Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

Celebrate Halloween weekend with the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown for October 31, 2026. Host Pamela Black brings you America's Top 20 smooth jazz songs, featuring a brand-new No. 1: “Power Move” by Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan.

Hear chart favorites from Boney James, Rick Braun, Euge Groove, Lindsey Webster, Walter Beasley, Paula Atherton, Chris Standring, Althea René, and more. This week's artist spotlight features Blake Aaron with “The Way You Sway,” while the Vintage Smooth feature celebrates Babyface with “We've Got Love.” Plus, discover rising tracks and the artists knocking on the countdown's door.

Recorded at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, produced by Jason Beatty, with national chart data from Mediabase. Subscribe for a fresh two-hour smooth jazz Top 20 every weekend.

It's a new week and a new No. 1 on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown! Join host Pamela Black for the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America for the weekend of October 24, 2026, featuring chart moves, artist stories and two hours of contemporary jazz favorites.

This week's chart features Evan Taylor with Dave Koz taking the top spot with “Skate On,” plus music from Carol Albert, Euge Groove, Walter Beasley, Chris Standring, Boney James, Rick Braun, Lindsey Webster and more. The Vintage Smooth spotlight revisits Urban Knights, and a featured selection celebrates guitarist Chuck Loeb.

Recorded at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas, produced by Jason Beatty and presented by Pamela Black. Chart data provided by Mediabase. Follow the countdown every weekend and discover what's moving up the smooth jazz charts.

A new #1 on the Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown! Carol Albert takes the top spot with “Vertical Horizon” on the October 17, 2026 edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV in Las Vegas.

Discover the week's 20 hottest smooth jazz songs and contemporary jazz favorites, including Chris Standring, Hubert Eaves IV, Euge Groove, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Althea René, Jazz Funk Soul, Jacob Webb, Walter Beasley, Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan, Boney James, Maysa, Lindsey Webster, and more. This week's features also spotlight vocalist Kayla Waters and a Vintage Smooth selection from keyboardist Wayne Linsey.

This week's Smooth Jazz Top 20:

Carol Albert — Vertical HorizonChris Standring — All the Good TimesHubert Eaves IV — She Said YesEuge Groove — The PhoenixEvan Taylor featuring Dave Koz — Skate OnAlthea René featuring Ryan La Valette — El FuegoJazz Funk Soul — SimpaticoJacob Webb — It's a BoyWalter Beasley — 65 BounceAdam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan — Power MovePaula Atherton — Right on TimeBoney James — StorybookMaysa featuring JJ Sansaverino — Street LifeLindsey Webster — What Is Meant to BeNicole Henry — Everything Is FinePhillip Doc Martin — Chill PillOli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan — Yessir!Eric Essix — Streets of GoldRick Braun — Doing Everything with YouGreg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum — Jolanda

Plus: our Vintage Smooth spotlight features Wayne Linsey's “Sidekicking,” and this week's Safe Bet is Tanya Nolan's “Impossible.”

Listen to the commercial-free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps. Follow Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown for new weekly smooth jazz charts, rising jazz artists, saxophone, guitar, piano, soul jazz, and contemporary jazz hits. Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

There's a brand-new #1 on the Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown! Hubert Eaves IV rises to the top with “She Said Yes,” as Pamela Black counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America for the weekend of October 10, 2026.

Hear the latest contemporary jazz chart hits from Euge Groove, Carol Albert, Chris Standring, Jazz Funk Soul, Dave Koz, Lindsey Webster, Boney James, Rick Braun and more. Who's climbing, who's holding strong, and which artists are knocking on the door of the Top 20? Listen to the commercial-free Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, produced at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas with chart data from Mediabase.

Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs — October 10, 2026

20. Boney James — “Storybook”
19. Rick Braun — “Doing Everything with You”
18. Eric Essix — “Streets of Gold”
17. Phillip “Doc” Martin — “Chill Pill”
16. Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”
15. Maysa featuring JJ Sanseverino — “Street Life”
14. Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”
13. Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”
12. Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan — “Power Move”
11. Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”
10. Althea Rene featuring Ryan La Valette — “El Fuego”
9. Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”
8. Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”
7. Jacob Webb — “It’s a Vibe”
6. Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz — “Skate On”
5. Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”
4. Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”
3. Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”
2. Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”
1. Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”

Bonus features: The Velvet Rope: BPM (Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown & Michael Paulo) — “Gridlock” (#21); Jazz Magic: Jeff Cascaro — “Love Will Find a Way”; Vintage Smooth: The Blackbyrds — “Walking in Rhythm”; Safe Bet: Gerald Albright — “Hot Chocolate” (#22).

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There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz. On this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, Pamela Black counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, with Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan reaching the top spot with “Yessir!” Euge Groove climbs to #2 with “The Phoenix,” while Hubert Eaves IV holds strong at #3 with “She Said Yes.”

This week’s Smooth Jazz Top 20 also features Jazz Funk Soul, Carol Albert, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Chris Standring, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Lindsey Webster, Maysa, Jacob Webb, Walter Beasley, Paula Atherton, Althea René, Kayla Waters, Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan, Nicole Henry, Ragan Whiteside, Rick Braun and Eric Essix.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — October 3, 2026

Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — “Skate On”Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”Maysa — “Street Life”Jacob Webb — “It’s a Boy!”Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — “El Fuego”Kayla Waters — “Bountiful”Adam Hawley feat. Jeff Ryan — “Power Move”Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”Ragan Whiteside — “In Love Reimagined”Rick Braun — “Doin’ Everything With You”Eric Essix — “Streets of Gold”

Plus, the episode features the Velvet Rope spotlight on Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill,” a Headlining Artist selection from Fred Smith with “Skate Town,” Vintage Smooth with Tom Browne’s “Funkin’ for Jamaica,” and this week’s Safe Bet from Boney James featuring Larry Carlton.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.

There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz. On this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, Pamela Black counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, with Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum reaching the top spot with “Jolanda.” Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan climbs to #2 with “Yessir!,” while Hubert Eaves IV makes a big move to #3 with “She Said Yes.”

This week’s countdown also features Euge Groove, Jazz Funk Soul, Chris Standring, Kayla Waters, Carol Albert, Lindsey Webster, Maysa, Ragan Whiteside, Eric Darius, Rick Braun, Nicole Henry, Althea René, Paula Atherton and more.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — September 26, 2026

Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”Kayla Waters — “Bountiful”Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — “Street Life”Jacob Webb — “It’s a Boy!”Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — “Skate On”Ragan Whiteside — “In Love Reimagined”Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — “El Fuego”Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”Rick Braun — “Doin’ Everything With You”Eric Darius — “Maputo Nights”Eric Essix — “Streets of Gold”

Plus, the episode features the Velvet Rope spotlight on Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill,” a Headlining Artist selection from Zhané, and Vintage Smooth with the late George Duke.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.

Kayla Waters takes the #1 spot with “Bountiful” on this week’s Smooth Jazz Top 20. Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the biggest contemporary jazz artists, chart movement, new releases and the music shaping smooth jazz radio right now.

For listeners searching for the Smooth Jazz Top 20, the latest smooth jazz countdown, current smooth jazz charts or the top contemporary jazz songs of 2026, this week’s show features Kayla Waters, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Euge Groove, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Ragan Whiteside, Jazz Funk Soul, Mindi Abair, Lindsey Webster, Eric Darius, Chris Standring, Jacob Webb, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Paula Atherton, Walter Beasley, Althea René, Nicole Henry and Rick Braun.

Plus, Adam Hawley featuring Kat Hawley steps into the Headlining Artist spotlight with “Señorita,” Vintage Smooth turns back to 2007 with keyboardist Tim Watson and “Sunday Afternoon,” and Pamela’s Safe Bet spotlights saxophonist Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill.” Bassist Julian Vaughn featuring Adam Hawley waits just outside the countdown at the Velvet Rope with “Give and Go.”

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — September 19, 2026
20. Rick Braun — Doin’ Everything With You
19. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine
18. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — El Fuego
17. Walter Beasley — 65 Bounce
16. Paula Atherton — Right on Time
15. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — Skate On
14. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights
13. Jacob Webb — It’s a Boy!
12. Chris Standring — All the Good Times
11. Mindi Abair — Falling in Love
10. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — Street Life
9. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon
8. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant to Be
7. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
6. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
5. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined
4. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir!
3. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
2. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda
1. 🏆 Kayla Waters —Bountiful

Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week from the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas.

This week’s chart features music from Althea Rene, Nicole Henry, Rick Braun, Nicholas Cole, Paula Atherton, Walter Beasley, Jacob Webb, Carol Albert, Maysa, Hubert Eaves IV, Chris Standring, Eric Darius, Lindsey Webster, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Mindi Abair, Jazz Funk Soul, Euge Groove, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, and Kayla Waters.

Plus, Phil Perry steps into the Headlining Artist spotlight, Incognito takes us back to 1996 for Vintage Smooth, and guitarist Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan lands this week’s Safe Bet.

At the top of the chart, flutist Ragan Whiteside earns the new No. 1 with “In Love Reimagined.”

Recorded at KUNV in Las Vegas. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase. Hosted by Pamela Black.

There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz! Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, with saxophonist, vocalist and songwriter Mindi Abair claiming the crown with “Falling in Love.” Ragan Whiteside climbs to #2 with “In Love Reimagined,” while Kayla Waters moves into the #3 spot with “Bountiful.”

This week’s countdown also features music from Eric Darius, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Lindsey Webster, Jazz Funk Soul, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Euge Groove, Nicholas Cole, Maysa, Chris Standring, Bob Baldwin, Steve Oliver, Carol Albert, Nicole Henry, Paula Atherton, Rick Braun and more.

Plus, the Marquee Artist spotlight features electric violinist Ken Ford with “Jumpstart,” Vintage Smooth turns back the clock with trumpeter Michael “Patches” Stewart and “Road Song,” and Pamela’s Safe Bet looks ahead to Althea René featuring Ryan LaValette with “El Fuego.”

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the biggest songs in contemporary jazz, chart movement, artist stories and a little Vegas sparkle every week with host Pamela Black. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Produced by Jason Beatty — KUNV Studios, Las Vegas.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
20. Rick Braun — Doing Everything With You
19. Paula Atherton — Right On Time
18. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine
17. Jacob Webb — It’s a Vibe
16. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon
15. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
14. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand
13. Chris Standring — All The Good Times
12. Maysa — Street Life
11. Nicholas Cole — Green Light
10. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
9. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
8. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir!
7. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
6. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be
5. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda
4. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights
3. Kayla Waters — Bountiful
2. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined
1. 🏆 Mindi Abair —Falling In Love

There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz! Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown for August 29, 2026, culminating with saxophonist Eric Darius claiming the top spot with “Maputo Nights.” Former chart-topper Nicholas Cole remains firmly in the winner’s circle as “Green Light” moves to #2, while Mindi Abair holds strong at #3 with “Falling in Love.” 

This week’s countdown also features music from Kayla Waters, Ragan Whiteside, Lindsey Webster, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Oli Silk, Adrian Crutchfield, Bob Baldwin, Steve Oliver, Lawson Rollins, Lynn Roundtree, Chris Standring and more. Greg Manning’s “Yolanda” carries a particularly personal story, while Lindsey Webster continues her climb toward the top with “What Is Meant to Be.” 

Plus, Vintage Smooth turns back the clock with the legendary Patti Austin, the Marquee Artist spotlight features saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa, and Pamela’s Safe Bet looks ahead to “Vertical Horizon” from Carol Albert, currently sitting just outside the countdown at #22.  
 

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the biggest songs in contemporary jazz, chart movement, artist stories and a little Vegas sparkle every week with host Pamela Black. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Produced by Jason Beatty KUNV Studios Las Vegas

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 29th, 2026
20. Chris Standring — All The Good Times
19. Pieces of a Dream — Heading Out
18. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
17. Lawson Rollins — Sunset Glow
16. Lin Rountree — Flow feat. Big Mike Hart
15. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber — Boarding Pass
14. Maysa — Street Life feat. JJ Sansaverino
13. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand feat. Peter White
12. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
11. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
10. Adrian Crutchfield — Hypnotic
9. Oli Silk — Yessir! feat. Jeff Ryan
8. Greg Manning — Jolanda feat. Kirk Whalum
7. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
6. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be
5. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined
4. Kayla Waters — Bountiful
3. Mindi Abair — Falling In Love
2. Nicholas Cole — Green Light
1. 🏆 Eric Darius —Maputo Nights

Nicholas Cole hits #1 with “Green Light” on this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black!

We're counting down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, featuring today's top contemporary jazz artists and the music climbing the national charts.

This week's Top 5 features Nicholas Cole, Eric Darius, Mindi Abair, Kayla Waters and Bob Baldwin, with more music from Steve Oliver, Peter White, Ragan Whiteside, Jazz Funk Soul, Adrian Crutchfield, Lawson Rollins, Lindsey Webster, Euge Groove and more.

Plus, this week's Vintage Smooth spotlight features legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo with Sy Smith performing “Let's Stay Together.”

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.

Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 22nd, 2026
20 Hubert Eaves IV She Said Yes
19 Euge Groove The Phoenix
18 Nils Joy And Pain
17 Lin Rountree feat. Big Mike Hart Flow
16 Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino Street Life
15 Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan Yessir!
14 Pieces of a Dream Heading Out
13 Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum Jolanda
12 David Benoit & Jeff Lorber Boarding Pass
11 Lindsey Webster What Is Meant To Be
10 Lawson Rollins Sunset Glow
9 Adrian Crutchfield Hypnotic
8 Jazz Funk Soul Simpatico
7 Ragan Whiteside In Love Reimagined
6 Steve Oliver feat. Peter White Dancing In The Sand
5 Bob Baldwin HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
4 Kayla Waters Bountiful
3 Mindi Abair Falling In Love
2 Eric Darius Maputo Nights
1 Nicholas Cole Green Light

There’s a brand-new #1 song in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black.

Steve Oliver makes a four-spot jump to claim the top of the countdown with “Dancing in the Sand,” featuring Peter White. The Latin-flavored groove leads this week’s 20 smoothest jazz songs, with Bob Baldwin’s “HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)” climbing to #2 and Nicholas Cole’s “Green Light” holding down the #3 position.

Also making moves this week are Lawson Rollins, Adrian Crutchfield, Pieces of a Dream, Kayla Waters, Eric Darius, Mindi Abair, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Lin Rountree, Ragan Whiteside, Lindsey Webster, Greg Manning, Maysa, Oli Silk, Jazz Funk Soul, Kem, Euge Groove and more.

Plus, Pamela turns back the clock for Vintage Smooth with Bobby Lyle’s 1997 track “Aruban Nights,” while guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. steps into the Headlining Artist spotlight with “Can This Be Real.”

And keep an ear on this week’s Safe Bet: Herbert Ives IV and “She Said Yes,” a track sitting just outside the Top 20 and looking to make its move.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV and produced by Jason Beatty, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week, with chart data provided by Mediabase.

Your playlist. Your countdown. Your host, Pamela Black.

Original air date: August 15, 2026.

WEEKEND SMOOTH JAZZ COUNTDOWN -August 15th, 2026

20. EUGE GROOVE
“THE PHOENIX”

19. KEM
“GIVE MY LOVE” F/BONEY JAMES

18. JAZZ FUNK SOUL
“SIMPATICO”

17. OLI SILK
“YESSIR!” F/JEFF RYAN

16. MAYSA
“STREET LIFE” F/JJ SANSAVERINO

15. GREG MANNING
“JOLANDA” F/KIRK WHALUM

14. LINDSEY WEBSTER
“WHAT IS MEANT TO BE”

13. NILS
“JOY AND PAIN”

12. RAGAN WHITESIDE
“IN LOVE REIMAGINED”

11. LIN ROUNTREE
“FLOW” F/BIG MIKE HART

10. DAVID BENOIT & JEFF LORBER
“BOARDING PASS”

9. MINDI ABAIR
“FALLING IN LOVE”

8. ERIC DARIUS
“MAPUTO NIGHTS”

7. KAYLA WATERS
“BOUNTIFUL”

6. PIECES OF A DREAM
“HEADING OUT”

5. ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD
“HYPNOTIC”

4. LAWSON ROLLINS
“SUNSET GLOW”

3. NICHOLAS COLE
“GREEN LIGHT”

2. BOB BALDWIN
“HEPNOTIC (HEP IS THE NEW HIP)”

1. STEVE OLIVER

“DANCING IN THE SAND” Featuring PETER WHITE

Originally aired August 8, 2026, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black features the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, as ranked by MediaBase. From rising chart climbers to established contemporary jazz favorites, this week's countdown highlights the very best in smooth jazz with artist spotlights, exclusive features, and the stories behind today's hottest performers. 

This episode includes music from Najee & Will Downing, Everett Harp, Lindsey Webster, Maysa, Reagan Whiteside, Eric Darius, Mindy Abair, Nicholas Cole, Steve Oliver, Lawson Rollins, Pieces of a Dream, and many more. Special segments include the Headlining Artist spotlight featuring Walter Chancellor Jr., a Vintage Smooth tribute to the late guitarist Zachary Breaux, and a bonus performance of the jazz standard "Stardust."

Holding on to the No. 1 song in America for the second consecutive week is "Hypnotic" by Adrian Crutchfield, while the Safe Bet spotlight features "The Phoenix" by Huge Groove, a powerful return from one of smooth jazz's most accomplished saxophonists. 

Originally Aired: August 8, 2026

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
Hosted by Pamela Black
Produced by Jason Beatty
Chart Data Provided by MediaBase
Broadcast from the KUNV Studios at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 8th, 2026

RankArtistSong#1 | Adrian Crutchfield | Hypnotic
#2 | Pieces of a Dream | Heading Out
#3 | Lawson Rollins | Sunset Glow
#4 | Bob Baldwin | HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
#5 | Steve Oliver featuring Peter White | Dancing In The Sand
#6 | Nicholas Cole | Green Light
#7 | Nils | Joy And Pain
#8 | Mindi Abair | Falling In Love
#9 | Kayla Waters | Bountiful
#10 | Eric Darius | Maputo Nights
#11 | David Benoit & Jeff Lorber | Boarding Pass
#12 | Paul Brown | So Much To Say
#13 | Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart | Flow
#14 | Kem featuring Boney James | Give My Love
#15 | Ragan Whiteside | In Love Reimagined
#16 | Maysa featuring JJ Sansaverino | Street Life
#17 | Lindsey Webster | What Is Meant To Be
#18 | Jazz Funk Soul | Simpatico
#19 | Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan | Yessir!
#20 | Najee featuring Will Downing | Catch A Feelin'

 Adrian Crutchfield reaches the No. 1 song in America with "Hypnotic" after a remarkable 10-week climb on this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. Join host Pamela Black as she counts down the Top 20 smooth jazz songs, featuring music from Lawson Rollins, Pieces of a Dream, Bob Baldwin, Hiroshima, Paul Brown, Steve Oliver, Nicholas Cole, Najee, Kayla Waters, Lindsey Webster, Nathan Mitchell, and many more. Plus, enjoy this week's Vintage Smooth spotlight on Hiroshima, artist trivia, chart movement, and discover tomorrow's biggest smooth jazz hits before they become classics. Produced by Jason Beatty at the KUNV studios, this is your weekly destination for the best in contemporary smooth jazz.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown  - August 1st, 2026

20. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
19. Lindsey Webster – What Is Meant To Be
18. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino – Street Life
17. Ragan Whiteside – In Love Reimagined
16. Kayla Waters – Bountiful
15. Najee feat. Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
14. Eric Darius – Maputo Nights
13. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
12. Kem feat. Boney James – Give My Love
11. Lin Rountree feat. Big Mike Hart – Flow
10. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
9. Mindi Abair – Falling In Love
8. Steve Oliver feat. Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
7. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
6. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
5. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
4. Nils – Joy And Pain
3. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
2. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
1. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic

 The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown returns with the Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs in America for the week of July 25, 2026, hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty. This week's show welcomes listeners back after guest host Patrick Lamb, counts down the nation's hottest contemporary jazz hits, and features Niels claiming the #1 spot with "Joy and Pain." Hear music from Adrienne Crutchfield, Lawson Rollins, Pieces of a Dream, Bob Baldwin, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Kayla Waters, Reagan Whiteside, Eric Darius, Steve Oliver, Nicholas Cole, Mindy Abair, and more. Plus, enjoy artist spotlights, vintage smooth jazz features, and discover the next rising stars in contemporary jazz

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Top 20

20. Ragan Whiteside – In Love Reimagined
19. Eric Darius – Maputo Nights
18. Maysa featuring JJ Sansaverino – Street Life
17. Kim Waters – Sax You Up
16. Kayla Waters – Bountiful
15. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
14. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
13. Steve Oliver featuring Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
12. Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
11. Mindi Abair – Falling In Love
10. Kem featuring Boney James – Give My Love
9. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
8. Najee featuring Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
7. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
6. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
5. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
4. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
3. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
2. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic

🎵 This Week's #1 Song

Nils –Joy And Pain

Join special guest host Patrick Lamb for this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown as we reveal the Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs in America for July 18, 2026. Patrick shares stories behind his music, including Mint Condition and Horizon Line, ahead of his live performance at the Sunset Jazz Series in Las Vegas with Steph Payne.

This week's countdown features music from Skinny Hightower, Lawson Rollins, Najee, Adrian Crutchfield, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Nathan Mitchell, Bob Baldwin, Nicholas Cole, Kim Waters, Lindsey Webster, Kim Scott, Kayla Waters, Michael Mani, Ollie Silk, and more.

#1 Song of the Week: Red Lights – Skinny Hightower

Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas with chart data provided by MediaBase. Listen to the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown every week on radio stations across America or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown July 18th, 2026

20. Kim Scott – Hide & Seek
19. Kayla Waters – Bountiful
18. Michael Mani – Night Shift
17. Lindsey Webster – What Is Meant To Be
16. Kim Waters – Sax You Up
15. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
14. Steve Oliver featuring Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
13. Mindi Abair – Falling In Love
12. Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
11. KEM featuring Boney James – Give My Love
10. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
9. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
8. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
7. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
6. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
5. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic
4. Nils – Joy And Pain
3. Najee featuring Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
2. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
1. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights

 Originally aired July 11, 2026. Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. This episode features contemporary jazz favorites from Nathan Mitchell, Najee featuring Will Downing, Lawson Rollins, Skinny Hightower, David Benoit and Jeff Lorber, Adrian Crutchfield, Nils, Paul Brown, Bob Baldwin, Kem featuring Boney James, Kim Scott, Kim Waters, Adam Hawley, Nicholas Cole, Lin Rountree, Pieces of a Dream, Steve Oliver, Mindi Abair, Lindsey Webster, and Michael Mahoney. Plus, enjoy special spotlight performances from Kindred the Family Soul and Natalie Cole, along with a bonus track from Maysa. Hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty from the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas. 

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — July 11, 2026

20. Michael Mani — Night Shift
19. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be
18. Mindi Abair — Falling In Love
17. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand f/P. White
16. Pieces of a Dream — Heading Out
15. Lin Rountree — Flow f/Big Mike Hart
14. Nicholas Cole — Green Light
13. Adam Hawley — Electric f/Everette Harp
12. Kim Waters — Sax You Up
11. Kim Scott — Hide & Seek
10. Kem — Give My Love f/Boney James
9. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
8. Paul Brown — So Much To Say
7. Nils — Joy And Pain
6. Adrian Crutchfield — Hypnotic
5. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber — Boarding Pass
4. Skinny Hightower — Red Lights
3. Lawson Rollins — Sunset Glow
2. Najee — Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
1. Nathan Mitchell — Summer Time Summer Vibes

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black on 91.5 KUNV. This week's Top 20 features the hottest contemporary smooth jazz songs from artists including Nathan Mitchell, Najee, Lawson Rollins, Skinny Hightower, Paul Brown, Kim Scott, Adam Hawley, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Kem, Kim Waters, Adrian Crutchfield, and more. Plus, enjoy this week's Headlining Artist spotlight featuring Philippe Saisse performing Sunny, the Vintage Smooth selection from Marc Antoine, and discover tomorrow's hit with the Safe Bet pick from Reagan Whiteside. Produced by Jason Beatty with chart data from MediaBase, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown is your weekly destination for the best in contemporary smooth jazz.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown July4th, 2026

#20 Mindi Abair – Falling In Love
#19 Roberto Restuccia – Smooth Commodity
#18 Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
#17 Nicholas Cole – Green Light
#16 Michael Mani – Night Shift
#15 Lin Rountree – Flow (feat. Big Mike Hart)
#14 Blake Aaron – The Upside
#13 Kim Waters – Sax You Up
#12 Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic
#11 Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is the New Hip)
#10 Kem – Give My Love (feat. Boney James)
#9 Nils – Joy And Pain
#8 David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
#7 Adam Hawley – Electric (feat. Everette Harp)
#6 Kim Scott – Hide & Seek
#5 Paul Brown – So Much To Say
#4 Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
#3 Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
#2 Najee – Catch A Feelin' (feat. Will Downing)

🎉 This Week's #1 Song

Nathan Mitchell –Summer Time Summer Vibes

Welcome to the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, America's definitive weekly countdown of the nation's biggest smooth jazz hits, hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas.

This week's countdown features today's hottest contemporary jazz artists, including Kim Scott, Nathan Mitchell, Najee, Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Lawson Rollins, Skinny Hightower, Neils, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Marcus Johnson, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Michael Mani, Roberto Restuccia, Steve Oliver, and more.

Plus, enjoy this week's Headlining Artist, Vintage Smooth, Safe Bet, and discover the songs climbing the charts from coast to coast.

Whether you're a longtime smooth jazz fan or discovering the format for the first time, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the biggest hits, emerging artists, and the stories behind the music every week.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and never miss America's smoothest countdown

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown June 27th, 2026

20. Steve Oliver featuring Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
19. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
18. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
17. Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
16. Roberto Restuccia – Smooth Commodity
15. Michael Mani – Night Shift
14. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic
13. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
12. Kem featuring Boney James – Give My Love
11. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
10. Kim Waters – Sax You Up
9. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
8. Nils – Joy And Pain
7. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
6. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
5. Blake Aaron – The Upside
4. Adam Hawley featuring Everette Harp – Electric
3. Najee featuring Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
2. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
🏆 1. Kim Scott – Hide & Seek

Join Pamela Black for another exciting edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, the smoothest countdown in America, as we reveal this week's Top 20 contemporary jazz songs based on nationwide airplay. This week's chart features chart-topping performances from Blake Aaron, Adam Hawley, Najee, Will Downing, Kim Scott, Skinny Hightower, Roberto Restuccia, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Nathan Mitchell, Brian Culbertson, Adrian Crutchfield, and many more.

Highlights include Blake Aaron's climb to the number one spot with The Upside, Adam Hawley's continued chart dominance with Electric, and a special Vintage Smooth spotlight featuring Norah Jones and her timeless classic Day Is Done. Plus, Pamela shares artist stories, smooth jazz news, and the nation's hottest tracks from coast to coast.

Whether you're a longtime smooth jazz fan or discovering the format for the first time, this countdown delivers the biggest songs, rising stars, and legendary artists shaping today's contemporary jazz landscape.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Top 20 June 20th, 2026

RankArtistSong
#1 | Blake Aaron | The Upside
#2 | Adam Hawley f/ Everette Harp | Electric
#3 | Najee f/ Will Downing | Catch A Feelin'
#4 | Kim Scott | Hide & Seek
#5 | Skinny Hightower | Red Lights
#6 | Roberto Restuccia | Smooth Commodity
#7 | Lawson Rollins | Sunset Glow
#8 | Paul Brown | So Much To Say
#9 | Kim Waters | Sax You Up
#10 | Nathan Mitchell | Summer Time Summer Vibes
#11 | Bob Baldwin | HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
#12 | Michael Mani | Night Shift
#13 | Kem f/ Boney James | Give My Love
#14 | Phylicia Rae | Take Your Time
#15 | Brian Culbertson f/ Eric Marienthal | Morning Light
#16 | David Benoit & Jeff Lorber | Boarding Pass
#17 | Nils | Joy And Pain
#18 | Lin Rountree f/ Big Mike Hart | Flow
#19 | Michael Broening | Make It Last
#20 | Adrian Crutchfield | Hypnotic

This week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black, the chart is full of movement as the nation's biggest smooth jazz hits battle for position. Roberto Restuccia lands in the winner's circle with "Smooth Commodity" at #1, while Dr. Adam Hawley powers into the #2 spot with "Electric." Kim Scott continues her climb into the Top 3, and strong performances from Blake Aaron, Najee featuring Will Downing, Skinny Hightower, Brian Culbertson, Lawson Rollins, Paul Brown, and more keep the countdown sizzling from start to finish.

Plus, discover this week's Featured Artist Spotlight on Judah Sealy, the Vintage Smooth selection honoring the legendary Dexter Wansel, the Safe Bet featuring Pieces of a Dream, and the Not on the List track from Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart.

Join Pamela Black as she counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, powered by nationwide airplay and packed with artist stories, chart movement, and the smoothest soundtrack on radio

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

Week Ending June 13, 2026

RankArtistSong#20 | Norman Brown | Chillax
#19 | Nils | Joy And Pain
#18 | Gerald Albright | More Than Enough
#17 | David Benoit & Jeff Lorber | Boarding Pass
#16 | Kem featuring Boney James | Give My Love
#15 | Michael Broening | Make It Last
#14 | Bob Baldwin | HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
#13 | Kim Waters | Sax You Up
#12 | Nathan Mitchell | Summer Time Summer Vibes
#11 | Michael Mani | Night Shift
#10 | Paul Brown | So Much To Say
#9 | Brian Culbertson featuring Eric Marienthal | Morning Light
#8 | Lawson Rollins | Sunset Glow
#7 | Phylicia Rae | Take Your Time
#6 | Skinny Hightower | Red Lights
#5 | Najee featuring Will Downing | Catch A Feelin'
#4 | Blake Aaron | The Upside
#3 | Kim Scott | Hide & Seek
#2 | Adam Hawley featuring Everette Harp | Electric
🏆 #1 | Roberto Restuccia | Smooth Commodity

Not On The List (#21): Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
Safe Bet (#24): Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
Vintage Smooth: Dexter Wansel – New Beginnings

Join host Pamela Black for this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America based on national radio airplay.

This week's chart features music from Phylicia Rae, Roberto Restuccia, Brian Culbertson, Blake Aaron, Adam Hawley, Skinny Hightower, Najee, Kim Scott, Michael Broening, Lawson Rollins, Nathan Mitchell, Gerald Albright, Michael Mani, Kim Waters, Paul Brown, KEM, Norman Brown, David Benoit, Jeff Lorber, and more.

Highlights from this episode:
 🎷 Phylicia Rae remains at #1 with "Take Your Time"
 🎷 Roberto Restuccia holds strong at #2 with "Smooth Commodity"
 🎷 Brian Culbertson climbs to #3 with "Morning Light"
 🎷 Nathan Mitchell is featured in this week's Artist Spotlight
 🎷 Vintage Smooth honors the legendary collaboration of Al Jarreau and Randy Crawford
 🎷 Safe Bet pick: Adrian Crutchfield's "Hypnotic" is poised to enter the countdown soon. 

Produced by Jason Beatty and recorded at the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the nation's most-played smooth jazz songs every week.

Subscribe for new countdowns, artist spotlights, interviews, and the latest smooth jazz hits from across America.

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown June 6th, 2026
20 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
19 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
18 DAVID BENOIT & JEFF LORBER Boarding Pass
17 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
16 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
15 NATHAN MITCHELL Summer Time Summer Vibes
14 BOB BALDWIN HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
13 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
12 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
11 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
10 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
9 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
8 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
7 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
6 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
5 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
4 BLAKE AARON The Upside
3 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/Eric Marienthal
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
1 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time

Welcome to the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black, recorded at 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV Las Vegas — the best smooth jazz station in America.

This week’s countdown features the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country, powered by national airplay and packed with contemporary jazz favorites, rising hits, and legendary artists shaping the format today.

🎷 This week’s #1 song:
Phylicia Rae – “Take Your Time”

Also featuring:
• Norman Brown – “Chillax”
• Roberto Restuccia – “Smooth Commodity”
• Michael Broening – “Make It Last”
• Brian Culbertson – “Morning Light”
• Blake Aaron – “The Upside”
• Gerald Albright – “More Than Enough”
• Kim Scott – “Hide & Seek”
• Adam Hawley – “Electric”
• Najee featuring Will Downing – “Catch A Feelin’”
• TNR Collective – “Colors”
• Cindy Bradley – “Night Flight”
• Lawson Rollins – “Sunset Glow”
• Skinny Hightower – “Red Lights”
• Kem featuring Boney James – “Give My Love”

This episode also includes:
🎶 Vintage Smooth spotlight featuring Grover Washington Jr.
🎶 Artist features and smooth jazz history
🎶 National chart movement and trending contemporary jazz hits
🎶 Pamela Black’s signature Vegas-inspired presentation style

Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Listen on demand and discover why the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown continues to be one of America’s fastest-growing smooth jazz countdown shows.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - May 30th, 2026

20 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
19 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
18 BOB BALDWIN HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
17 Summer Time Summer Vibes
16 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
15 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
14 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
13 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
10 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
9 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
8 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
7 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
6 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
5 BLAKE AARON The Upside
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
3 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
1 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown returns with the biggest smooth jazz songs in the country, featuring this week’s top contemporary jazz artists, Billboard-charting favorites, and the smoothest grooves on radio. Hosted by Pamela Black on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America — this nationally syndicated countdown delivers the definitive soundtrack for smooth jazz fans everywhere. 

This week, keyboardist Michael Broening rises to the #1 spot with “Make It Last,” while Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Roberto Restuccia, Blake Aaron, Cindy Bradley, Kim Scott, Adam Hawley, Norman Brown, and Najee continue dominating smooth jazz playlists nationwide.

This episode also features:

Featured Artists Include:
 Michael Broening, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Roberto Restuccia, Blake Aaron, Adam Hawley, Kim Scott, Najee, Cindy Bradley, Norman Brown, Lawson Rollins, Carol Albert, Skinny Hightower, Michael Mani, Bob Baldwin, KEM, and more.

Produced at the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 23rd, 2026

20 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
19 BOB BALDWIN HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
18 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
17 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
16 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
15 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
14 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
13 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
12 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
11 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
10 BLAKE AARON The Upside
9 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
8 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
7 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
6 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
5 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
4 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
3 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
2 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
1 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last

Experience the smoothest countdown in America with Pamela Black on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV. This week’s May 16, 2026 edition features Gerald Albright landing at #1 with “More Than Enough,” alongside powerhouse artists including Brian Culbertson, Michael Browning, Felicia Ray, Blake Aaron, Kim Scott, Norman Brown, Lindsay Webster, Paul Brown, and more. Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, this nationally syndicated smooth jazz countdown delivers the biggest smooth jazz songs in the country, coast to coast. Discover chart movement, rising favorites, veteran legends, and this week’s Safe Bet, Jimmy B’s “Keep It Moving.” Stream, replay, and stay connected to the definitive groove guide in smooth jazz radio.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 16th, 2026
20 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
19 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
18 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
17 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
16 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
15 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
14 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
13 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
12 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
11 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
10 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
9 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
8 BLAKE AARON The Upside
7 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
6 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
5 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
4 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
3 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
2 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
1 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough

Experience this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV, the best smooth jazz station in America. Featuring the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country, this week’s chart crowns TNR Collective’s “Colors” at #1, with standout tracks from Carol Albert, Gerald Albright, Brian Culbertson, Michael Broening, Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Najee, Lindsey Webster, and more. Powered by national airplay and built for smooth jazz fans, radio affiliates, and contemporary jazz lovers coast to coast 

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - May 9th, 2026

20 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me 
19 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say 
18 WAKANA After Hours 
17 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow 
16 KIM WATERS Sax You Up 
15 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift 
14 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek 
13 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing 
12 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp 
11 BLAKE AARON The Upside 
10 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights 
9 NORMAN BROWN Chillax 
8 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time 
7 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight 
6 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity 
5 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last 
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal 
3 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough 
2 CAROL ALBERT City Walk 
1 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors 

Carol Albert rises to the top this week as “City Walk” claims the #1 spot on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown! 

Join Pamela Black from the KUNV studios at UNLV as she counts down America’s smoothest jazz tracks, featuring Norman Brown’s “Chillax” at #2, TNR Collective’s “Colors” at #3, Michael Broening, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Phylicia Rae, Najee, Lindsey Webster and more.

This week’s episode delivers chart movement, rising contenders, powerhouse veterans, vintage smooth highlights, and the signature Vegas-style presentation that makes the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown one of the smoothest rides in radio.

Powered by national airplay and produced by Jason Beatty in the KUNV Studios - Las Vegas , this is your definitive guide to the biggest smooth jazz songs in America for the week ending May 2, 2026.

Subscribe, stream, and stay connected for the best in smooth jazz radio, contemporary jazz hits, jazz music conversations, and America’s smoothest countdown.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - May 2nd, 2026

20 WAKANA After Hours
19 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
18 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
17 BLAKE AARON The Upside
16 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
15 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
14 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
13 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
12 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
11 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
10 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
9 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
8 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
7 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
6 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
5 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
4 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
3 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
2 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
1 CAROL ALBERT City Walk

The Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week, counted down from 20 to 1.

 Hosted by Pamela Black on the best smooth jazz station in America, 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas.

This week’s Smooth Jazz Countdown features the biggest tracks in contemporary jazz, including Norman Brown, Brian Culbertson, Rick Braun, Carol Albert, and more. Powered by national airplay and listener favorites, this is your definitive guide to the smoothest songs in the country right now. 

From rising artists to chart-topping veterans, discover what’s trending in smooth jazz and where your favorite songs land this week. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting into the genre, this weekly countdown delivers the perfect mix of groove, melody, and momentum.

🎷 This Week’s #1 Song: Chillax – Norman Brown
🔥 Featured Artists: Brian Culbertson, TNR Collective, Carol Albert, Gerald Albright, Najee, Kim Waters & more

👉 Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts to stay updated with the Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs every week.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - April 25th, 2026
20 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
19 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
18 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
17 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
16 BLAKE AARON The Upside
15 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
14 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
13 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
10 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
9 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
8 WAKANA After Hours
7 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
6 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
5 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
3 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
2 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
1 NORMAN BROWN Chillax

This week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the 20 smoothest jazz tracks in the country, powered by national airplay and hosted by Pamela Black. Norman Brown takes the #1 spot with “Chillax,” followed by standout performances from Wakana, Rick Braun, Brian Culbertson, and Gerald Albright.

This episode features rising momentum, chart climbers, and signature artists shaping today’s smooth jazz sound. From groove-driven instrumentals to soulful vocals, the countdown captures the pulse of contemporary jazz coast to coast.

Recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV—the best smooth jazz station in America—this week’s show also includes a bonus track and spotlight features highlighting legendary artists and emerging talent.

Listen, discover new favorites, and stay connected to the smoothest jazz music show on the air

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - April 18th, 2026

20 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
19 BLAKE AARON The Upside
18 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
17 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
16 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
15 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
14 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
13 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
12 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
11 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
10 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
9 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
8 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
7 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
6 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
5 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
2 WAKANA After Hours
1 NORMAN BROWN Chillax

This week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, we’re breaking down the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, powered by national airplay and hosted by Pamela Black. From rising stars to established legends, this chart delivers the definitive groove guide for smooth jazz fans coast to coast.

Wakana takes the number one spot with “After Hours,” marking a major moment for the international saxophonist, while Jeff Ryan, Rick Braun, and Norman Brown hold strong in the top tier. You’ll also hear standout performances from Najee, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Cindy Bradley, and more as the countdown moves through a dynamic and competitive week.

Plus, this episode features spotlight segments, artist backstories, and a featured throwback from WAR, blending classic influences with today’s contemporary jazz sound. Whether you're discovering new favorites or tracking chart movement, this is your weekly destination for smooth jazz.

Produced at KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this is the smoothest countdown in America.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 11th 2026

20 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
19 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
18 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
17 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
16 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
15 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
14 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
13 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
12 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
9 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
8 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
7 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
4 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
1 WAKANA After Hours

Live music conversations and interviews meet the smoothest sounds in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black and produced at the KUNV studios in Las Vegas.

This episode features the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country based on national airplay, including Jeff Ryan at #1 with “Speakeasy,” Wakana’s “After Hours,” and Norman Brown’s “Chillax.” From rising stars to established legends, this music interview podcast-style countdown delivers the definitive groove guide for smooth jazz fans everywhere.

Stream the full countdown, discover new artists, and experience the best in live music talk show energy—all in one place. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the format, this episode captures the pulse of today’s smooth jazz scene.

🎧 Available as a commercial-free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 4th 2026 
20 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
19 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
17 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
16 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
15 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
14 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
13 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
9 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
8 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
7 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
4 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
3 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
2 WAKANA After Hours
1 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy

Experience the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America for the week of March 28, 2026, hosted by Pamela Black and produced at 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America.

This week’s chart is led by Blair Bryant’s “Silk and Suede” holding the #1 spot, with standout performances from Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Norman Brown, Lindsay Webster, Brian Culbertson, and Greg Manning. The countdown highlights the biggest smooth jazz hits based on national airplay, bringing you the definitive groove guide coast to coast.

🎷 Featured artists this week include:
 Blair Bryant, Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Rick Braun, Third Force, Ray Obiedo, Lindsay Webster, Brian Culbertson, Norman Brown, Gerald Albright, Greg Manning, Brian Simpson, Carol Albert, TNR Collective, Gregory Goodloe, Deepak Thettu, Roberto Restuccia, Cindy Bradley and more.

📻 Listen weekly on-air or stream the commercial-free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

🔥 Discover new music, relive your favorites, and stay connected to the world of smooth jazz.

Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Chart data provided by Mediabase

 Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown March 28th, 2026
20 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
19 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love
18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
17 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
16 DEEPAK THETTU Make Me Wanna
15 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
14 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
13 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
12 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
11 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
10 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
9 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
8 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
7 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
6 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
5 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
4 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
3 WAKANA After Hours
2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
1 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – March 21, 2026 edition featuring the top smooth jazz songs in America based on national airplay.

This week’s chart includes standout tracks from Blair Bryant, Jeff Ryan, Rick Braun, Norman Brown, Lindsay Webster, Brian Culbertson, and more. From rising artists to established smooth jazz legends, this episode delivers a full breakdown of the Top 20 smooth jazz songs shaping the format right now.

Listen to the full countdown, discover new music, and stay connected to the sound of contemporary jazz radio.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more.

 Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, March 21st, 2026 
20 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
19 NELSON RANGELL The Road Home
18 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
17 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
16 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
15 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
14 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
13 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
12 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
11 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
10 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
9 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love
8 DEEPAK THETTU Make Me Wanna
7 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
4 WAKANA After Hours
3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
1 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede

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The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black delivers the Top 20 Smooth Jazz songs in America, based on national radio airplay from stations coast to coast. Recorded at 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America, this week’s countdown features chart movement, rising stars, and legendary artists shaping today’s contemporary jazz sound. 

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This episode includes standout tracks and chart climbers from Cindy Bradley, Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Greg Manning, Brian Culbertson, Rick Braun, Althea Rene, Blair Bryant, Lindsay Webster, and Third Force, whose single “Onward and Upward” lands at #1 this week. 

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Host Pamela Black guides listeners through the smoothest music on radio today with artist stories, chart insights, and the grooves defining modern smooth jazz. From saxophone powerhouses to guitar legends and rising contemporary jazz artists, this show highlights the songs dominating smooth jazz radio playlists nationwide.

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• National Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown
• Artist spotlights and chart climbers
• Vintage Smooth Jazz feature
• Rising artists to watch on smooth jazz radio

If you love smooth jazz radio, contemporary jazz, jazz guitar, saxophone grooves, and modern jazz playlists, this weekly countdown is your definitive guide to the genre.

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Produced by Jason Beatty in the KUNV Studios - Las Vegas

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - March 14th 2026
20 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
19 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
18 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
17 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
16 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
15 CARL COX Philly Strut
14 NELSON RANGELL The Road Home
13 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
12 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
11 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
10 DEEPAK THETTU Make Me Wanna
9 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
8 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
7 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
6 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
5 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
4 WAKANA After Hours
3 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
2 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love
1 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black delivers the smoothest songs in America, broadcasting from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas. This week’s chart showcases major moves across the smooth jazz airplay landscape, counting down the Top 20 Smooth Jazz songs in the country based on national radio airplay.

Rising to the #1 spot this week is flutist Althea Rene featuring Jordan Love with “Synergy,” a track blending contemporary jazz, gospel soul, and R&B influences. Close behind are Byron Miller’s “Anytime, Anyplace” at #2 and Third Force with “Onward and Upward” at #3, while Rick Braun, Deepak Thettu, Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Mindy Abair, and Brian Simpson continue climbing the chart.

This episode also features standout tracks from Brian Culbertson, Greg Manning, Vincent Ingala, Lindsay Webster, Julian Vaughn, Nelson Rangell, Gregory Goodloe, and Carl Cox, plus a Vintage Smooth spotlight on Mark Antoine and a preview of rising momentum from Michael Broening.

From the neon lights of Las Vegas to smooth jazz stations across the country, Pamela Black guides listeners through the week’s biggest smooth jazz hits, artist stories, and chart movement.

Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown for March 7th 2026

20 CARL COX Philly Strut
19 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
18 NELSON RANGELL The Road Home
17 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me
16 RICHARD ELLIOT Driftin'
15 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
14 JORDAN LOVE Starstruck
13 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
12 VINCENT INGALA That Familiar Feeling
11 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
10 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
9 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
8 WAKANA After Hours
7 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
6 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
5 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
4 DEEPAK THETTU Make Me Wanna
3 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
2 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
1 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown returns with the smoothest grooves in America, recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV and hosted by Pamela Black. This week’s chart features notable climbs, strong debuts, and familiar favorites holding their ground as we count down the Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs in the U.S. based on national airplay.

Landing at #1 this week is Byron Miller with Any Time Any Place. The countdown also features major moves from Althea Rene, 3rd Force, Mindy Abair, Vincent Ingala, Rick Braun, and more of the biggest names in contemporary smooth jazz.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the smoothest countdown in America

 This Week’s Smooth Jazz Top 20 
20 CARL COX Philly Strut
19 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
18 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
17 JORDAN LOVE Starstruck
16 NELSON RANGELL The Road Home
15 WAKANA After Hours
14 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
13 KAYLA WATERS Lush
12 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
11 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
10 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me
9 RICHARD ELLIOT Driftin'
8 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
7 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
6 DEEPAK THETTU Make Me Wanna
5 VINCENT INGALA That Familiar Feeling
4 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
3 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
2 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love
1 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place

This week on The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, Byron Miller lands at #1 with his smooth and soulful rendition of “Anytime, Anyplace.” The Detroit-born bassist, known to many as “Psycho Bass,” brings Motown roots and decades of groove to the top of the chart.

Hosted by Pamela Black and recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this national smooth jazz radio countdown features the Top 20 songs in America based on Mediabase airplay data 

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This week’s chart also features standout performances from Mindy Abair, Althea Renee, Julian Vaughn, Richard Elliot, Kayla Waters, Vincent Ingala, Blair Bryant, Ryan La Valette, Brian Simpson, Greg Manning, and more.

From Vegas lights to coast-to-coast grooves, this episode delivers polished sax lines, soulful bass, chart-climbing guitar, and contemporary jazz excellence. Whether you're a longtime listener or discovering the format for the first time, this is your definitive groove guide to the nation’s biggest smooth jazz tracks.

🎷 Produced by Jason Beatty
 📊 Chart data provided by Mediabase
 📍 Recorded at 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas

The smoothest countdown in America is back with another powerhouse edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV and hosted by Pamela Black.

This week’s chart reflects serious momentum across the format, with strong climbs, steady holds, and breakout moves from some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz.

Landing at Number One once again is keyboardist Kayla Waters with the chart-topping hit “Lush.” Raised in Los Angeles and classically trained at Howard University, Waters continues her Billboard dominance with a sound rooted in jazz, fusion, and soul.

At Number Two, saxophonist Vincent Ingala surges with “That Familiar Feeling,” while Grammy-recognized powerhouse Mindy Abair holds strong at Number Three with “Nouveau Soul.”

The Top 10 also features:

This week’s Headlining Artist spotlight shines on trumpeter Lynn Roundtree, while the Vintage Smooth feature celebrates the feel-good jazz-funk legacy of Fatburger with their upbeat rendition of “Groovin’.”

You’ll also hear chart movement from:
 Jordan Love, Blair Bryant, Nicholas Cole, Paul Taylor, Brian Simpson, Ryan LaValette, Dr. Adam Hawley, Deepak Thettu, Byron Miller, Richard Elliot, and more.

Chart data provided by Mediabase. Produced by Jason Beatty.

Whether you’re discovering new contemporary jazz or tracking the biggest smooth jazz songs in America, this is your definitive groove guide.

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Your playlist. Your countdown. Your smooth jazz authority.

Broadcast from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the definitive ranking of the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, based on nationwide radio airplay. Hosted by Pamela Black, the countdown captures the momentum of contemporary jazz as familiar favorites hold strong, rising artists make bold moves, and new grooves settle comfortably into rotation.

This week’s chart reflects a vibrant cross-section of the smooth jazz landscape, featuring standout performances from Kayla Waters, who lands at number one with “Lush,” alongside powerhouse artists including Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Adam Hawley, Vincent Ingala, Althea Rene, Nicholas Cole, Brian Simpson, Julian Vaughn, Paul Taylor, and Rick Braun. The countdown also highlights global influences, from New Zealand-based multi-instrumentalist Brian LaValette to Brazilian jazz icon Eliane Elias, showcasing the genre’s international reach.

Throughout the show, listeners are guided through rich artist backstories, chart movement insights, and the musical journeys that shape each track — blending smooth jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and contemporary production into a seamless listening experience. From rising stars to genre-defining veterans, this countdown serves as a weekly snapshot of what’s connecting with audiences coast to coast.

Produced by Jason Beatty, with chart data provided by Mediabase, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown remains a trusted source for fans, programmers, and artists alike. Whether you’re discovering new favorites, following chart trends, or simply settling in for two hours of refined grooves, this episode delivers the soundtrack for smooth jazz listeners everywhere.

 The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown returns with the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the nation, ranked by AirPlay from stations coast to coast. Hosted by Pamela Black, this week’s chart features major movers, standout debuts, and familiar favorites from artists including Brian Simpson, Rick Braun, Althea Rene, Marcus Miller, Marion Meadows, Paul Taylor, and more. From contemporary grooves to timeless melodies, this is the definitive weekly guide to what’s trending in smooth jazz radio. 

This week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, host Pamela Black guides listeners through the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America, based on nationwide radio airplay. Broadcasting from the KU NV studios on the campus of UNLV, this January 24, 2026 edition captures the momentum of the new year as chart favorites hold strong, new contenders rise, and standout tracks make big moves.

The countdown features a powerful mix of contemporary jazz icons and emerging voices, including Boney James, Paul Taylor, Chris Standring, Kayla Waters, Adam Hawley, and Richard Elliot.

This week’s Number One song belongs to bassist Julian Vaughn, whose track “Follow Me” claims the top spot after a strong climb. The show also spotlights rising artists, notable chart climbers, and a special “Vintage Smooth” moment celebrating the timeless voice of Natalie Cole.

Produced by Jason Beatty, with chart data provided by Mediabase, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown remains the definitive weekly guide to what’s trending in smooth jazz across the country. Whether you’re listening live on the radio or catching up on demand, this episode delivers a curated, coast-to-coast snapshot of the genre’s biggest songs, brightest artists, and smoothest grooves.

Broadcast from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this episode of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black delivers the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America, based on nationwide airplay.

The January 17, 2026 countdown features major chart movement, standout climbers, and a powerful mix of familiar favorites and rising contemporary jazz voices. The episode builds momentum through the Top 20 and culminates with Nicholas Cole’s “Shine” claiming the #1 spot, blending smooth jazz, gospel, and R&B influences into one of the week’s most uplifting tracks.

Listeners also hear music from genre staples and modern chart forces including Boney James, Paul Taylor, Marion Meadows, Kayla Waters, Adam Hawley, Mindy Abair, Vincent Ingala, Richard Elliot, Brian Simpson, and more — showcasing the full spectrum of contemporary smooth jazz.

With polished hosting, artist storytelling, and coast-to-coast chart data provided by Mediabase, this episode captures the sound, momentum, and community that define smooth jazz radio today

Welcome to the first Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown of 2026, broadcasting from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV and heard coast to coast. Hosted by Pamela Black, this nationally syndicated countdown delivers the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, ranked by verified airplay data from stations across the country.

This week’s show sets the tone for a brand-new year with a mix of chart climbers, longtime favorites, and fresh releases shaping the sound of contemporary jazz right now. From guitar-driven grooves and soulful saxophone melodies to elegant keyboard work and modern jazz fusion, every song reflects the depth, diversity, and evolution of smooth jazz radio.

Listeners will hear standout tracks from genre icons and chart-topping artists including Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Wayman Tisdale, Roy Ayers, Mindy Abair, Paul Taylor, Marion Meadows, Nicholas Cole, and Ryan LaValette, who claims the #1 spot this week. The countdown also highlights rising voices and independent artists making waves on Smooth Jazz Radio, proving that the genre continues to grow and thrive in 2026.

In addition to the weekly Top 20, this episode features artist spotlights, engaging storytelling, and the signature pacing that makes the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown a favorite for listeners, affiliates, and programmers alike. Whether you’re tuning in on the radio, streaming online, or catching up via podcast, this show delivers a polished, professional, and relaxing listening experience designed for smooth jazz fans everywhere.

Produced by Jason Beatty with chart data provided by Mediabase, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown remains your definitive guide to the biggest songs in smooth jazz—every week, all year long.

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown continues its year-end celebration with The Number Ones of 2025, Part 2 — the high-stakes finale counting down the Top 20 songs of the year, including the longest-running #1 smooth jazz hits of 2025.

Broadcast from the KUNV studios on the UNLV campus, host Pamela Black takes listeners deeper into the countdown, ranking every chart-topping song by how long it held the number one spot. This second installment spotlights the tracks that didn’t just reach the summit — they stayed there, defining the sound of smooth jazz throughout the year.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

From high-energy festival anthems to soulful saxophone classics, Part 2 captures the music that ruled the charts and shaped the smooth jazz landscape in 2025 — culminating with the longest-running #1 song of the year.

If you missed it, be sure to catch Part 1, featuring songs #35–21, and experience the complete two-part journey through the year’s biggest smooth jazz moments.

Your playlist. Your countdown. Where smooth jazz pays out big.

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown kicks off a special two-part year-end celebration with The Number Ones of 2025, Part 1 — a coast-to-coast journey through every song that reached #1 on the Smooth Jazz charts this year.

Broadcast from the KUNV studios on the UNLV campus, host Pamela Black begins the countdown at #35 and works up to #21, ranking each track by how long it held the top spot. This first installment focuses on the single-week chart toppers — the songs that defined moments, seasons, and moods throughout 2025.

Along the way, the show features:

From warm guitar grooves and soulful sax melodies to contemporary jazz collaborations, Part 1 sets the stage for the biggest smooth jazz moments of 2025.

Be sure to join us next week for Part 2, where we count down the Top 20, reveal the multi-week #1 champions, and spotlight the artists who truly dominated the year.

Your playlist. Your countdown. The smoothest journey in jazz.

In this week’s episode of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, host Pamela Black guides listeners through the 20 smoothest contemporary jazz tracks in the nation, broadcasting from the KU NV studios on the campus of UNLV. This holiday edition features powerful chart movement, standout new releases, and beloved favorites, all curated from Mediabase airplay across smooth jazz stations coast to coast. 

The countdown opens with flutist Althea René, followed by strong entries from Paul Taylor, Nathan Mitchell, and Dave Koz & Summer Horns, plus fresh spins from Najee, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole, Kayla Waters, Chris Standring, and the ever-inspiring Mindi Abair. Mid-show, Pamela highlights rising artists like Adrian Crutchfield, Quentin Gerard W., and multi-instrumentalist Ryan La Valette, whose “London Nights” earns the No. 2 spot this week. 

The Vintage Smooth Spotlight rewinds the groove to 1975 with the iconic trumpeter Donald Byrd and his classic “Think Twice,” a timeless blend of jazz, funk, and soul. 

This week’s Headliner Feature showcases Chicago saxophonist Andre Ward, whose smooth reinterpretation of Musiq Soulchild’s “Just Friends” delivers style, soul, and undeniable Vegas swagger. 

The countdown culminates with the No. 1 song of the week: Boney James rises three spots to claim the top position with “The Bounce,” proving once again why he remains one of contemporary jazz’s most influential and enduring voices. 

Pamela wraps the episode with gratitude for listeners nationwide, plus a bonus spotlight on guitarist Deepak B2, whose “Make Me Wanna” lands at No. 24 and promises big things in the coming year. 

Whether you're tuning in for holiday vibes, top-tier musicianship, or the nation’s definitive smooth jazz chart, this week’s Countdown delivers nothing but warm tones, uplifting grooves, and undeniable smoothness.

20 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love
19 PAUL TAYLOR It's A Brand New Day
18 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
17 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
16 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
15 ADAM HAWLEY RollerSk8
14 KAYLA WATERS Lush
13 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
12 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
11 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
10 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me
9 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
8 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
7 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
6 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
5 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
4 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
3 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
2 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
1 BONEY JAMES The Bounce

Step inside another high-roller edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black, recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV. This week’s show delivers the 20 smoothest contemporary jazz hits in the country, featuring big chart movers, new debuts, and the artists shaping today’s Smooth Jazz sound. From legendary icons to rising stars, Pamela brings her signature mix of storytelling, artist insights, and Las Vegas flair as we break down this week’s Top 20.

This episode features chart-topping tracks from Gerald Albright, Paul Taylor, Kayla Waters, Adam Hawley, Nathan Mitchell, Julian Vaughn, Mindy Abair, Nicholas Cole, Chris Standring, Quentin Gerard W., Adrian Crutchfield, and more—plus a vintage smooth spotlight on Richard Elliot with his powerhouse 2009 take on Curtis Mayfield’s “Move On Up.”

As we climb into the Top 5, Pamela highlights major contemporary jazz players including Jazz Funk & Soul, Boney James, Blake Aaron, and global multi-instrumentalist Ryan La Valette, all leading up to this week’s #1 song: “Just Doing Me” by saxophonist Marion Meadows, fresh off a breakout chart run and now holding the top of the deck.

The show also features commentary on touring artists, chart history, Billboard hits, and Vegas jazz culture—plus a special closing spotlight on flutist Althea René, whose new single “Synergy” is rising fast and poised to crack the countdown soon.

Whether you love Smooth Jazz saxophone, contemporary jazz guitar, modern keyboard grooves, or the stories behind the artists, this week’s countdown is packed with essential listening. Discover new music, revisit favorites, and stay plugged into the heartbeat of the smooth jazz scene with Pamela Black—your host, your guide, and your Vegas connection to the sound of today. Produced in the KUNV / UNLV Studios by Jason Beatty.

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The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black – December 6, 2025
20 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
19 PAUL TAYLOR It's A Brand New Day
18 KAYLA WATERS Lush
17 ADAM HAWLEY RollerSk8
16 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
15 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
14 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
13 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me
12 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
11 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
10 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
9 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
8 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
7 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
6 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
5 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
4 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
3 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
2 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
1 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black – November 29, 2025

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Get ready for another smooth and soulful ride as Pamela Black counts down the Top 20 Smooth Jazz tracks in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, recorded from the KU NV Studios on the campus of UNLV. This episode is packed with chart-climbing hits, award-nominated artists, holiday favorites, and deep-groove storytelling straight from today’s biggest names in contemporary jazz.

This week, Pamela highlights rising stars and veteran hitmakers including Roberto Restuccia, Paul Taylor, Adam Hawley, Lisa Addeo, Mindy Abair, Julian Vaughn, Nathan Mitchell, Naji, Quentin Gerard W, Boney James, Chris Standring, Jazz Funk & Soul, Adrian Crutchfield, Ryan La Vallette, Marion Meadows, and many more. Listeners will also enjoy a seasonal classic—“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell—plus a nostalgic visit to Vintage Smooth featuring Vince Guaraldi’s timeless holiday tune “Christmas Is Coming.”

As the countdown moves into the top 10, Pamela spotlights breakout artists, Grammy-nominated performers, and saxophonists and guitarists dominating the Billboard and MediaBase smooth jazz charts. This week’s #1 spot belongs to guitarist Blake Aaron with his chart-topping hit “Dare to Fly.”

You’ll also hear:

Whether you're listening from the Strip or from across the country, Pamela sets the perfect mood with a mix of storytelling, artist insight, and the smoothest grooves of the week.

20 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
19 PAUL TAYLOR It's A Brand New Day
18 ADAM HAWLEY RollerSk8
17 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
16 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
15 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me
14 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
13 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
12 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
11 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
10 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
9 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
8 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
7 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
6 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
5 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
4 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
3 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
2 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
1 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly

In this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, host Pamela Black delivers another smooth and sophisticated journey through the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, based on real nationwide airplay. Recorded at the KUNV studios in Las Vegas, this episode blends new chart movers, rising stars, veteran powerhouses, and exclusive artist spotlights—all curated to set the perfect mood wherever you listen.

We kick things off with Julian Vaughn, followed by fresh grooves from Brian Culbertson, Marcus Miller, Sheila E, and breakout guitarist Roberto Restrepo. The countdown also features standout tracks from James PJ Spraggins, Mindy Abair, Nicholas Cole, Lisa Addeo, Nathan Mitchell, and smooth jazz favorite Paul Taylor, who continues edging closer to the Top 20.

The Top 10 heats up with chart-topping legends including Najee, Chris Standring, Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Ryan LaValette, Quentin Gerard W, Marion Meadows, and the powerhouse trio Jazz Funk & Soul. Guitarist Blake Aaron holds strong at #2 for another week.

And finally, your #1 smooth jazz song in the nation is once again “So Good” by saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield—a track fueled by his unforgettable early moment on stage with Kenny G and a career shaped alongside icons like Prince, Lionel Richie, and Dave Koz.

This episode also features a special Vintage Smooth Spotlight, highlighting the iconic 1993 release “Pieces of a Dream” by Incognito featuring Maysa Leak, plus a bonus spin of Adam Hawley’s rising single “Roller Skate,” currently sitting just outside the Top 20.

Whether you're a longtime smooth jazz fan or discovering new contemporary jazz favorites, this week’s countdown is loaded with soulful sax, guitar brilliance, and groove-rich energy from coast to coast.

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20 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me
19 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
17 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
16 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
15 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
14 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
13 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
12 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
11 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
10 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
9 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
8 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
7 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
6 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
5 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
4 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
3 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
2 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
1 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good

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This week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black delivers a high-energy trip through the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits in the nation, straight from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV. Pamela brings her signature warmth, flair, and Las Vegas polish as she guides listeners through rising stars, returning favorites, and major movers on the Mediabase national chart.

The episode opens with legendary saxophonist Gerald Albright reclaiming momentum with Living My Best Life at #20, followed by standout performances from Nicholas Cole, PJ Spraggins featuring Oli Silk, Ragan Whiteside, and Mindi Abair, whose powerful single Nouveau Soul climbs three spots. The spotlight also lands on hometown hero Paul Taylor, rising five places with A Brand New Day.

Pamela then slides into the mid-chart with all-star highlights from Summer Horns (Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Mindy Abair & Aubrey Logan) and a string of fan favorites including Roberto Restuccia, Brian Culbertson, Chris Standring, and Ryan La Valette, celebrating his chart-climbing hit London Nights. A special Vintage Smooth segment pays tribute to Kyoto-born multi-instrumentalist and global groove architect Gota Yashiki, showcasing his 1997 gem European Comfort.

The top 10 delivers pure jackpot energy: Boney James at #10 with The Bounce, followed by chart-toppers from Lisa Addeo, Nathan Mitchell, Quintin Gerard W., Jazz Funk Soul, and Kirk Whalum, whose gospel-rooted elegance elevates his latest single Well Alright. At #3, Najee teams with Brian Simpson on the soaring collaboration Salvador, while #2 belongs to guitarist-producer Blake Aaron with Dare to Fly.

This week’s top spot goes to saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield, whose emotionally charged, Prince-inspired artistry sends Sooo Good straight to #1 after weeks of building momentum. Pamela wraps the episode with an “on-the-rise” pick from Adam Hawley, spotlighting his new single Roller Skate at #26 as a future chart contender.

Produced by Jason Beatty, this episode is packed with artist insights, genre storytelling, and the unmistakable glow of Las Vegas. Whether you’re a longtime smooth jazz listener or discovering new favorites, this week’s countdown delivers the brightest horns, grooves, and melodies from coast to coast.

Smooth Jazz Top 20 for 11/15/25
20 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
19 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
18 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
17 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
16 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
15 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
14 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
13 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
12 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
11 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
10 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
9 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
8 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
7 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
6 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
5 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
4 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
3 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
2 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
1 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good

From the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America — the official Mediabase chart of the week.

This episode celebrates a season of rising stars and timeless legends. Saxophonist Najee, joined by Brian Simpson, holds the top spot with “Salvador.” Close behind, Adrian Crutchfield’sSooo Good and Nathan Mitchell’sFeel the Heat keep the energy sizzling in the Top 3.

Pamela spotlights bassist Andre Berry as this week’s Headliner, revisits a Vintage Smooth gem from George Howard, and introduces fresh grooves from chart climbers including Lisa Addeo, Blake Aaron, Boney James, and Ryan La Valette.

From Las Vegas to listeners around the world, The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the definitive groove guide — your weekly soundtrack of sophistication, soul, and sunshine.

Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for 11/8/2025

20 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
19 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
18 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
17 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
16 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
15 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
14 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
13 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
12 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
11 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
10 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
9 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
8 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
7 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
6 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
5 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
4 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
3 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
2 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
1 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson

 Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — Week Ending November 1, 2025

Join Pamela Black from the KU-NV studios on the campus of UNLV for the smoothest show in America — counting down the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits from coast to coast.

This week’s lineup delivers a perfect blend of chart-topping icons, rising stars, and timeless legends. Hear fresh grooves from Boney James, Lisa Addeo, and Nathan Mitchell, alongside signature sounds from Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Pamela Williams, and this week’s #1 artist Najee with “Salvador” featuring Brian Simpson.

Pamela also shines the spotlight on powerhouse saxophonist Mindi Abair, honors vintage soul master Luther Vandross, and teases a “Safe Bet” destined for the chart—BPM’s new single “East Side Party.”

Produced by Jason Beatty, engineered by Wes Knight, and fueled by Mediabase airplay data, this episode is a groove-filled journey through the contemporary jazz landscape — smooth, soulful, and perfectly timed for your weekend.

Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for week of 11/1/2025
20 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
19 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
18 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
17 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
16 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
15 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
14 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
13 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
12 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
10 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
9 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
8 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
5 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
4 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
3 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
2 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
1 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson

From the KUNV 91.5 FM studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black takes listeners on another silky-smooth ride through the Top 20 Smooth Jazz songs in America, as ranked by Mediabase Airplay. This week’s countdown features standout performances from Ryan LaValette (“London Nights”), Lisa Addeo (“Lipstick and Moonlight”), Nathan Mitchell, PJ Spraggins, and Pamela Williams—plus a tribute to the timeless artistry of D’Angelo.

Pamela spotlights this week’s chart climbers, from Jazz Funk Soul’s groove-laden “Over Easy” to Kirk Whalum’s soulful “Well Alright,” before crowning the #1 song of the week: Brian Culbertson’s “On the Road,” featuring Marcus Miller and Sheila E.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios and produced by Jason Beatty, the episode blends smooth grooves, artist insights, and that signature Las Vegas flair—reminding listeners that jazz is alive, well, and moving coast to coast.

Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for the week of 10/25/25
20 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
19 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
18 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
17 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
16 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
15 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
14 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
13 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
12 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
11 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
10 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
9 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
8 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
7 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
6 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
5 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
4 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
3 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
2 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
1 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – October 18, 2025

Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty | Recorded at the KUNV Studios, UNLV

Step into the groove with another chart-topping edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, where Pamela Black brings you the 20 smoothest tracks shaping contemporary jazz nationwide. This week’s show delivers an unbeatable mix of legends, rising stars, and soulful collaborations.

🎷 Highlights include:

You’ll also hear chart favorites from Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Third Force, Kim Scott, and Nathan Mitchell, plus a special flashback spotlight on the great Jeff Lorber and his timeless groove “Gigabyte.”

🎶 Whether you’re a lifelong smooth-jazz fan or a new listener discovering the sound, this week’s countdown captures the heartbeat of the genre — from mellow midnight sax to high-energy horn sections.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Week Ending October 18, 2025:

From the KUNV studios at UNLV, Pamela Black guides your Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown through 20 of the week’s smoothest spins. The ride starts with Darren Rahn at #20 (“Light of the World”) and rolls through Norman Brown, Blake Aaron, Jazz Funk Soul, and a horn-powered blast from Dave Koz & Summer Horns on “Vehicle.” Mid-chart movers include Lisa Addeo (#15 “Lipstick and Moonlight”), Adrian Crutchfield (#14 “Sooo Good”), Quintin Gerard W. (#13 “Streets of Gold”), Ben Tankard (#12 “Outstanding”), Kirk Whalum (#11 “Well Alright”), and a silky Top 10 led by Walter Beasley, Nathan Mitchell, Kim Scott, PJ Spraggins, and Gerald Albright.

This week’s highlights: a Headliner feature on keyboardist Cal Harris Jr. (“Love Stories”) and a Vintage Smooth salute to Wes Montgomery (“The Shadow of Your Smile”). At the summit, Najee claims #1 with “Salvador” (featuring Brian Simpson), with Roberto Restuccia at #2 and Third Force featuring Nils holding strong at #3. Produced by Jason Beatty, engineered by Wes Knight; chart data by Mediabase—plus a bonus track to cap the hour.

Smooth Jazz Weekend Countdown 10/11/25
20 DARREN RAHN Light Of The World
19 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
18 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
17 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
16 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
15 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
14 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
13 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
12 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
11 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
10 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
9 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
8 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
5 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
4 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
3 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
1 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson

🎷 Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – October 4, 2025

Get ready for another star-studded edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, your trusted guide to the top 20 smooth jazz songs shaping the airwaves! Host Pamela Black takes you coast to coast through this week’s chart, featuring the freshest grooves, rising stars, and timeless legends of contemporary jazz.

This week’s countdown delivers standout performances from Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Brian Culbertson, Pamela Williams, Najee, Nathan Mitchell, Jeff Ryan, and more. And for a truly special moment, Craig Dobbin of the legendary fusion group Third Force joins the show to personally introduce their brand-new No. 1 song, “Show Me the Way” featuring guitarist Nils — this week’s smoothest track in America!

From funky keyboard grooves to soulful sax melodies and world-class guitar solos, this episode celebrates the spirit of smooth jazz with stories, artist insights, and the hottest chart movement. Whether you’re relaxing at home, driving down the coast, or streaming worldwide, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown is your destination for the ultimate smooth jazz experience.

📻 Produced at KUNV 91.5 FM Las Vegas and powered by Mediabase Airplay.

Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for 10/4/2025

20 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
19 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
18 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
17 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
16 JEFF RYAN Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
15 MICHAEL BROENING Together Again
14 ERIC DARIUS Too Good 2 Let Go
13 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
12 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
11 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
10 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
9 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
8 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
5 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
4 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
3 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
2 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
1 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils

From the KUNV studios at UNLV, Pamela Black guides you through the smoothest countdown in America—20 to 1—with fresh grooves, big movers, and a few surprises. This week features chart momentum from Blake Aaron (“Dare to Fly”), Quintin Gerard W. (“Streets of Gold”), and Jeff Ryan (“Missing Your Love”), plus an artist spotlight on Darren Rahn (“Light of the World”). In the Top 5, Norman Brown (“Casual Cool”), Roberto Restuccia (“De Nada”), and Pamela Williams (“Strollin’”) set the stage for a tight race at the top. 3rd Force surges to #2 with “Show Me the Way” (feat. Nils), but Gerald Albright claims #1 with “Living My Best Life.” You’ll also hear our Featured Headliner segment on the Canadian electro-jazz duo Four80East (“Cinco Cinco Seis”) and a classic moment celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire. Cap it off with a bonus “Safe Bet” pick from Lisa Addeo (“Lipstick and Moonlight”). Tap in for coast-to-coast contemporary jazz that keeps your weekend in the groove. 

Smooth Jazz Radio Airplay Chart for 9/28/25
20 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
19 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
18 GERRY SMOOT Align
17 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
16 JEFF RYAN Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
15 MICHAEL BROENING Together Again
14 ERIC DARIUS Too Good 2 Let Go
13 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
12 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
11 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
10 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
9 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
8 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
7 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
6 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
5 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
4 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
3 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
2 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
1 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life

This week on the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, Pamela Black takes you coast to coast with the smoothest sounds in America. From rising stars to genre icons, the countdown is packed with fresh grooves, big moves, and a few surprises along the way.

Highlights include Kim Waters kicking things off at #20 with his soulful sax, Quentin Gerard W.’s meteoric climb into the top 20, and Kirk Whalum bringing his signature gospel-infused sound into the spotlight. We also celebrate legends like Walter Beasley and Gerald Albright, while Pamela Williams lights up the chart with her creative energy at #3.

The countdown builds to an exciting finish as Norman Brown claims the #1 spot with “Casual Cool,” proving once again why he’s one of smooth jazz’s most consistent hitmakers. Plus, we honor the timeless legacy of Ramsey Lewis in our Vintage Smooth feature and spotlight new music from Embassy featuring Tim Bowman in the Safe Bet pick.

Whether you’re relaxing at home or cruising on the road, this episode delivers the definitive soundtrack for your weekend.

This week’s Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown takes you on a soulful ride through the smoothest tracks in the country, recorded live from the KUNV studios at UNLV. Hosted by Pamela Black, the countdown delivers fresh grooves, big moves, and plenty of surprises.

We start at #20 with Bay Area saxophonist Greg Chambers and his soulful “LA Sunset,” then move through highlights like flautist Kim Scott’s “Ama de la Spawn” (#18), keyboardist Nathan Mitchell’s “Feel the Heat” (#16), and the chart-savvy Brian Culbertson teaming with Marcus Miller and Sheila E on “On the Road” (#15).

The energy builds with Kim Waters at #13, Najee featuring Brian Simpson at #11, and our featured headliner Cindy Bradley, whose bright trumpet tone shines on “Footprints.” As we enter the Top 10, heavy-hitters like Greg Manning, Third Force, Walter Beasley, and Bay Area guitarist Ray Obiedo keep the countdown fresh and diverse.

The Top 5 turns up the heat with Eric Darius (#5), Pamela Williams (#4), Gerald Albright (#3), and Norman Brown (#2). Finally, the #1 spot belongs to Grammy-winning producer and keyboardist Michael Broening with his hit “Together Again,” closing the show on a note of pure smooth jazz magic.

The countdown also spotlights sax legend Kirk Whalum with his new single “Well Alright” and a “safe bet” track from Blake Aaron, hinting at future chart success.

September 13th, 2025
20) Greg Chambers — LA Sunset
19) Gerry Smoot — Align
18) Kim Scott — Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
17) Nicholas Cole — Blue Magic
16) Nathan Mitchell — Feel The Heat
15) Brian Culbertson — On The Road f/Marcus Miller & Sheila E
14) Jeff Ryan — Missing Your Love f/Adam Hawley
13) Kim Waters — The Pacemaker
12) Roberto Restuccia — De Nada
11) Najee — Salvador f/Brian Simpson
10) Greg Manning — Now And Forever
09) PJ Spraggins — High Five f/Oli Silk
08) 3rd Force — Show Me The Way f/Nils
07) Ben Tankard — Outstanding
06) Walter Beasley — Lazy Afternoon
05) Eric Darius — Too Good 2 Let Go
04) Pamela Williams — Strollin'
03) Gerald Albright — Living My Best Life
02) Norman Brown — Casual Cool
01) Michael Broening — Together Again

Join Pamela Black from the KUNV studios in Las Vegas for another edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, your definitive guide to the top 20 smooth jazz songs of the week. This episode features fresh grooves and chart-topping favorites from artists like Kim Scott, Brian Culbertson, Najee, Nicholas Cole, Pamela Williams, Norman Brown, Michael Broening, and this week’s #1, Eric Darius with Too Good to Let Go. Along the way, enjoy artist spotlights, a “Vintage Smooth” classic from Shakatak, and our “Safe Bet” pick from Darren Rahn — plus behind-the-music stories that bring the smooth jazz scene to life. 

Smooth Jazz Radio Airplay Chart for the week ending 9/5/25
20. Kim Scott – Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
19. Brian Culbertson – On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
18. Najee – Salvador f/Brian Simpson
17. Roberto Restuccia – De Nada
16. Gerry Smoot – Align
15. Walter Beasley – Lazy Afternoon
14. Jeff Ryan – Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
13. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
12. 3rd Force – Show Me The Way f/Nils
11. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker
10. PJ Spraggins – High Five f/Oli Silk
9. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset
8. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic
7. Ben Tankard – Outstanding
6. Pamela Williams – Strollin’
5. Greg Manning – Now And Forever
4. Gerald Albright – Living My Best Life
3. Norman Brown – Casual Cool
2. Michael Broening – Together Again
1. Eric Darius – Too Good 2 Let Go

From the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. This week’s chart is packed with fresh grooves, big leaps, and superstar performances from legends and rising stars alike. Eric Darius claims the number one spot with “Too Good 2 Let Go,” while standout tracks from Michael Broening, Norman Brown, Greg Manning, and Nicholas Cole keep the momentum flowing. Along the way, Pamela spotlights inspiring artist backstories—from global tours and Grammy wins to personal triumphs offstage—bringing listeners closer to the music they love. Plus, hear bonus spins and featured tracks from artists just outside the countdown, proving why smooth jazz continues to thrive coast-to-coast.

Smooth Jazz Radio Airplay Chart August 24th 2025 - courtesy of Mediabase
20. GERRY SMOOT — Align
19. KIM SCOTT — Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
18. PHYLICIA RAE — No Regrets f/Norman Brown
17. ROBERTO RESTUCCIA — De Nada
16. NAJEE — Salvador f/Brian Simpson
15. 3RD FORCE — Show Me The Way f/Nils
14. WALTER BEASLEY — Lazy Afternoon
13. BRIAN SIMPSON — Under The Stars
12. JEFF RYAN — Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
11. PJ SPRAGGINS — High Five f/Oli Silk
10. BEN TANKARD — Outstanding
9. GERALD ALBRIGHT — Living My Best Life
8. PAMELA WILLIAMS — Strollin'
7. NICHOLAS COLE — Blue Magic
6. KIM WATERS — The Pacemaker
5. GREG CHAMBERS — LA Sunset
4. GREG MANNING — Now And Forever
3. NORMAN BROWN — Casual Cool
2. MICHAEL BROENING — Together Again
1. ERIC DARIUS — Too Good 2 Let Go 

On this special Back to Campus edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, guest host Sean U steps in for the legendary Pamela Black to guide you through the smoothest charting jazz songs from coast to coast. Broadcasting from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, Sean celebrates the start of the Fall 2025 semester with a mix of rising hits, timeless favorites, and his own brand-new single, Handcrafted. From fresh chart debuts to former #1s making their final appearances, it’s two hours of smooth jazz energy, artist insights, and back-to-school vibes you won’t want to miss 

Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown for the week of July 17- 23rd 2025
20 KIM SCOTT – Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
19 3RD FORCE – Show Me The Way f/Nils
18 RYAN LA VALETTE – Release Me
17 PIECES OF A DREAM – We Got This
16 GERRY SMOOT – Align
15 GERALD ALBRIGHT – Living My Best Life
14 MINDI ABAIR – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
13 BEN TANKARD – Outstanding
12 PJ SPRAGGINS – High Five f/Oli Silk
11 JEFF RYAN – Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
10 PAMELA WILLIAMS – Strollin’
9️⃣ BRIAN SIMPSON – Under The Stars
8️⃣ PHYLICIA RAE – No Regrets f/Norman Brown
7️⃣ NORMAN BROWN – Casual Cool
6️⃣ KIM WATERS – The Pacemaker
5️⃣ ERIC DARIUS – Too Good 2 Let Go
4️⃣ GREG MANNING – Now And Forever
3️⃣ GREG CHAMBERS – LA Sunset
2️⃣ MICHAEL BROENING – Together Again
1️⃣ NICHOLAS COLE – Blue Magic

🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – August 16, 2025
Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Wesley Knight

With coast-to-coast chart data from Mediabase, this episode blends deep grooves, artist insights, and pure smooth jazz excellence. Whether you’re driving, relaxing, or just vibing out—this is your sonic soul food.

Week Ending: August 16, 2025
Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty

20. Richard Elliot - Straight Up Down
19. Pieces of a Dream - We Got This
18. Gerry Smoot - Align
17. Kim Scott - Alma de Lisbon f/ Kevin Wooten
16. Gerald Albright - Living My Best Life
15. Jeff Ryan - Missing Your Love f/ Adam Hawley
14. PJ Spraggins - High Five f/Oli Silk
13. Ben Tankard - Outstanding
12. Ryan La Valette - Release Me
11. Pamela Williams - Strollin'

10. Mindi Abair - Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
9. Norman Brown - Casual Cool
8. Phylicia Rae - No Regrets f/ Norman Brown
7. Brian Simpson - Under the Stars
6. Michael Broening - Together Again
5. Eric Darius - Too Good 2 Let Go
4. Kim Waters - The Pacemaker
3. Nicholas Cole - Blue Magic
2. Greg Manning - Now and Forever
1. Greg Chambers - LA Sunset

🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – August 9, 2025
Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty

Get ready to turn up the heat with this week’s red-hot edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown! From soulful saxophones to lush keys and a history-making bassist at #1, Pamela Black guides you through the nation’s most played smooth jazz tracks—complete with artist backstories, fun facts, and a little caramel-flavored charm.

🎶 Highlights this week:

With coast-to-coast chart data from Mediabase, this episode blends deep grooves, artist insights, and pure smooth jazz excellence. Whether you’re driving, relaxing, or just vibing out—this is your sonic soul food.

Week Ending: August 9, 2025
Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty

20. Kim Scott – Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
19. PJ Spraggins – High Five f/Oli Silk
18. Saxl Rose – Sunset f/Kayla Waters
17. Pieces of a Dream – We Got This
16. Jeff Ryan – Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
15. Tanya Nolan – Like Water
14. Ben Tankard – Outstanding
13. Pamela Williams – Strollin’
12. Richard Elliot – Straight Up Down
11. Norman Brown – Casual Cool

10. Ryan La Valette – Release Me
9. Michael Broening – Together Again
8. Eric Darius – Too Good 2 Let Go
7. Greg Manning – Now And Forever
6. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
5. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset
4. Mindi Abair – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
3. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic
2. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker
1. Phylicia Rae – No Regrets f/Norman Brown

This week on the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown with Pamela Black, the groove is on fire as we celebrate chart-toppers, big movers, and heartfelt tributes. Mindy Abair claims the #1 spot with her Catalina-inspired hit Ooh-Ah Catalina, while Kim Waters, Ryan LaValette, and Nicholas Cole keep the energy flowing in the top five.

We also pause to honor the life and legacy of jazz legend Chuck Mangione, whose timeless music continues to inspire smooth jazz fans worldwide. Plus, enjoy fresh grooves from Pieces of a Dream, Pamela Williams, Brian Simpson, and more as we guide you through the smoothest 20 songs on the air this week.

🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – Week of August 2, 2025

20. Ben Tankard – Outstanding
19. Pieces of a Dream – We Got This
18. Pamela Williams – Strollin’
17. Jeff Lorber – Teardrops In The Rain
16. Deepak Thettu – Timeless Love
15. Bob James & Dave Koz – New Hope
14. Tanya Nolan – Like Water
13. Norman Brown – Casual Cool
12. Eric Darius – Too Good 2 Let Go
11. Michael Broening – Together Again
10. Richard Elliot – Straight Up Down
9. Saxl Rose f/Kayla Waters – Sunset
8. Greg Manning – Now And Forever
7. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset
6. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
5. Phylicia Rae f/Norman Brown – No Regrets
4. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic
3. Ryan La Valette – Release Me
2. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker
1. Mindi Abair – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)

On this week’s Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, Ryan La Valette holds the top spot with his undeniable hit Release Me, while Mindi Abair’s breezy Catalina-inspired Oooh-Aah makes a strong push at #2. Phylicia Rae and Norman Brown team up on the soulful No Regrets, landing at #3, and Nicholas Cole’s lush Blue Magic keeps climbing.

We’ve got dual sunsets from Greg Chambers and Saxl Rose lighting up the mid-chart, while icons like Kim Waters, Richard Elliot, and Norman Brown keep the groove steady. Don’t miss throwback vibes, rising stars, and that one song just waiting to break into next week’s Top 20.

Hosted by Pamela Black, it’s two hours of the smoothest charting jazz on the air—delivered with soul, style, and a whole lot of class.

Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown 

20. PIECES OF A DREAM – We Got This
19. BEN TANKARD – Outstanding
18. MICHAEL MANI – Triangles
17. BOB JAMES & DAVE KOZ – New Hope
16. NORMAN BROWN – Casual Cool
15. ERIC DARIUS – Too Good 2 Let Go
14. MICHAEL BROENING – Together Again
13. TANYA NOLAN – Like Water
12. GREG MANNING – Now And Forever
11. JEFF LORBER – Teardrops In The Rain
10. BRIAN SIMPSON – Under The Stars
9. SAXL ROSE – Sunset f/Kayla Waters
8. GREG CHAMBERS – LA Sunset
7. DEEPAK THETTU – Timeless Love
6. RICHARD ELLIOT – Straight Up Down
5. KIM WATERS – The Pacemaker
4. NICHOLAS COLE – Blue Magic
3. PHYLICIA RAE – No Regrets f/Norman Brown
2. MINDI ABAIR – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
1. RYAN LA VALETTE – Release Me

🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown
Week of June 19th 2025

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Ryan La Valette – Release MeMindi Abair – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)Phylicia Rae – No Regrets (feat. Norman Brown)Richard Elliot – Straight Up DownDeepak Thettu – Timeless LoveSaxl Rose – Sunset (feat. Kayla Waters)Kim Waters – The PacemakerJeff Lorber – Teardrops in the RainTanya Nolan – Like WaterNicholas Cole – Blue MagicMichael Mani – TrianglesGreg Chambers – LA SunsetBrian Simpson – Under the StarsGreg Manning – Now and ForeverLin Rountree – So NaturallyBob James & Dave Koz – New HopeMichael Broening – Together AgainPieces of a Dream – We Got ThisPeter White – CataloniaBen Tankard – Outstanding

🎷 SMOOTH JAZZ RADIO TOP 20 COUNTDOWN 🎷
July 12th 2025

20. Michael Broening – Together Again
19. J. White – On Ya Feet
18. Adam Hawley – Absolute Love f/Judah Sealy
17. Greg Manning – Now And Forever
16. Bob James & Dave Koz – New Hope
15. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset
14. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic
13. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker
12. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
11. Lin Rountree – So Naturally
10. Jeff Lorber – Teardrops In The Rain
9. Tanya Nolan – Like Water
8. Peter White – Catalonia
7. Michael Mani – Triangles
6. Mindi Abair – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
5. Richard Elliot – Straight Up Down
4. Phylicia Rae – No Regrets f/Norman Brown
3. Deepak Thettu – Timeless Love
2. Ryan La Valette – Release Me
1. Saxl Rose – Sunset f/Kayla Waters

🎷 Happy Smooth Jazz Summer! 🎷

This week, it's a special edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown!
Smooth jazz sensation Michael Mani is guest-hosting the count of the Top 20 Songs of the Smooth Jazz Summer (so far)—just in time for a soulful 4th of July weekend!

🎧 Tune in live or stream the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

🟣 This Summers Top 20 (so far)

20. Kirk Whalum – Pillow Talk
19. Patches Stewart – Soul Serenade
18. Jazz in Pink (feat. Gail Jhonson) – Expansions
17. Mindi Abair – Oooh‑Aah (Catalina)
16. Shaun LaBelle (feat. Maysa & Bobby Lyle) – Mon Cher Amour
15. Vincent Ingala – Let’s Get To It
14. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
13. Nils – It Can Happen
12. Ryan La Valette – Release Me
11. Saxl Rose (feat. Kayla Waters) – Sunset
10. Phylicia Rae (feat. Norman Brown) – No Regrets
9. Cal Harris Jr. – Love Stories
8. Bob James & Dave Koz – New Hope
7. Jeff Lorber – Teardrops In The Rain
6. Michael Mani –Triangles
5. Peter White – Catalonia
4. Adam Hawley – Absolute Love
3. Tanya Nolan – Like Water
2. Deepak Thettu – Timeless Love
1. Lin Rountree – So Naturally

 Lin Rountree – “So Naturally” (Official Audio)

Pamela Black is back with another edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, and this week, there's a brand-new number one song!

🎷 Catch the countdown live every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on 91.5 Jazz and More, featuring:

🎶 Programming Note: Don’t miss next week’s special edition — it’s the Top 20 Songs of Smooth Jazz Summer (So Far) featuring special guest host Michael Mani.

Smooth Jazz Radio Chart for June 28th 2025

20. Weekend Games – Rob Zinn
19. On Ya Feet – J. White
18. The Pacemaker – Kim Waters
17. LA Sunset – Greg Chambers
16. Expansions – Jazz In Pink
15. New Hope – Bob James & Dave Koz
14. Under The Stars – Brian Simpson
13. Oooh-Aah (Catalina) – Mindi Abair
12. Teardrops In The Rain – Jeff Lorber
11. Like Water – Tanya Nolan
10. Let’s Get To It – Vincent Ingala
9. Release Me – Ryan La Valette
8. Straight Up Down – Richard Elliot
7. No Regrets – Phylicia Rae f/Norman Brown
6. Absolute Love – Adam Hawley
5. Sunset – Saxl Rose f/Kayla Waters
4. Timeless Love – Deepak Thettu
3. Catalonia – Peter White
2. Triangles – Michael Mani
1. So Naturally – Lin Rountree 

20. Weekend Games – Rob Zinn f/ Michael Paulo
➡️ YouTube (Facebook Trailer)

19. LA Sunset – Greg Chambers
➡️ YouTube

18. Turn Another Corner – Doug Jones
➡️ YouTube

17. Expansions – Jazz in Pink
➡️ YouTube

16. The Pacemaker – Kim Waters
➡️ YouTube

15. New Hope – Bob James & Dave Koz
➡️ YouTube

14. Oooh‑Aah (Catalina) – Mindi Abair
➡️ (No direct link, but seeMindi Abair’s channel)

13. Under The Stars – Brian Simpson
➡️ YouTube

12. Teardrops In The Rain – Jeff Lorber
➡️ YouTube

11. Release Me – Ryan La Valette
➡️ YouTube

10. Like Water – Tanya Nolan
➡️ YouTube

9. Straight Up Down – Richard Elliot
➡️ YouTube

8. Absolute Love – Adam Hawley
➡️ YouTube

7. Sunset – Saxl Rose f/ Kayla Waters
➡️ YouTube (Live)

6. Let’s Get To It – Vincent Ingala
➡️ YouTube

5. No Regrets – Phylicia Rae f/ Norman Brown
➡️ YouTube

4. Catalonia – Peter White
➡️ YouTube

3. Timeless Love – Deepak Thettu
➡️ YouTube (Playlist)

2. So Naturally – Lin Rountree
➡️ YouTube

1. Triangles – Michael Mani
➡️ YouTube

🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown (with YouTube Links)

20. Kim Waters –The Pacemaker
➡️ YouTube

19. Rob Zinn ft. Michael Paulo –Weekend Games
➡️ YouTube (Facebook Trailer)

18. Jazz in Pink –Expansions
➡️ YouTube

17. Bob James & Dave Koz –New Hope
➡️ YouTube

16. Brian Simpson –Under The Stars
➡️ YouTube

15. Ryan La Valette –Release Me
➡️ YouTube

14. Richard Elliot –Straight Up Down
➡️ YouTube

13. Jeff Lorber –Teardrops In The Rain
➡️ YouTube

12. Kirk Whalum –Pillow Talk
➡️ YouTube Search

11. Phylicia Rae ft. Norman Brown –No Regrets
➡️ YouTube

10. Doug Jones –Turn Another Corner
➡️ YouTube

9. Cal Harris Jr. –Love Stories
➡️ YouTube

8. Tanya Nolan –Like Water
➡️ YouTube

7. Saxl Rose ft. Kayla Waters –Sunset
➡️ YouTube (Live)

6. Adam Hawley –Absolute Love
➡️ YouTube

5. Lin Rountree –So Naturally
➡️ YouTube

4. Peter White –Catalonia
➡️ YouTube

3. Deepak Thettu –Timeless Love
➡️ YouTube

2. Michael Mani –Triangles
➡️ YouTube

1. Vincent Ingala –Let’s Get To It
➡️ YouTube

 🎷 It’s the first Smooth Jazz Countdown of the summer—welcome to the Vegas Jazz Countdown!
This week, we crowned a brand-new number one: Vincent Ingala’s “Let’s Get To It.”
🎶 Catch the full countdown every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon—or stream it anytime, anywhere, on your favorite podcast platform.

20. Special EFX – "Meant To Be" (feat. Chieli Minucci)
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19. Ryan La Valette – "Release Me"
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18. Jazz In Pink – "Expansions"
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17. Brian Simpson – "Under The Stars"
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16. Bob James & Dave Koz – "New Hope"
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15. Richard Elliot – "Straight Up Down"
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14. Saxl Rose – "Sunset" (feat. Kayla Waters)
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13. Jeff Lorber – "Teardrops In The Rain"
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12. Nils – "It Can Happen"
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11. Phylicia Rae – "No Regrets" (feat. Norman Brown)
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10. Cal Harris Jr. – "Love Stories"
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9. Tanya Nolan – "Like Water"
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8. Doug Jones – "Turn Another Corner"
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7. Lin Rountree – "So Naturally"
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6. Kirk Whalum – "Pillow Talk"
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5. Peter White – "Catalonia"
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4. Deepak Thettu – "Timeless Love"
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3. Michael Mani – "Triangles"
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2. Adam Hawley – "Absolute Love" (feat. Judah Sealy)
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1. Vincent Ingala – "Let's Get To It"
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The Vegas Jazz Countdown is recorded at the KUNV Studios in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The show is created and produced by Jason Beatty, recorded by Wesley Knight, and written and hosted by Pamela Black.

The Vegas Jazz Countdown is available for syndication at no cost to radio stations worldwide.
For more information, please contact jason.beatty@unlv.edu.

Tracklist
#20: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#19: Richard Elliot - "Straight Up Down"
#18: Brian Simpson - "Under the Stars"
#17: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)"
#16: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
Near Miss: Julian Vaughn - "Gratified"
#15: Bob James & Dave Koz - "New Hope"
#14: Saxl Rose - "Sunset (ft. Kayla Waters)"
#13: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
#12: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#11: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
Featured Artist: Kirk Whalum - "Ruby Ruby Ruby (ft. Earl Klugh)"
#10: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally"
#9: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#8: Peter White - "Catalonia"
#7: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#6: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
Throwback: Joe Sample - "Snowflake"
#5: Michael Mani - "Triangles"
#4: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#3: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"
#2: Vincent Ingala - "Let's Get to It"
#1: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
Artist to Watch: Greg Manning - "Now and Forever"

Tracklist
#20: Bob James & Dave Koz - "New Hope"
#19: Saxl Rose - "Sunset (ft. Kayla Waters)"
#18: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)"
#17: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#16: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
Near Miss: Brian Simpson - "Under the Stars"
#15: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#14: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally"
#13: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
#12: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"
#11: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
Featured Artist: Jonathan Butler - "Superwoman"
#10: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#9: Peter White - "Catalonia"
#8: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#7: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
#6: Michael Mani - "Triangles"
Throwback: Bobbi Humphrey - "Satin Doll"
#5: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
#4: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#3: Vincent Ingala - "Let's Get to It"
#2: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#1: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
Artist to Watch: Jazz in Pink - Expansions (ft. Gail Jhonson)

Tracklist
#20: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk"
#19: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)"
#18: Bob James & Dave Koz - "New Hope"
#17: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#16: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
Near Miss: Greg Chambers - "LA Sunset"
#15: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally"
#14: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
#13: Michael Mani - "Triangles"
#12: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"
#11: Peter White - "Catalonia"
Featured Artist: Spyro Gyra - "Morning Dance"
#10: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#9: Vincent Ingala - "Let's Get to It"
#8: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#7: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#6: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
Throwback: Herbie Hancock - "Stitched Up (ft. John Mayer)"
#5: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#4: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#3: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#2: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#1: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
Artist to Watch: Brian Simpson - "Under the Stars"

Tracklist
#20: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk"
#19: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
#18: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#17: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#16: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally"
Near Miss: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)"
#15: Michael Mani - "Triangles"
#14: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
#13: Peter White - "Catalonia"
#12: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"
#11: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
Featured Artist: Keiko Matsui - "Reflections"
#10: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
#9: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#8: Vincent Ingala - "Let's Get to It"
#7: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#6: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
Throwback: Yellowjackets - "A Walk in the Park"
#5: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
#4: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#3: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#2: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#1: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
Artist to Watch: Ryan La Valette - "Release Me"

Tracklist
#20: Michael Mani - "Triangles"
#19: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
#18: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
#17: Vincent Ingala - "Let's Get to It"
#16: Peter White - "Catalonia"
Near Miss: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk"
#15: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
#14: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
#13: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"
#12: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#11: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
Featured Artist: Darren Motamedy - "Real Love"
#10: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#9: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#8: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#7: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#6: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
Throwback: Donald Fagen - "The Goodbye Look"
#5: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#4: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#3: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#2: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#1: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
Artist to Watch: Saxl Rose - "Sunset (ft. Kayla Waters)"

Tracklist
#20: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally"
#19: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
#18: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"
#17: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#16: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
Near Miss: Patrick Lamb - "Mint Condition"
#15: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"
#14: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#13: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
#12: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
#11: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
Featured Artist: Paul Brown - "Angel"
#10: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#9: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
#8: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#7: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#6: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
Throwback: The Rippingtons - "She Likes to Watch (ft. Russ Freeman)"
#5: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#4: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#3: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#2: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#1: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
Artist to Watch: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets"

Tracklist
#20: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
#19: Adam Hawley - "Absolute Love"
#18: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"
#17: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#16: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
Near Miss: Peter White - "Catalonia"
#15: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
#14: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#13: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#12: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#11: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
Featured Artist: Jeff Golub - "Jesus Children of America"
#10: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#9: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#8: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#7: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
#6: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
Throwback: Norman Connors - "River of Love"
#5: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#4: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#3: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#2: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#1: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
Artist to Watch: Deepak Thettu - "Timeless Love"

Tracklist
#20: Chris "Big Dog" Davis - "Passion"
#19: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"
#18: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain"
#17: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#16: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
Near Miss: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"
#15: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#14: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#13: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#12: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#11: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
Featured Artist: Oli Silk - "Every Single Way (ft. Hollie Petrie)"
#10: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#9: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#8: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#7: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#6: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
Throwback: George Benson - "Summer Breeze (ft. Al Jarreau)"
#5: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
#4: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#3: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#2: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#1: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
Artist to Watch: Michael "Patches" Stewart - "Soul Serenade"

Tracklist
#20: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#19: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"
#18: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk"
#17: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#16: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
Near Miss: Special EFX - "Meant to Be (ft. Chieli Minucci)"
#15: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#14: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#13: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#12: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#11: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
Featured Artist: Tim Bowman - "Just Another Day"
#10: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#9: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#8: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#7: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#6: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
Throwback: Jimmy Sommers - "Promise Me"
#5: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#4: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#3: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#2: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
#1: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You ft. Nathan East)"
Artist to Watch: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water"

Tracklist
#20: BPM - "Seriously?"
#19: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk"
#18: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"
#17: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#16: Nils - "It Can Happen"
Near Miss: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"
#15: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#14: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#13: Boney James - "Sugar (ft. Rick Braun)"
#12: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#11: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
Featured Artist: Lin Rountree - "Think of Me (ft. Jessica Jolia)"
#10: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#9: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#8: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#7: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#6: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
Throwback: Art Porter - "One More Chance (ft. Lalah Hathaway)"
#5: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
#4: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#3: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#2: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#1: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
Artist to Watch: Richard Elliot - "Straight Up Down"

Tracklist
#20: Doug Jones - "Turn Another Corner"
#19: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie
#18: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#17: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#16: Nils - "It Can Happen"
Near Miss: Boney James - "Sugar"
#15: BPM - "Seriously?"
#14: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"
#13: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#12: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#11: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
Featured Artist: Vincent Ingala - "Free (Ft. Lindsey Webster)"
#10: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#9: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#8: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
#7: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#6: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
Throwback: Zachary Breaux - "Goin' Out of My Head"
#5: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#4: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#3: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)
#2: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#1: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
Artist to Watch: Cal Harris Jr. - "Love Stories"

Tracklist
#20: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"
#19: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#18: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#17: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"
#16: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
Near Miss: Braxton Brothers - "Tonight"
#15: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#14: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#13: BPM - "Seriously?"
#12: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#11: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
Featured Artist: Groove Theory: "Hello It's Me"
#10: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#9: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#8: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#7: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#6: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
Throwback: Michael Ward - "Making Love"
#5: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
#4: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#3: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#2: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#1: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
Artist to Watch: Vincent Ingala - "Let's Get to It"

Tracklist
#20: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails"
#19: Nils - "It Can Happen"
#18: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"
#17: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#16: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
Near Miss: Kirk Whalum - "Pillow Talk"
#15: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#14: BPM - "Seriously?"
#13: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#12: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#11: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
Featured Artist: Angie Stone - "More Than a Woman (Ft. Calvin)"
#10: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#9: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#8: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#7: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#6: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
Throwback: Ronny Jordan - "Summer Smile"
#5: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (Ft. Nathan East)"
#4: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#3: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#2: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#1: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
Artist to Watch: Paul Taylor - "Forever More"

Tracklist
#20: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#19: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#18: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"
#17: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"
#16: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
Near Miss: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk"
#15: BPM - "Seriously?"
#14: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
#13: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#12: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#11: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
Featured Artist: José James - "Promise in Love"
#10: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#9: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
#8: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#7: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#6: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
Throwback: Roberta Flack - "Where is the Love"
#5: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#4: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#3: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#2: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#1: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
Artist to Watch: Johnny Britt - "Midnight in Paris"

Tracklist
#20: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#19: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"
#18: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#17: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#16: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
Near Miss: Jeff Ryan - "The Girls from the Bay"
#15: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#14: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#13: BPM - "Seriously?"
#12: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You ft. Nathan East"
#11: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
Featured Artist: John Stoddart - "Lovely Day"
#10: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#9: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#8: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#7: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#6: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
Throwback: Bob James - "Sweet Talk Me Now"
#5: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#4: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#3: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#2: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#1: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
Artist to Watch: Joanna Lee - "Put That Record On"

Tracklist
#20: Jonathan Butler - "Superwoman"
#19: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"
#18: Kim Scott - "Freedom"
#17: BPM - "Seriously?"
#16: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
Near Miss: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"
#15: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#14: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#13: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#12: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You ft. Nathan East)"
#11: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
Featured Artist: Jeff Bradshaw - "Can You Come Over?"
#10: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#9: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#8: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#7: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#6: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
Throwback: Pete Belasco - "Wonderful Woman"
#5: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#4: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#3: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#2: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#1: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
Artist to Watch: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You"

Tracklist
#20: BPM - "Seriously?"
#19: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"
#18: Jonathan Butler - "Superwoman"
#17: Carol Albert - "Seaside Story"
#16: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You (ft. Nathan East)"
Near Miss: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#15: Boney James - "Slide"
#14: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#13: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#12: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#11: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
Featured Artist: Oli Silk - "Every Single Way"
#10: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#9: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#8: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#7: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#6: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
Throwback: Earth, Wind & Fire - "Side by Side"
#5: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#4: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#3: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#2: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#1: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
Artist to Watch: Kim Scott - "Freedom"

Tracklist
#20: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#19: BPM - "Seriously?"
#18: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"
#17: Jonathan Butler - "Superwoman"
#16: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
Near Miss: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You"
#15: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#14: Boney James - "Slide"
#13: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#12: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
#11: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
Featured Artist: Paul Taylor - "Streamline"
#10: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#9: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#8: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#7: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#6: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
Throwback: Rodney Franklin - "The Groove"
#5: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#4: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#3: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#2: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#1: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
Artist to Watch: Jeff Ryan - "The Girls from the Bay"

Tracklist
#20: BPM - "Seriously?"
#19: Kayla Waters - "Murky Moon"
#18: Jonathan Butler - "Superwoman"
#17: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"
#16: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
Near Miss: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar"
#15: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#14: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#13: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#12: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
#11: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
Featured Artist: Blake Aaron - "Let's Get Lost"
#10: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#9: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#8: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#7: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#6: Boney James - "Slide"
Throwback: Carmen Cuesta-Loeb - "The Shadow of Your Smile"
#5: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#4: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#3: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#2: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#1: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
Artist to Watch: Brittany Atterberry - "Nostalgia"

Tracklist
#20: BPM - "Seriously?"
#19: Nathan Mitchell - "So in Love with You"
#18: Mark Jaimes - "Wheels in Motion"
#17: Architects of Sound - "Where We Belong"
#16: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"
Near Miss: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk"
#15: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#14: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"
#13: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#12: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#11: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
Featured Artist: George Duke - "Summer Breezin'"
#10: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
#9: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#8: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
#7: Boney James - "Slide"
#6: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
Throwback: Chuck Loeb - "Window of the Soul"
#5: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#4: Ryan La Valette - "Daydreaming"
#3: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#2: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#1: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
Artist to Watch: Damien Escobar - "Symphony of Romance"

Tracklist
#24: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
#23: Nicholas Cole - "Brown Sugar"
#22: Gregory Goodloe - "Groovin' On"
#21: Special EFX - "Cool Summer ft. Chieli Minucci"
#20: Michael Lington - "South Bay"
#19: Jonathan Butler - "Bon Appétit"
#18: Lawson Rawlins - "After Twilight"
#17: Jimmy B. - "My Old Street"
#16: Carol Albert - "Sunshine Yellow"
#15: Gerald Albright - "Full Throttle"
#14: Phylicia Rae - "Right On Time"
#13: The TNR Collective - "Hypnotized"
#12: Kirk Whalum - "Bah-De-Yah!"
#11: Lisa Addeo - "Diamond Dress"
#10: Cindy Bradley - "Promises"
#9: Walter Beasley - "Nice & Easy ft. Najee"
#8: Ellis Hamilton - "My Heart to Yours"
#7: Elan Trotman - "Runnin' Hot"
#6: Blake Aaron - "She's the One"
#5: Slim Gambill - "Light This Candle"
#4: Tim Bowman - "Ocean Breeze"
#3: Michael Broening - "The Way She Moves"
#2: Randy Scott - "Twilight"
#1: Norman Brown - "Anything"
Pam's Favorite Smooth Jazz Song of 2024: Catie Waters - "The Way"

Tracklist
#20: Riley Richard - "Dance for Romance"
#19: Andy Snitzer - "Love Star"
#18: Vincent Ingala - "Movin' and Shakin'"
#17: Walter Beasley - "Funk Foot ft. Phil Davis"
#16: Elan Trotman - "Runnin' Hot"
Near Miss: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"
#15: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#14: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#13: Paula Atherton - "Moonlight Drive"
#12: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#11: Steve Cole - "One, Two!"
Featured Artist: Greg Manning - "Come On Over"
#10: Architects of Sound - "Where We Belong"
#9: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
#8: Blake Aaron - "The Way You Sway"
#7: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#6: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
Throwback: Lenny White - "Who Do You Love"
#5: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#4: Boney James - "Slide"
#3: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#2: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#1: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
Artist to Watch: JazzMen - "Love Birds"

Tracklist
#20: Riley Richard - "Dance for Romance"
#19: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#18: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin - "Catavento"
#17: Walter Beasley - "Funk Foot ft. Phil Davis"
#16: Vincent Ingala - "Movin' and Shakin'"
Near Miss: Marion Meadows - "AI Moonrise"
#15: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#14: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#13: Paula Atherton - "Moonlight Drive"
#12: Elan Trotman - "Runnin' Hot"
#11: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
Featured Artist: Paul Brown - "Foreign Exchange"
#10: Steve Cole - "One, Two!"
#9: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#8: Blake Aaron - "The Way You Sway"
#7: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#6: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
Throwback: Norah Jones - "The Nearness of You"
#5: Boney James - "Slide"
#4: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#3: Architects of Sound - "Where We Belong"
#2: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
#1: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
Artist to Watch: Cindy Bradley - "A Little Moxie"

Tracklist
#20: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#19: Nicholas Cole - "Brown Sugar"
#18: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#17: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#16: Vincent Ingala - "Movin' and Shakin'"
Near Miss: Jarez - "Coming Back Around ft. Julian Vaughn"
#15: Walter Beasley - "Funk Foot ft. Phil Davis"
#14: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#13: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin - "Catavento"
#12: Elan Trotman - "Runnin' Hot"
#11: Paula Atherton - "Moonlight Drive"
Featured Artist: Shaun LaBelle - "Your Love Kept Calling My Name"
#10: Steve Cole - "One, Two!"
#9: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#8: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#7: Boney James - "Slide"
#6: Architects of Sound - "Where We Belong"
Throwback: Everette Harp - "Remember My Love"
#5: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#4: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
#3: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
#2: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
#1: Blake Aaron - "The Way You Sway"
Artist to Watch: Shaun LaBelle - "Feel the Breeze ft. Patrice Rushen"

Tracklist
#20: Nicholas Cole - "Brown Sugar"
#19: Tony Saunders - "Loving You is Easy"
#18: Adam Hawley - "Fly By"
#17: Ellis Hamilton - "Intuition ft. Najee"
#16: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
Near Miss: Tom Browne - "Impulse"
#15: Vincent Ingala - "Movin' and Shakin'"
#14: Walter Beasley - "Funk Foot ft. Phil Davis"
#13: Boney James - "Slide"
#12: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#11: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin - "Catavento"
Featured Artist: Gregory Porter - "On My Way to Harlem"
#10: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#9: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#8: Steve Cole - "One, Two!"
#7: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
#6: Paula Atherton - "Moonlight Drive"
Throwback: The Jazz Crusaders - "Rainbow Visions"
#5: Blake Aaron - "The Way You Sway"
#4: Elan Trotman - "Runnin' Hot"
#3: Architects of Sound - "Where We Belong"
#2: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
#1: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
Artist to Watch: Donald Hayes - "Longing for You"

Tracklist
#20: Shaun Labelle - "Your Love Kept Calling My Name"
#19: Randy Scott - "Embrace ft. Bill Moio"
#18: Norman Brown - "Strollin'"
#17: Nicholas Cole - "Brown Sugar"
#16: Boney James - "Slide"
Near Miss: Four80East - "Gonna Be Alright"
#15: Michael Broening - "Happy Hour"
#14: Marcus Anderson - "Any Way You Want It"
#13: Dave Koz & Adam Hawley - "Automatic"
#12: Walter Beasley - "Funk Foot ft. Phil Davis"
#11: Vincent Ingala - "Movin' and Shakin'"
Featured Artist: Alex Bugnon - "Thighs High"
#10: Ellis Hamilton - "Intuition ft. Najee"
#9: Steve Cole - "One, Two!"
#8: Les Sabler - "Patches' Groove"
#7: Blake Aaron - "The Way You Sway"
#6: Paula Atherton - "Moonlight Drive"
Throwback: Incognito - "Fences & Barriers"
#5: Architects of Sound - "Where We Belong"
#4: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin - "Catavento"
#3: Richard Elliot - "Very Delicious"
#2: Jazmin Ghent - "Upgrade"
#1: Elan Trotman - "Runnin' Hot"
Artist to Watch: Euge Groove - "Please Mr. Groove"