Cocktail Nation Radio Show

It's another Euro Spy special with Kramer and this week the movie The Last Of The Secret agents. We talk about the day a Test Pilot barrel rolled a 707 airliner, lots of events to attend and the very best lounge from across the globe.www.cocktailnation.netTiki Lounge Crew-Martini Nova    Mancini-Shot In The DarkNancy Sinatra Last of the Secret Agents                             Chet Baker -Time After Time                              Dave Bruebeck -Spring In Central ParkEdmundo Ros-What A Difference A Day MadeMartini Kings -Killer Joe                        Tiki Joes Ocean- Mai Tai MamboPeggy Lee -Fever      Oscar Peterson -Band Call           Michelle Lordi- You're My ThrillJames Spencer -A Kooper Kocktail                              Linda Lawson-Mood IndigoNarco Lounge -The Palms                                       Bob Thompson -While We Are YoungDarwan Muhummad- Yesterdays

Cocktail Nation 380 The Wonderful World Of MPSThis week we take a look at the German jazz record label MPS and we are joined by a man with an extensive knowledge and collection of the music in that of James Spencer who this week I have allowed to program the music for the show from his personal collection, also on the show the passing of Irish actress Maureen O'Hara, we examine The Art Of Doing Very Little and find you some cool parties to attend across the globe. www.cocktailnation.netThe Singers Unlimited-The Famous Sounds of MPS    The Singers Unlimited - We’ve Only Just BegunThe Nelson Riddle Orchestra- My Life                                   The Third Wave -Wave’s Lament                                    Art Van Damme And Flutes-How Will I Forget        Oscar Peterson -Alice In Wonderland                                    Pete Jacques Orchestra and Singers- Bacana                                The Hi-lo’s -Quiet Night of Quiet StarsHorst Jankowski Orch/Singers- How Short Is The Time To Love       Horst Jankowski Orchestra/Singers-Das ist der Morge           Ulla Wiesner and The Addy Flor Orchestra-Dieses JahrGeorge Shearing -Bluesette                                      The Third Wave-StormyPerry London Orchestra  -Bernardo                                           Ella Fitzgeral/Ernie Hechschner- A House is Not AHome.            The Singers Unlimited - We Could Be Flying  

Cocktail Nation 369 Tikiyaki Orchestra-Idol WorshipSome great news with the Tikiyaki Orchestra new album just released we will catch up with Jim Bacchi. News on a very cool Mid Century refit of an office block to give it a Mad Men feel and Revealed after 60 years... the real Green Lady whose face is on a million living room wallswww.cocktailnation.net Rachel Caswell -Agua De BeberAntonio Adolfo -Sambo JazzTikiyaki Orchestra-Idol WorshipArthur Lyman Voodoo DreamsIxtahule- Dengue FeverJackie Gleason -September SongJames Spencer- Blues Round MidnightCherry Capri- Creamy CocktailsJack Jones -MichelleLaurie Allyn-You Go To My HeadLucas Vigor -The Straight DopeBarbara Levy Daniels- I Got Lost In His ArmsChet Baker-I've Never Been In Love Before

The Spies are back this weekend as Kramer stops by to talk Euro Spys and this week we talk about the Dean Martin Matt Helm Series with a special focus on The Silencers. We talk about a famous LA Icon that has been ruined, I've got a cool book to check out from the Penthouse Library and a cool way to make the Cocktail Nation and Lounge music world famous!www.cocktailnation.netSG Sound- A Latin AffairPink Martini -But Now I'm BackVicki Carr-SilencersBobby Darin -I Think I Like YouJames Spencer Cover The WaterfrontFrank Sinatra Fly Me To The MoonMr Ho's Orchestrotica -Boulevard Of Broken DreamsLounge Lizards- The HangingLaura Ainsworth -That's The Kind Of Guy I Dream OfKaren Souza -Tainted LoveJames Morrison-Girl TalkStan Getz MistyEllen La Fern- I'll Take RomanceArthur Lyman Midnight Sun

 Cocktail Nation 366 James Spencer Blue -The Cocktail Piano Houron the show this week my favourite neo lounge pianist James Spencer stops by to talk about his latest album Blue the Cocktail Piano Hour and news on the death of a prolific songwriter and the dramatic death of Kodakwww.cocktailnation.net Tiki Lounge Crew-Martini SunsetBeige Adair-Fly Me To The Moon James Spencer -A Kooper KocktailPerry Beekman -I've Got A Crush On YouBobby Darin -Where Are The WordsJeff Denson Trio-Kary TranceTom Graff- I'm In Love Bert Kaemphert -Bert's Bossa NovaSpy Fi-Perry Mason ThemeSkip Heller-QLaurindo Almeida -The Look Of LoveProject Pimento-You Only Live TwiceDavid Carbonara -Caravan

This week talking about Jerry Lewis and an interesting interview I found that I would like to share with you. We talk about the passing of Omar Sharif and how about this, a cursed 1954 Ferrari Sports car! www.cocktailnation.netClouseaux - MiserlouTikiyaki Orchestra -Black Sand Blue SeaJerry Lewis -That Old Black Magic101 Strings-Peter Gunn ThemeUseless Playboys-CaravanUptown Jazz Quartet- Bossa Nova EyesVirginia Schneck - How Deep Is The OceanRene Raff - Aprils FoolOscar Peterson - Bags GrooveNarco Lounge Combo -Play With FireMonica Mancini-Weekend Of A Private Secretary

On the show this week we find out about a thing called Mantiques.A film review on a movie called Kingsmen and new revealing book about Peter O Toole www.cocktailnation.netSeks Bomba -MorfinaCodename Carter -Perfect Clarity Perfect CutSatin Chaps-HarddrivinBobby Darin -Beautiful ThingsJeff Denson Trio and Lee Kunitz-317 East 32 StreetJackie Gleason-Here Lies LoveElmer Bernstein -Like Having FunUptown Vocal Jazz Quartet- I Love LucyJames Spencer- Next Stop MercervilleJanice Borla Group-You Don't Know What Love Is

On the show this weekend we the band the Satin Chaps. I have a tale of a pink flamingo. News on the death of a child actor and a first look at the new James Spencer Cocktail piano album.www.cocktailnation.netPerry Beekman -Love Walked InBobby Darin -Something In Your SmileSatin Chaps-StompinStan Kenton -Artistry In RhythmnJeff Denson Trio and Lee Kunitz-Background MusicNat King Cole-Lush LifeJackie Gleason-Allez Vous En Go AwayGeorge and Chico Freeman - Dark BlueJames Spencer-A Julie London MemoirProject Pimento CharadeBarbara Levy Daniels- Imagination

On the show this weekend we talk to David Gasten who is the man behind a very cool compilation called "This Is Vintage Now". We will find out about his latest project and what Vintage music and lifestyle means to him. We talk watches, Chet Baker and Sinatra!www.cocktailnation.netSeks Bomba -do You Know The Way To San JoseMancini- Something For SellersSad Salamanders -The Exotic Sandy WarnerElliot Fisher-Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang101 Strings-Cha Cha ItalianoChet Baker - Let's Get LostPerry Beekman-But Not For MeCal Tjader-CoolCy Coleman-La BluesEllen La Fern-Watch What HappensDiana Krall-Besame MuchoFrank Sinatra- They Can't Take That Away From M

We take a look at the life of James Last who recently passed away, news on a tv show that is predicted to rival that of Mad Men, plus there's our look at the world of swank and I have some cool motorola commercials to hep you to.www.cocktailnation.netStereophonic Space Sound Unlimited- The Whistler ReturnsThe Secret Agents-James Bond ThemeJames Last -The Lonely ShepardSharon Marie Cline-Quiet NightsBeegie Adair-ChicagoO Som Do Jazz-White SailsTikiyaki Orchestra-Mai Tais On The MoonOrchestra Superstring- Caucasion SketchesJackie Gleason -Deep Purple Blue VelvetChet Baker -DaybreakDiana Krall-The Night We Called It A DayJoe Ferrara -The Big HurtMonty Norman -Dr No's FantasyBobby Darin -LookAt Me

well the festival season is in full swing so this week we head to Ohana Luau at the lake and talk to Sully about the lineup for 2015. We'll find out about Sid Caesars last laugh and how about the mysterious Disney island that has been closed for years, just what is the story?www.cocktailnation.netJimmy Psycho -ThunderbirdsTiki Lounge Crew -Bongo NovaWaitiki 7 -Voodoo LoveMancini-The Village InnDave Bruebeck -Mr BroadwayJetset Unlimited-Something For CatSi Zentner -Man With The Golden GunMachiniso- Percusso FrenzyChet Baker -Time After TimeMambo Zombies -AntiguaBill Evans- Beautiful LoveBarbara Levy Daniels-But LoveLarry Gelb-Love Walked InStolen Idols-Busy Port

I've always love the stories of Don Rickles and his incredibly sharp wit but most of all he is a great story teller so this week on the Cocktail Nation we have a listen to some great stories from Don and some great one liners.I've got a story about a car from the tv Show Bewitched that will go to auction this week and the Nicole Kidman movie Grace of Monaco once again has made news but for all the wrong reasons.www.cocktailnation.netBarbara Levy Daniels-The Tender TrapBeige Adair-I Could Write A BookAbbe Lane with Tito Puente -Whatever Lola WantsPerry Beekman -SoonAl Hirt-Music To Watch Girls ByPeggy Lee-BewitchedFrank Sinatra -Moonlight SerenadeHollywood Film Orchestra-Fab ChickJimmy Psycho -Fly Me To The MoonTiki Delights -SwankJackie Gleason -Sweet Sue, Just YouJR Spencer-Autumn In New YorkUptown Jazz Quartet- Take Me AwayBarbara Lusch -Light My FireAlvino Rey -Night Train

This week we talk to former life magazine, Bill Ray who captured some of the most important actors, musicians, and scientists of his generation on film.News on a big star who is on tour in Australia and how sure do you feel your job will still be in existence in ten, twenty, thirty years, the results might surprise you.www.cocktailnation.netDavid Carbonara-Bossa DeJour MantovaniProject Pimento -Shot In The DarkVirginia Schenck Midnight SunEnoch Light -Autumn In New YorkEydie Gorme- FrenesiJoe Ferrara The Big HurtArthur Lyman Group-Voodoo DreamsJulie Lyon Quintet-Love For SaleUptown Vocal Jazz Quartet DC FarewellHelen Merril- What's NewMancini -Breakfast At Tiffanys

Cocktail Nation 342 Jetset Unlimited This week we kick off a swank 2015 with Steve Greaves from the SG sound who has a new project and its called Jetset Unlimited.We'll take a look at the world of swank and a few happenings while I have been on vacation including the loss of some big names and some names you might not have heard of before.www.cocktailnation.netDavid Carbonara-Don The ManRicki Derek-SunnyJetset Unlimited Man From UncleBill Evans -Beautiful LoveCombustible Edison- LonelyvilleProject Pimento-FeverAnn Richards-An Occasional ManMarlene Ver Planck -The Way You Look TonightTiki Lounge Crew-Martini SunsetBeegie Adair-In The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningBilly May-Mission ImpossibleEsquivel-I Get A Kick Out Of YouLaurindo Almeida-The Look Of LoveJudi Silvano-You Don’t Know What Live IsJames Morrison The Play Off

Tonight, we take a look at the life of the recently departed Sam Butera with a special interview recorded back stage with Sam in 1999. I've got another track of the latest Tikiyaki Orchestra album, and news from the Martini Kings.I’ve been out record collecting again and found some fantastic original albums in the record bins of charity stores to play for you soon.www.cocktailnation.netCy Coleman ~ Playboys ThemeDom Halpin ~ Out Of The BlueSam Butera ~ Dig That Crazy ChickJackie Gleason ~ TemptationMartini Kings ~ Because of YouArthur Lyman ~ CarabuntaSylvia Telles ~ DiscussaoCocktail Angst ~ Rhumba Of The SaintsTikiyaki Orchestra ~ MakahaFisherman ~ Hell ToupeeKava Kon ~ Chinese SurferThe SG Sound ~ I Feel the Earth MoveOctobop ~ Hugged your Martian TodayRichard Cheese ~ SpidermanJack Constanzo ~ Young Man With a HornPete King ~ The Height Of The Spy Season