Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

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Hosted by Pamela Black, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the Top 20 smooth jazz songs of the week from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America. Broadcasting from Las Vegas, this weekly jazz radio show features the hottest smooth jazz hits, rising artists, and fan-favorite tracks shaping today’s sound.

Each episode blends expert commentary, artist spotlights, and curated music selections, making it a must-listen for fans of jazz music conversations, live music interviews, classic jazz radio, and modern smooth jazz playlists. Whether you're discovering new artists or enjoying familiar favorites, this countdown captures the pulse of the smooth jazz scene.

Produced by Jason Beatty and recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.

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#133
August 22 · 1 hr 54 min
Nicholas Cole Hits #1 | Smooth Jazz Top 20
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
#132
August 15 · 1 hr 53 min
Steve Oliver Hits #1 with “Dancing in the Sand” | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black
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
#131
August 8 · 1 hr 53 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | America's Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs | August 8, 2026
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'
#130
August 1 · 1 hr 51 min
Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week | Adrian Crutchfield Hits No. 1 | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – August 1, 2026
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
#129
July 25 · 1 hr 56 min
Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week | Niels Takes #1 with "Joy and Pain" | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – July 25, 2026
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
#128
July 18 · 1 hr 52 min
Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week – Patrick Lamb Guest Hosts | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown (July 18, 2026)
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
#127
July 11 · 1 hr 54 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown: Nathan Mitchell Holds No. 1 with Summer Vibes
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
#126
July 4 · 1 hr 50 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – July 4, 2026 | Nathan Mitchell Takes #1 with "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
#125
June 27 · 1 hr 53 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Kim Scott Claims No. 1 | Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs | Hosted by Pamela Black
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
#124
June 20 · 1 hr 49 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Blake Aaron Tops the Chart, Adam Hawley, Najee & Pamela Black's Top 20 Smooth Jazz Hits
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
#123
June 13 · 1 hr 53 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Roberto Restuccia Claims #1, Adam Hawley Charges Up the Chart & Kim Scott Reaches the Top 3 | June 13, 2026
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
#122
June 6 · 1 hr 53 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Phylicia Rae Holds #1 | Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs | June 6, 2026
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. #SmoothJazz #WeekendSmoothJazzCountdown #PamelaBlack #PhyliciaRae #BrianCulbertson #RobertoRestuccia #SmoothJazzRadio Keywords (25) 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
#121
May 30 · 1 hr 50 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 30 2026 | Phylicia Rae Hits #1 + Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs
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
#120
May 23 · 1 hr 53 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Michael Broening Hits #1 | Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright & More
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 instrumentation 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
#119
May 16 · 1 hr 52 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 16, 2026 | Gerald Albright #1, Brian Culbertson, Pamela Black & America’s Smoothest Jazz Hits
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
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May 9 · 1 hr 50 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – May 9, 2026 | TNR Collective “Colors” Hits #1 + Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs
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
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May 2 · 1 hr 53 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 2, 2026 | Carol Albert Takes #1
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
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April 25 · 1 hr 49 min
Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week – April 25, 2026 | Smooth Jazz Countdown (Norman Brown, Brian Culbertson & More)
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
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April 18 · 1 hr 56 min
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – April 18, 2026 | Norman Brown, Wakana, Rick Braun | Top 20 Smooth Jazz Hits
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
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April 11 · 1 hr 52 min
Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown April 11 2026 | Wakana Hits #1 | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
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

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