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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.
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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
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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 -
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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 CommodityNot 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.
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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 styleProduced 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, 202620 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:
The Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America Contemporary jazz favorites and rising artists A special Vintage Smooth spotlight featuring Maxwell’s “Ascension” Artist spotlights and stories behind the music Smooth late-night grooves, jazz fusion, soulful melodies, and contemporary jazz instrumentationFeatured 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
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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
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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, 202620 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
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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, 202620 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 MediabaseWeekend 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
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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#SmoothJazz #JazzCountdown #BlairBryant #JeffRyan #RickBraun
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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.
🎷 FEATURED SEGMENTS THIS WEEK
• National Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown
• Artist spotlights and chart climbers
• Vintage Smooth Jazz feature
• Rising artists to watch on smooth jazz radioIf 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 202620 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
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown -…
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:
Third Force with “Onward and Upward”Regina Whiteside and her four-week groove “Fancy Footwork”Rick Braun delivering “Give It All You Got”Jeff Ryan, Althea Renee, Julian Vaughn, and moreThis 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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