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

This week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, we’re breaking down the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, powered by national airplay and hosted by Pamela Black. From rising stars to established legends, this chart delivers the definitive groove guide for smooth jazz fans coast to coast.

Wakana takes the number one spot with “After Hours,” marking a major moment for the international saxophonist, while Jeff Ryan, Rick Braun, and Norman Brown hold strong in the top tier. You’ll also hear standout performances from Najee, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Cindy Bradley, and more as the countdown moves through a dynamic and competitive week.

Plus, this episode features spotlight segments, artist backstories, and a featured throwback from WAR, blending classic influences with today’s contemporary jazz sound. Whether you're discovering new favorites or tracking chart movement, this is your weekly destination for smooth jazz.

Produced at KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this is the smoothest countdown in America.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 11th 2026

20 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
19 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
18 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
17 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
16 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
15 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
14 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
13 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
12 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
9 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
8 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
7 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
4 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
1 WAKANA After Hours

Live music conversations and interviews meet the smoothest sounds in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black and produced at the KUNV studios in Las Vegas.

This episode features the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country based on national airplay, including Jeff Ryan at #1 with “Speakeasy,” Wakana’s “After Hours,” and Norman Brown’s “Chillax.” From rising stars to established legends, this music interview podcast-style countdown delivers the definitive groove guide for smooth jazz fans everywhere.

Stream the full countdown, discover new artists, and experience the best in live music talk show energy—all in one place. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the format, this episode captures the pulse of today’s smooth jazz scene.

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 4th 2026
20 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
19 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
17 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
16 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
15 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
14 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
13 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
9 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
8 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
7 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
4 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
3 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
2 WAKANA After Hours
1 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy