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.

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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