Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

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  Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown: Adam Hawley Hits No. 1 | Oct. 31, 2026 31.10.2026 1h 53m

  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.
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  Smooth Jazz Top 20 | New No. 1: Evan Taylor & Dave Koz | Oct. 24, 2026 24.10.2026 1h 52m

  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.
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  Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown: Carol Albert Hits #1 with “Vertical Horizon” 17.10.2026 1h 52m

  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 — JolandaPlus: 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.
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  Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown: Hubert Eaves IV Hits #1 with “She Said Yes” 10.10.2026 1h 54m

  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, 202620. 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).Listen every weekend with host Pamela Black. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your favorite podcast app, and share the countdown with a smooth jazz fan.
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  Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown: Oli Silk & Jeff Ryan Hit #1 with “Yessir!” 03.10.2026 1h 54m

  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, 2026Oli 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 CountdownThe 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.
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  Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown: Greg Manning & Kirk Whalum Hit #1 with “Jolanda” 26.09.2026 1h 55m

  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, 2026Greg 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 CountdownThe 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.
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  Smooth Jazz Top 20: Kayla Waters Hits #1 with “Bountiful” | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown 19.09.2026 1h 52m

  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, 202620. Rick Braun — Doin’ Everything With You19. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine18. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — El Fuego17. Walter Beasley — 65 Bounce16. Paula Atherton — Right on Time15. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — Skate On14. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights13. Jacob Webb — It’s a Boy!12. Chris Standring — All the Good Times11. Mindi Abair — Falling in Love10. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — Street Life9. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon8. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant to Be7. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes6. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico5. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined4. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir!3. Euge Groove — The Phoenix2. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda1. 🏆 Kayla Waters — Bountiful
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  Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – September 12, 2026 12.09.2026 1h 55m

  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.
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  Mindi Abair Takes #1 with “Falling in Love” | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown 05.09.2026 1h 56m

  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 Countdown20. Rick Braun — Doing Everything With You19. Paula Atherton — Right On Time18. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine17. Jacob Webb — It’s a Vibe16. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon15. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)14. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand13. Chris Standring — All The Good Times12. Maysa — Street Life11. Nicholas Cole — Green Light10. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes9. Euge Groove — The Phoenix8. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir!7. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico6. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be5. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda4. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights3. Kayla Waters — Bountiful2. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined1. 🏆 Mindi Abair — Falling In Love
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  Smooth Jazz Countdown: Eric Darius Takes #1 with “Maputo Nights” | August 29, 2026 29.08.2026 1h 52m

  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 VegasWeekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 29th, 202620. 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
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  Nicholas Cole Hits #1 | Smooth Jazz Top 20 22.08.2026 1h 54m

  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 CountdownThe 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.Chart data provided by Mediabase.Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 22nd, 202620 Hubert Eaves IV She Said Yes19 Euge Groove The Phoenix18 Nils Joy And Pain17 Lin Rountree feat. Big Mike Hart Flow16 Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino Street Life15 Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan Yessir!14 Pieces of a Dream Heading Out13 Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum Jolanda12 David Benoit & Jeff Lorber Boarding Pass11 Lindsey Webster What Is Meant To Be10 Lawson Rollins Sunset Glow9 Adrian Crutchfield Hypnotic8 Jazz Funk Soul Simpatico7 Ragan Whiteside In Love Reimagined6 Steve Oliver feat. Peter White Dancing In The Sand5 Bob Baldwin HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)4 Kayla Waters Bountiful3 Mindi Abair Falling In Love2 Eric Darius Maputo Nights1 Nicholas Cole Green Light
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  Steve Oliver Hits #1 with “Dancing in the Sand” | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black 15.08.2026 1h 53m

  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, 202620. EUGE GROOVE“THE PHOENIX”19. KEM“GIVE MY LOVE” F/BONEY JAMES18. JAZZ FUNK SOUL“SIMPATICO”17. OLI SILK“YESSIR!” F/JEFF RYAN16. MAYSA“STREET LIFE” F/JJ SANSAVERINO15. GREG MANNING“JOLANDA” F/KIRK WHALUM14. 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 HART10. 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
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  Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | America's Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs | August 8, 2026 08.08.2026 1h 53m

  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, 2026Weekend 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, 2026RankArtistSong#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'
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  Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week | Adrian Crutchfield Hits No. 1 | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – August 1, 2026 01.08.2026 1h 51m

   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, 202620. 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
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  Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week | Niels Takes #1 with "Joy and Pain" | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – July 25, 2026 25.07.2026 1h 56m

   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 2020. 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 SongNils – Joy And Pain
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  Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week – Patrick Lamb Guest Hosts | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown (July 18, 2026) 18.07.2026 1h 52m

  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 HightowerProduced 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, 202620. 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
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  Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown: Nathan Mitchell Holds No. 1 with Summer Vibes 11.07.2026 1h 54m

   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, 202620. Michael Mani — Night Shift19. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be18. Mindi Abair — Falling In Love17. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand f/P. White16. Pieces of a Dream — Heading Out15. Lin Rountree — Flow f/Big Mike Hart14. Nicholas Cole — Green Light13. Adam Hawley — Electric f/Everette Harp12. Kim Waters — Sax You Up11. Kim Scott — Hide & Seek10. Kem — Give My Love f/Boney James9. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)8. Paul Brown — So Much To Say7. Nils — Joy And Pain6. Adrian Crutchfield — Hypnotic5. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber — Boarding Pass4. Skinny Hightower — Red Lights3. Lawson Rollins — Sunset Glow2. Najee — Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing1. Nathan Mitchell — Summer Time Summer Vibes
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  Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – July 4, 2026 | Nathan Mitchell Takes #1 with "Summer Time Summer Vibes" 04.07.2026 1h 50m

  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 SongNathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
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  Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Kim Scott Claims No. 1 | Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs | Hosted by Pamela Black 27.06.2026 1h 53m

  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 countdownWeekend Smooth Jazz Countdown June 27th, 202620. 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
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  Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Blake Aaron Tops the Chart, Adam Hawley, Najee & Pamela Black's Top 20 Smooth Jazz Hits 20.06.2026 1h 49m

  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, 2026RankArtistSong#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