home in Indiana
Stanley Black -Nostalgia
Chris Connor-He’s Comin’ Home
Liza Minnelli -Old Friends
Joey Altruda-Cocktails With Joey
Mel Torme and the Mel Tones-It Happened in Monteray
Singers Unlimited-A Time For Love
Stan Kenton-Sophisticated Lady
Charlene Bartley-I’ve Got A Crush On You
Bobby Darin-Days Of Wine And Roses
Anne Phillips -A Stranger In Town
Sue Raney-You Are There
A Very Special show this week as we put the spotlight on Las Vegas and it’s colourful history. Joining me in the studio this week is Darren Long from the Tiki Delights who has done a deep dive into the history of Vegas.
And standby for some of the big names of Vegas doing their thing in the Lounge bars of Vegas.
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All the Way---Sammy Davis, Jr
June in January—Dean Martin
Ballerina---Nat ‘King’ Cole
The Continental—Nat ‘King’ Cole
Where or When—Nat ‘King’ Cole
Embraceable You/I Got it Bad---Louis Prima/Keely Smith
Come Fly with Me---Frank Sinatra
I Only Have Eyes for You—Frank Sinatra
I’ve Got You Under my Skin—Frank Sinatra
Hello Young Lovers---Bobby Darin
Mack the Knife—Bobby Darin
The Curtain Falls—Bobby Darin
It’s Impossible---Elvis Presley
A tribute to those musicians we have lost, thanks to James Spencer with this weeks playlist.
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Bradley Young-Laguna Breeze
Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto-Vivo Sonhando
Ruth Price with Johnny Mandel -Quietly There
Doris Day-Meditation
André Previn-Blame It On My Youth
Johnny Crawford -Moon River
Nancy Wilson-The Days of Wine and Roses
Annie Ross -Don’t Worry Bout Me
Lola Albright -Brief and Breezy
Audrey Morris-Guess Who I Saw Today
Miles Davis/John Coltrane-All Blues
Emile Pandolfi -Pure Imagination
Red Garland-Please Send Me Someone To Love
I looked up tonight and saw Elon Musks satellites whizzing by and I thought, wow soon we will need traffic lights up there to leave this planet.
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Jack Jones -Fly Me To The Moon
Willie Bobo-The Look Of Love
Walter Wanderly-A Man And A Woman
Wes Montgomery-The Shadow Of Your Smile
Buddy Greco- Round Midnight
John Pizzarelli-Beautiful Moons Ago
James Darren-Man About Town
Stanley Black-Ebb Tide
Molly Johnson-Sophisticated Lady
Peter Appleyard-Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Tiki Torches-Miserlou
Frank Sinatra-London By Night
Dean Martin-I’ll Be That Dream
Bert Keamphert-Where Flamingos Fly
Peter Nero-Are My Dreams Real
Lola Albright-A Man, A Man, A Man
As promised we bring you a lounge Special on Laurie Allyn who passed away in the last couple of weeks and thanks to David Gasten who will join me on the show from LA to talk about this marvellous woman and her story
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SG Sound- Red Desert Springs
Pink Martini- Let's Never Stop Falling In Love
Laurie Allyn-All I Need Is You
Linda Carone-So Many Beautiful Men So Little Time
Brian Setzer- You're The Boss
Les Baxter- Oasis Of Dakhla
Leroy Holmes- What Is This Thing Called Love
Tiki Delights-I Love You
Daniel Pemberton- The Vinciguerra Affair
Narco Lounge Combo- Squeezy Tahini
Spy Fi- James Bond Theme_Goldfinger
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited
Martini Kings-The Days Of Wine And Roses
Mike Freeman- Night Crawlers
Having bought a country retreat Koop has been enjoying a unique treat, a Fireplace and James Spencer has provided the soundtrack.
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Jackie Gleason-By The Fireside
Melanchrino Strings-My One and Only Love
Julie London- Snuggled on Your Shoulder Make Love to Me
Marilyn Monroe-Kiss
Dolores Gray-Penthouse Serenade Warm Brandy
Al Hibbler-Nightfall
Danny and Denny Gugliemi-Firelight Reverie
Beegie Adair-Snowfall
James Spencer-Street of Dreams
Bobby Short-Tenderly
Claude Bolling-Amoureuse
Jack Jezzro-Embraceable You
Emile Pandolfi-All The Things You Are
Relaxing Piano Crew-Hold My Glass
Laura Fygi I Love You for Sentimental Reasons
Shirley Horn-You’re Nearer
Do you remember the first time you fell in love?
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Giacomo Gates - Since I Fell For You
Barney Kessel-Satin Doll
Dexter Gordan-Flick Of A Trick
JV-Blues For A Haunted Croonoir
James Morrison - A Time For Love
Johnny Mandel-Quietly There
Les Baxter-Emerald Sea
Narco Lounge Combo-Bright Lights, Big City
Natalie Cole - Unforgettable
Pepper Adams-Bloos, Bloos, Blues
Tiki Delights-Fashionably Late Again
Jason Whiton is back for 2022 with Spyvibe and a look at…Mabuse
World Of Swank gig guide is fully populated with a bunch of gigs across North America. We have a look at Lounge Life magazine headlines plus a sneak peak at the Laurie Allyn special I am working on for next week and some social commentary on the current crisis is Europe
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Richard Cheese-Come. Out And Play
Kenny Sasaki & The Tiki Boys-Bikini Banzai
Peter Sandloff-Mabuse Demaskiert Sich
Carlos Diernhammer-Killer-Thriller
Chaquito & His Orchestra-I Spy
Giacomo Gates - With Plenty Of Money And You
DJ Bonebrake Trio-Shakers
Christopher De Groot - Gun Shot Cha Cha Cha
Woody and The Senator-Cocktail Time
Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five
James Spencer-The Things We Did Last Summer
Esquivel-Primavera
Mark Doyle-Man From UNCLE
Paul Phillips-Naked City
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Aimez-Vous Henri
Laurie Allyn-Easy Living
They don't realise how good they have it do they.
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Shirley Scott- Like Young
Wynton Marsalis Daily Battles
Jackie Gleason- A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
Carmen Caballero-La Gondola VA
James Morrison- I Fall In Love Too Easily
Aaron Diehl-Round Midnight
Gerry Mulligan -Chelsea Bridge
Beegie Adair-Days Of Wine and Roses
Bill Evans-Garys Theme
Nellie Lutcher-Someone To Watch Over Me
Art Pepper- Imagination
Luke Gillespie- Moving Mists
I've heard that procrastination gives you something to look forward to.
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Frank Sinatra-Now Is The Hour
Miles Davis- All Blues
Nana Mizuki-Velvet Moon
Bill Evans -Blue In Green
Seth McFarlane-But Beautiful
Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid
Octobop-A Ballard
Bobby Troup-There She Goes
John Barry -Thunderball
Paul Weston -A Garden In The Rain
Will Davis Trio-Will Call
Art Tatum-Can’t We Be Friends
Julie London-Lonely Girl
Mr Gary Wells is back for 2022 with Words With Wellsy and a cool book about Henry Mancini and I am pleased to announce that the World Of Swank gig guide is finally populated with a bunch of gigs across North America so thanks to all those who sent me some gigs after I questioned whether retro culture could survive covid.
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New Morty Show- Ladies Man
Nutty- Five Nights
Mancini- A Shot In The Dark
Giacomo Gates - Exactly Like You
The Sharps- From Russia With Love.
Nicholas Godin- Au service de la France
Sergio Mendes- Mas Que Nada
Spy Fi-Secret Agent Man
John Pizzarelli- Come On-A My House
Steve Tyrell - What'd I Say
The Naughty Ones- Voodoo Kiss
Natalie Cole - L-O-V-E
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited-Night Of The Jaguar
Tiki Torches -Miserlou
Angelika-Any Way The Heart Goes
Tiki Delights-Scorpian Rider
The curtains are closed and the Blue Champagne is flowing, it's time to relax with Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse.
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Anita O’Day-Blue Champagne
Jackie Gleason- Alice Blue Gown
Anne Phillips -When Sunny Gets Blue
Beverly Kenney -It’s a Blue World
James Spencer-Basie Blue and Sentimental
Laura Nyro—Billy’s Blue
Shirley Horn-The Meaning of the Blues
Diana Roos-Little Girl Blue
Jonah Jones-So Blue” from A Touch of Blue
Julie London-Meaning Of The Blues
Doris Day- Serenade in Blue
Singers Unlimited-Born To Be Blue
Betty Blake-Blue Fool from In A Tender Mood (
Fats Waller -B Flat Blues
Aaron Diehl-Blue Nude
Art Pepper -Blues In
Koop is on holidays but returns next week and in this Twilight show he remembers some of his favourite interviews.
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It is just a number after all !
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Tom Graff -Changes
Tiki Lounge Crew-Upscale Cocktail
Stan Getz-Misty
Jackie Gleason-Cherry
Shirley Scott-Dreamsville
Oscar Peterson-Easy Does It
Richard Marino-Fever
Dave Flippo Trio- Secret Love
James Morrison-Nice And Easy
The Sharps-From Russia With Love
David Huntzinger-Cheek To Cheek
Jack Jezzro-Night And Day
Larry Gelb-Laura Morante
Seems you meet more and more unfinished people these days, I wonder when they will be finished.
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Gerry Mulligan And His Orchestra- For An Unfinished Woman
Steve Million- Situations
Lyn Stanley- The Island
Jazz Lounge Zone- Relaxing Piano Music
Dick Hyman- I Wish You Love
Oscar Peterson Trio- You Look Good To Me
Dave Brubeck- One Alone
Bill Charlap Trio- All Across the City
Chris Connor-Something To Live For
Gerry Mulligan & Chet Baker- Nights At The Turntable
Joe Lovano -I’m All For You
Bill Evans-My Funny Valentine
George Shearing -Why Did I Choose You
Koop is on Vacation so let's enjoy some of the best shows from the history of the Cocktail Nation.
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Hang onto your hats folks, the winds are getting up.
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Martini Kings-Winds Rush In
Indigo Swing-She Dreams Of Me
Julie Ohara Sextet- BlackHole Sun
Frank Sinatra-All The Way Home
Beegie Adair -Emily
Errol Garner-Penthouse Serenade
Herbie Mann-Gospel Truth
The Oscar Moore Trio -Come in out of the rain
Lyn Stanley Boulevard of broken dreams
Tony Bennett- Street of dreams
Miki Yamanaka - Monks Dream
Cy Coleman-Round Midnight
Charlie Norman- Misty
One for the mentally deranged tonight!
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Chris Standing-How Insensitive
Dexter Gordon -Le Coiffeur
Marty Paich Trio-By The River St Marie
Hirohito-Isolation
James Spencer-Summer Song
David Baker-Kirsten's First Song
Ellen LaFurn-Dindi
Chris Connor-Where Are You
Chet Baker-Blue Thoughts
June Christy-Night People
Koop is on Vacation so let's enjoy some of the best shows from the history of the Cocktail Nation.
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Let's enjoy the view
Bill Charlap Trio-All Across The City
Maria Schafer-It Could Happen To You
Kenny Dorham -My Ideal
Hampton Hawkes Trio-Autumn In New York
Andre Previn-I Could Write A Book
Steve Tyrell-Cry
John Coltrane-A Love Supreme
Barney Kessel-Embraceable You
Shelly Manne-Summertime
Ben Webster-Georgia On My Mind
Koop is on Vacation so let's enjoy some of the best shows from the history of the Cocktail Nation.
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Such an amazing instrument that it really needs nobody else except the person playing it!
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Molotov cocktail piano Die Another Day
Molotov cocktail piano 24K Magic
Piano bar music specialists Venice piano bar music
Atlantic Five Jazz Band- Days Of Wine And Roses
Relaxing piano crew lounge- Soulmate
Renée Armand- Up Up And Away
James Spencer-Summer of 42
Liberace- Fascination
Ellis Larkins down with Love
Beegie Adair-So In love
Oscar Peterson- Just In Time
George Shearing- The Nearness Of You
Thelonious Monk- Reflections
Bill Evans-Tenderly
Jazz lounge Zone Relaxing Piano Music
Richard Lennox-September In The Rain
Dick Hyman- I wish you love
Larry Gelb- Monica