Every self-respecting mid-century spy-lover has at least one Esquivel album in her possession. I have a few: Space-Age Bachelor Pad Music being my favorite. It's the ultimate in kitschy, quirky cocktail tunes from another time that, strangely, doesn't seem too out of place in the here and now. Standouts are Mucha Muchacha, Baia, Begin the Beguine and the Xylophone-Happy ditty Latin-Esque. Who can't help but succumb to the charm of all of the "zoo-zoo-wows" and "zoom-zoom-zoo-wahs"?Esquivel should be included in some sort of instant-party-kit, complete with jiggers and shaker, cocktail-length cigarette holders and a lampshade hat for that crazy guy from the office.
I'm hoping for a re-release of Merry Xmas From The Space Age Bachelor Pad, it would definitely make my Christmas merry and bright! Listening to all this Space Age Pop Jazz makes me want to go on some sort of caper. Of course, that could also be the result of a few gin gimlets. I know this music is geared a little more toward swilling martinis, I just prefer a good gimlet.
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