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, 2026

1. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”
2. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”
3. Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”
4. Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”
5. Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”
6. Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”
7. Kayla Waters — “Bountiful”
8. Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”
9. Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”
10. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — “Street Life”
11. Jacob Webb — “It’s a Boy!”
12. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — “Skate On”
13. Ragan Whiteside — “In Love Reimagined”
14. Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”
15. Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”
16. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — “El Fuego”
17. Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”
18. Rick Braun — “Doin’ Everything With You”
19. Eric Darius — “Maputo Nights”
20. 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 Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.