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

This week on the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, Pamela Black takes you coast to coast with the smoothest sounds in America. From rising stars to genre icons, the countdown is packed with fresh grooves, big moves, and a few surprises along the way.

Highlights include Kim Waters kicking things off at #20 with his soulful sax, Quentin Gerard W.’s meteoric climb into the top 20, and Kirk Whalum bringing his signature gospel-infused sound into the spotlight. We also celebrate legends like Walter Beasley and Gerald Albright, while Pamela Williams lights up the chart with her creative energy at #3.

The countdown builds to an exciting finish as Norman Brown claims the #1 spot with “Casual Cool,” proving once again why he’s one of smooth jazz’s most consistent hitmakers. Plus, we honor the timeless legacy of Ramsey Lewis in our Vintage Smooth feature and spotlight new music from Embassy featuring Tim Bowman in the Safe Bet pick.

Whether you’re relaxing at home or cruising on the road, this episode delivers the definitive soundtrack for your weekend.

This week’s Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown takes you on a soulful ride through the smoothest tracks in the country, recorded live from the KUNV studios at UNLV. Hosted by Pamela Black, the countdown delivers fresh grooves, big moves, and plenty of surprises.

We start at #20 with Bay Area saxophonist Greg Chambers and his soulful “LA Sunset,” then move through highlights like flautist Kim Scott’s “Ama de la Spawn” (#18), keyboardist Nathan Mitchell’s “Feel the Heat” (#16), and the chart-savvy Brian Culbertson teaming with Marcus Miller and Sheila E on “On the Road” (#15).

The energy builds with Kim Waters at #13, Najee featuring Brian Simpson at #11, and our featured headliner Cindy Bradley, whose bright trumpet tone shines on “Footprints.” As we enter the Top 10, heavy-hitters like Greg Manning, Third Force, Walter Beasley, and Bay Area guitarist Ray Obiedo keep the countdown fresh and diverse.

The Top 5 turns up the heat with Eric Darius (#5), Pamela Williams (#4), Gerald Albright (#3), and Norman Brown (#2). Finally, the #1 spot belongs to Grammy-winning producer and keyboardist Michael Broening with his hit “Together Again,” closing the show on a note of pure smooth jazz magic.

The countdown also spotlights sax legend Kirk Whalum with his new single “Well Alright” and a “safe bet” track from Blake Aaron, hinting at future chart success.

September 13th, 2025
20) Greg Chambers — LA Sunset
19) Gerry Smoot — Align
18) Kim Scott — Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
17) Nicholas Cole — Blue Magic
16) Nathan Mitchell — Feel The Heat
15) Brian Culbertson — On The Road f/Marcus Miller & Sheila E
14) Jeff Ryan — Missing Your Love f/Adam Hawley
13) Kim Waters — The Pacemaker
12) Roberto Restuccia — De Nada
11) Najee — Salvador f/Brian Simpson
10) Greg Manning — Now And Forever
09) PJ Spraggins — High Five f/Oli Silk
08) 3rd Force — Show Me The Way f/Nils
07) Ben Tankard — Outstanding
06) Walter Beasley — Lazy Afternoon
05) Eric Darius — Too Good 2 Let Go
04) Pamela Williams — Strollin'
03) Gerald Albright — Living My Best Life
02) Norman Brown — Casual Cool
01) Michael Broening — Together Again

Join Pamela Black from the KUNV studios in Las Vegas for another edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, your definitive guide to the top 20 smooth jazz songs of the week. This episode features fresh grooves and chart-topping favorites from artists like Kim Scott, Brian Culbertson, Najee, Nicholas Cole, Pamela Williams, Norman Brown, Michael Broening, and this week’s #1, Eric Darius with Too Good to Let Go. Along the way, enjoy artist spotlights, a “Vintage Smooth” classic from Shakatak, and our “Safe Bet” pick from Darren Rahn — plus behind-the-music stories that bring the smooth jazz scene to life.

Smooth Jazz Radio Airplay Chart for the week ending 9/5/25
20. Kim Scott – Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
19. Brian Culbertson – On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
18. Najee – Salvador f/Brian Simpson
17. Roberto Restuccia – De Nada
16. Gerry Smoot – Align
15. Walter Beasley – Lazy Afternoon
14. Jeff Ryan – Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
13. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
12. 3rd Force – Show Me The Way f/Nils
11. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker
10. PJ Spraggins – High Five f/Oli Silk
9. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset
8. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic
7. Ben Tankard – Outstanding
6. Pamela Williams – Strollin’
5. Greg Manning – Now And Forever
4. Gerald Albright – Living My Best Life
3. Norman Brown – Casual Cool
2. Michael Broening – Together Again
1. Eric Darius – Too Good 2 Let Go

From the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. This week’s chart is packed with fresh grooves, big leaps, and superstar performances from legends and rising stars alike. Eric Darius claims the number one spot with “Too Good 2 Let Go,” while standout tracks from Michael Broening, Norman Brown, Greg Manning, and Nicholas Cole keep the momentum flowing. Along the way, Pamela spotlights inspiring artist backstories—from global tours and Grammy wins to personal triumphs offstage—bringing listeners closer to the music they love. Plus, hear bonus spins and featured tracks from artists just outside the countdown, proving why smooth jazz continues to thrive coast-to-coast.

Smooth Jazz Radio Airplay Chart August 24th 2025 - courtesy of Mediabase
20. GERRY SMOOT — Align
19. KIM SCOTT — Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
18. PHYLICIA RAE — No Regrets f/Norman Brown
17. ROBERTO RESTUCCIA — De Nada
16. NAJEE — Salvador f/Brian Simpson
15. 3RD FORCE — Show Me The Way f/Nils
14. WALTER BEASLEY — Lazy Afternoon
13. BRIAN SIMPSON — Under The Stars
12. JEFF RYAN — Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
11. PJ SPRAGGINS — High Five f/Oli Silk
10. BEN TANKARD — Outstanding
9. GERALD ALBRIGHT — Living My Best Life
8. PAMELA WILLIAMS — Strollin'
7. NICHOLAS COLE — Blue Magic
6. KIM WATERS — The Pacemaker
5. GREG CHAMBERS — LA Sunset
4. GREG MANNING — Now And Forever
3. NORMAN BROWN — Casual Cool
2. MICHAEL BROENING — Together Again
1. ERIC DARIUS — Too Good 2 Let Go

On this special Back to Campus edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, guest host Sean U steps in for the legendary Pamela Black to guide you through the smoothest charting jazz songs from coast to coast. Broadcasting from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, Sean celebrates the start of the Fall 2025 semester with a mix of rising hits, timeless favorites, and his own brand-new single, Handcrafted. From fresh chart debuts to former #1s making their final appearances, it’s two hours of smooth jazz energy, artist insights, and back-to-school vibes you won’t want to miss

Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown for the week of July 17- 23rd 2025
20 KIM SCOTT – Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
19 3RD FORCE – Show Me The Way f/Nils
18 RYAN LA VALETTE – Release Me
17 PIECES OF A DREAM – We Got This
16 GERRY SMOOT – Align
15 GERALD ALBRIGHT – Living My Best Life
14 MINDI ABAIR – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
13 BEN TANKARD – Outstanding
12 PJ SPRAGGINS – High Five f/Oli Silk
11 JEFF RYAN – Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
10 PAMELA WILLIAMS – Strollin’
9️⃣ BRIAN SIMPSON – Under The Stars
8️⃣ PHYLICIA RAE – No Regrets f/Norman Brown
7️⃣ NORMAN BROWN – Casual Cool
6️⃣ KIM WATERS – The Pacemaker
5️⃣ ERIC DARIUS – Too Good 2 Let Go
4️⃣ GREG MANNING – Now And Forever
3️⃣ GREG CHAMBERS – LA Sunset
2️⃣ MICHAEL BROENING – Together Again
1️⃣ NICHOLAS COLE – Blue Magic