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Lounge Special-Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica May 10, 2025

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A Lounge special this week as we look at Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica, we’ve had an election here in Australia so in our stuff segment a story from a late forties election where the press got the result horribly wrong and we continue with the new music playing Voodoo 5 and the Midday Mai Tais fresh from a triumphant performance at Tiki Caliente. I have a recommendation of a new doco on Netflix for you and I revisit something from my early years that shaped my retro aesthetic.

New Morty Show – Ladies Man

Nutty – Frankenmunster

Mr Ho’s Orchestrotica-Mini Skirt

Enoch Light – Autumn In New York

Astrud Gilberto – Insensatez

Kenny Sasaki – Fly Me To The Island

Martini Kings – Agua de Ber

Stan Getz – Penthouse Serenade

Mark Copeland – I Happen To Like New York

Mancini – Breakfast At Tiffany’s

Dave Brubeck – Take Five

Bruno Nicolai feat Sabina Mollasse-Upper Seven

Voodoo 5 – Sonorous Desert

Midday Mai Tais – Pineapple Paradisee

Angelo Badalamenti – Freshly Squeezed

Evenings At The Penthouse-Who's Laughing Now May 09, 2025

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I had the chance to quietly get revenge simply by succeeding and let me tell you it's very rewarding.

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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

Anatomy Of A Lounge Lothario - Dai LLewllyn May 08, 2025

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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 Dai LLewllyn

Evenings At The Penthouse-Dressed for Success May 08, 2025

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I once had a meeting with a billionaire and I was surprised at how badly he dressed..sloppy clothes, food stains and crappy shoes. I walked in wearing an Italian suit and a Rolex on my wrist. It struck me as hilarious that I looked like the billionaire and he looked like the pauper.

That said I will take my style over his every day.

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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

Skip Heller Voodoo 5 Mojave After Dark -Full Interview May 06, 2025

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Last weekend I spoke to Skip Heller about his new album with Voodoo 5 called Mojave After Dark which features his new bride Lena Cardinale. Here is the full interview and we play "Opening/ Midnight at Lucca's Snakebite Lounge" as a track to go with the album.

To grab both his albums head to https://skiphellersvoodoo5.bandcamp.com/album/the-exotic-sounds-of-skip-heller

Alone With Words With Wellsy-The Way You Wear Your Hat May 06, 2025

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This week we take a look at an interesting book about Sinatra's Style

Evenings At The Penthouse-Australia's Murder Capital May 06, 2025

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Yes Adelaide I am looking at you...While Adelaide isn't the "murder capital" in a literal sense, it has gained a reputation for being one due to a few high-profile cases, including the Snowtown murders and the Truro murders. These cases have contributed to a perception of the city as a place with a high murder rate.

It's probably not true that it's dangerous ..but no offence I won't be going there any time soon!

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

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Sean Leiter May 05, 2025

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Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Sean Leiter

Lounge Life Audio Magazine-Tom Ripley May 05, 2025

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Welcome to Lounge Life Audio Magazine, where we dive deep into retro culture, literature, and the timeless countercultural movements that shaped the modern world. Today, we're exploring Tom Ripley.

Swank Advice-Change It Up May 04, 2025

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weekly musings from Koop!