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

  1. 7h ago

    Smooth Jazz Countdown: Eric Darius Takes #1 with “Maputo Nights” | August 29, 2026

    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 Vegas Weekend 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

  2. Aug 22

    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 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

  3. Aug 15

    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

  4. Aug 8

    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'

  5. Aug 1

    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

  6. Jul 25

    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

  7. Jul 18

    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

    Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week – Patrick Lamb Guest Hosts | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown (July 18, 2026)

  8. Jul 11

    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 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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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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