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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

KUNV

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.

🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring the latest in smooth jazz, live music talk show energy, and premium jazz radio programming.

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  • #114
    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

  • #113
    April 4 · 1 hr 51 min

    Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 4, 2026 | Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Norman Brown

    Live music conversations and interviews meet the smoothest sounds in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black and produced at the KUNV studios in Las Vegas. This episode features the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country based on national airplay, including Jeff Ryan at #1 with “Speakeasy,” Wakana’s “After Hours,” and Norman Brown’s “Chillax.” From rising stars to established legends, this music interview podcast-style countdown delivers the definitive groove guide for smooth jazz fans everywhere. Stream the full countdown, discover new artists, and experience the best in live music talk show energy—all in one place. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the format, this episode captures the pulse of today’s smooth jazz scene. 🎧 Available as a commercial-free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 4th 2026 20 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights 19 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited 18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity 17 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time 16 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place 15 GREG MANNING Remember The Time 14 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins 13 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique 12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight 11 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last 10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors 9 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough 8 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me 7 CAROL ALBERT City Walk 6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal 5 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede 4 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott 3 NORMAN BROWN Chillax 2 WAKANA After Hours 1 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy

  • #112
    March 28 · 1 hr 56 min

    Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown Top 20 – March 28 2026 | Blair Bryant, Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Norman Brown

    Experience the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America for the week of March 28, 2026, hosted by Pamela Black and produced at 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America. This week’s chart is led by Blair Bryant’s “Silk and Suede” holding the #1 spot, with standout performances from Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Norman Brown, Lindsay Webster, Brian Culbertson, and Greg Manning. The countdown highlights the biggest smooth jazz hits based on national airplay, bringing you the definitive groove guide coast to coast. 🎷 Featured artists this week include: Blair Bryant, Jeff Ryan, Wakana, Rick Braun, Third Force, Ray Obiedo, Lindsay Webster, Brian Culbertson, Norman Brown, Gerald Albright, Greg Manning, Brian Simpson, Carol Albert, TNR Collective, Gregory Goodloe, Deepak Thettu, Roberto Restuccia, Cindy Bradley and more. 📻 Listen weekly on-air or stream the commercial-free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 🔥 Discover new music, relive your favorites, and stay connected to the world of smooth jazz. Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Chart data provided by Mediabase Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown March 28th, 2026 20 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight 19 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love 18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity 17 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited 16 DEEPAK THETTU Make Me Wanna 15 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors 14 CAROL ALBERT City Walk 13 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last 12 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique 11 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough 10 GREG MANNING Remember The Time 9 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place 8 NORMAN BROWN Chillax 7 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal 6 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me 5 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins 4 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott 3 WAKANA After Hours 2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy 1 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede

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