cocktailnation

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

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

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.

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Tiki Delights-San Francisco Samba
Voodoo 5-Miserlou
Sergio Mendes- Mas Que Nada
Brian Landrus- The Telecasters
Isrea Butler- B.G.'s Groove
Kava Kon & The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble- Palace of the Tiger Women
Linda Carone-Don't Be on the Outside
Martini Kings- Zou Bisou Bisou
Mr Moai and the Tiki Heads-Shaken and Stirred
Richard Cheese- Sharp Dressed Man
Ixtahuele- The Hookah Parlor
The Aloha Caftan Society Theme(Mark Riddle) Sun Hat
Project K-67-The One That Almost Got Away
Towner Galaher- Cafe Con Samba

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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