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Cocktail Jazz
Sydney
Jazz
Cocktail Nation
Lounge Music
Lounge Life Magazine
Sydney, Australia
Chet Baker
Nat King Cole
Sydney Penthouse
Cocktail Music
Frank Sinatra
Tiki Music
Bill Evans
George Shearing
Music
Lee Morgan
Koop Kooper
Gerry Mulligan
Julie London

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

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Bill Evans- Alice in Wonderland

Dan Cray Trio- Moon River

DJ Bonebrake- High Low

Gaea Schell-Luna Plateada

James Spen... more

This week on Cocktail Nation, we’re heading for the beach, the Retro Zone and a world of surf, sand and sophistication.

Wellsy takes us back to the story of Gidget, while we explore lost islands and tropical sounds with a soundtrack made for cocktai... more

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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... more

Not talking about sofas baby!

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... more

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Beegie Adair
Episode: Evenings At The Penthouse- Change of Times
Janet Seidel
Jazz vocalist featured on the program
Episode: Evenings At The Penthouse- Change of Times
Jonny Greenwood
Musician featured in the program
Episode: Evenings At The Penthouse- Change of Times
Joshua Cipolla
New York City composer who creates TV and ambient music and released a full orchestral album
Independent/Orchestra project
Episode: Joshua Cipolla
Marty Paich
Arranger/conductor referenced in the playlist
Episode: Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Transplants
Joanie Summers
Musician featured at the start of the episode
Episode: Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Transplants
Dick Hyman
Renowned pianist/composer mentioned as part of the segment
Episode: Evenings At The Penthouse-Heart Transplants
Skip Heller
Musician; guest discussing Hypnocoin and Voodoo 5
Voodoo 5
Episode: Hypnocoin
Josh Dragada
Director of the documentary about a Tiki bar
Episode: Koop Is Back for 2026-Cabali And The Tiki Mug Obsession

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Koop Kooper
Host of Cocktail Nation; curatorial voice with a strong emphasis on lounge, exotica, spy-fi, and mid-century music culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Wow!

    What a smooth podcast! I can not believe I have played all episodes in one shoot already. I will play a couple more times for sure. I think this could be ideally called season one of Cocktail Nation. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CARLOOOLRAC
    United States4 years ago
  • Cocktail Nation is Ultra Swank!

    Cocktail Nation is is the the most chic, sophisticated podcast of the choicest retro music on the internet. Koop Kooper plays a varied mix of: jazz vocals, cocktail piano, tiki bar exotica, breezy bossa nova, and movie soundtracks.

    I feel honored that Koop has played my albums: Noir, Blue Mood, and Sharing Shearing regularly on his podcasts as well has done personal reviews/interviews for me for COCKTAIL PIANO HOUR series of albums, and my books including THE LOUNGE MUSIC COMPANION and my bios... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Piano
    United States5 years ago
  • Cheers!

    Love sitting back with a martini and enjoying this great show. Very well curated playlist every episode. Great trivia as well. Enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    verticalpark
    Canada6 years ago
  • I always come back to this podcast...

    I really enjoy the selection of music on these podcasts . Koop‘s voice is dreamy and relaxing... Its a great podcast to just get out of head for a lil while and daydream about swanky lounges and dapper, well dressed men and women, sipping colorful cocktails and dancing and chatting the night away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlashear
    United States6 years ago
  • Love the music!

    After searching for so long for a station that played retro lounge music and for awhile listening to stations that weren’t very satisfactory, but listened to them anyway! I found Koop Cooper, ya! Love listening and I like saying “Koop cooper” in a honey sounding voice.. lol.. love Koop! The music is what I want and listen!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisa2c
    United States7 years ago

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The host's voice is described as dreamy and relaxing, with well-curated playlists.
Listeners praise the show for its chic, swank atmosphere and 'martini music' vibe.
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Joshua Cipolla
Q: What drew you to this sound initially, and what inspired you to put this album together?
Cipolla shares a lifelong love of the mid-century modern vibe and a fascination with the era's design, fashion, and big, lush orchestral textures, which inspired him to create a large-scale orchestral project.
Spyvibe- My Man Flint
Q: What made you want to explore a darker, more dangerous side of Exotica on this particular album?
Mark Riddle explains that the core of Exotica lies in adding a hint of danger and mystery, which he feels is essential to the genre and fuels a richer emotional palette in the music.
Lonely Street
Q: Now, I know you watched a lot of film noirs while researching this record to get that real vibe. What do these films unlock creatively that just normal music research probably couldn't actually do?
The guest explains that extensive film noir research helped shape mood, setting, and storytelling for the music, guiding thematic choices and the overall late-night atmosphere of the album.
Koop Is Back for 2026-Cabali And The Tiki Mug Obsession
Q: Is it going to be on one of the streaming services?
Yes, that is the goal; after premiering at film festivals, the team secured a sales agent and is confident about getting a deal.
Koop Is Back for 2026-Cabali And The Tiki Mug Obsession
Q: How did you get involved in the project?
Josh discussed his past collaboration with Finney on a short documentary and how they decided to create a new documentary about the Tiki Bar and the Mug collection.

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A lounge-leaning show that blends meticulously curated retro and neo-lounge tracks with relaxed host banter and occasional guest segments. Episodes often center on mid-century music, cocktail culture, and stylish nightlife, with long-form playlists, spotlights on iconic artists, and themed nights that mix music history with contemporary curations. Notable for its consistent brand of sophistication, international flair, and guest programmers who expand the sonic universe, it's likely to appeal to listeners who love jazz-influenced cool, vintage aesthetics, and immersive mood music across a global audience.

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Cocktail Nation launched 18 years ago and published 299 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Beegie Adair
2. Janet Seidel
3. Jonny Greenwood
4. Joshua Cipolla
5. Marty Paich
6. Joanie Summers
7. Dick Hyman
8. Skip Heller

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