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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#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
#118
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
#117
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
#116
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
#115
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
#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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