From the KUNV studios at UNLV, Pamela Black guides your Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown through 20 of the week’s smoothest spins. The ride starts with Darren Rahn at #20 (“Light of the World”) and rolls through Norman Brown, Blake Aaron, Jazz Funk Soul, and a horn-powered blast from Dave Koz & Summer Horns on “Vehicle.” Mid-chart movers include Lisa Addeo (#15 “Lipstick and Moonlight”), Adrian Crutchfield (#14 “Sooo Good”), Quintin Gerard W. (#13 “Streets of Gold”), Ben Tankard (#12 “Outstanding”), Kirk Whalum (#11 “Well Alright”), and a silky Top 10 led by Walter Beasley, Nathan Mitchell, Kim Scott, PJ Spraggins, and Gerald Albright.

This week’s highlights: a Headliner feature on keyboardist Cal Harris Jr. (“Love Stories”) and a Vintage Smooth salute to Wes Montgomery (“The Shadow of Your Smile”). At the summit, Najee claims #1 with “Salvador” (featuring Brian Simpson), with Roberto Restuccia at #2 and Third Force featuring Nils holding strong at #3. Produced by Jason Beatty, engineered by Wes Knight; chart data by Mediabase—plus a bonus track to cap the hour.

Smooth Jazz Weekend Countdown 10/11/25
20 DARREN RAHN Light Of The World
19 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
18 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
17 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
16 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
15 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
14 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
13 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
12 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
11 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
10 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
9 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
8 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
5 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
4 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
3 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
1 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson

🎷 Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – October 4, 2025

Get ready for another star-studded edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, your trusted guide to the top 20 smooth jazz songs shaping the airwaves! Host Pamela Black takes you coast to coast through this week’s chart, featuring the freshest grooves, rising stars, and timeless legends of contemporary jazz.

This week’s countdown delivers standout performances from Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Brian Culbertson, Pamela Williams, Najee, Nathan Mitchell, Jeff Ryan, and more. And for a truly special moment, Craig Dobbin of the legendary fusion group Third Force joins the show to personally introduce their brand-new No. 1 song, “Show Me the Way” featuring guitarist Nils — this week’s smoothest track in America!

From funky keyboard grooves to soulful sax melodies and world-class guitar solos, this episode celebrates the spirit of smooth jazz with stories, artist insights, and the hottest chart movement. Whether you’re relaxing at home, driving down the coast, or streaming worldwide, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown is your destination for the ultimate smooth jazz experience.

📻 Produced at KUNV 91.5 FM Las Vegas and powered by Mediabase Airplay.

Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for 10/4/2025

20 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
19 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
18 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
17 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
16 JEFF RYAN Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
15 MICHAEL BROENING Together Again
14 ERIC DARIUS Too Good 2 Let Go
13 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
12 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
11 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
10 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
9 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
8 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
5 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
4 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
3 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
2 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
1 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils

From the KUNV studios at UNLV, Pamela Black guides you through the smoothest countdown in America—20 to 1—with fresh grooves, big movers, and a few surprises. This week features chart momentum from Blake Aaron (“Dare to Fly”), Quintin Gerard W. (“Streets of Gold”), and Jeff Ryan (“Missing Your Love”), plus an artist spotlight on Darren Rahn (“Light of the World”). In the Top 5, Norman Brown (“Casual Cool”), Roberto Restuccia (“De Nada”), and Pamela Williams (“Strollin’”) set the stage for a tight race at the top. 3rd Force surges to #2 with “Show Me the Way” (feat. Nils), but Gerald Albright claims #1 with “Living My Best Life.” You’ll also hear our Featured Headliner segment on the Canadian electro-jazz duo Four80East (“Cinco Cinco Seis”) and a classic moment celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire. Cap it off with a bonus “Safe Bet” pick from Lisa Addeo (“Lipstick and Moonlight”). Tap in for coast-to-coast contemporary jazz that keeps your weekend in the groove.

Smooth Jazz Radio Airplay Chart for 9/28/25
20 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
19 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
18 GERRY SMOOT Align
17 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
16 JEFF RYAN Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
15 MICHAEL BROENING Together Again
14 ERIC DARIUS Too Good 2 Let Go
13 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
12 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
11 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
10 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
9 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
8 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
7 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
6 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
5 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
4 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
3 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
2 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
1 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life