Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — Week Ending November 1, 2025

Join Pamela Black from the KU-NV studios on the campus of UNLV for the smoothest show in America — counting down the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits from coast to coast.

This week’s lineup delivers a perfect blend of chart-topping icons, rising stars, and timeless legends. Hear fresh grooves from Boney James, Lisa Addeo, and Nathan Mitchell, alongside signature sounds from Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Pamela Williams, and this week’s #1 artist Najee with “Salvador” featuring Brian Simpson.

Pamela also shines the spotlight on powerhouse saxophonist Mindi Abair, honors vintage soul master Luther Vandross, and teases a “Safe Bet” destined for the chart—BPM’s new single “East Side Party.”

Produced by Jason Beatty, engineered by Wes Knight, and fueled by Mediabase airplay data, this episode is a groove-filled journey through the contemporary jazz landscape — smooth, soulful, and perfectly timed for your weekend.

Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for week of 11/1/2025
20 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
19 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
18 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
17 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
16 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
15 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
14 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
13 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
12 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
10 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
9 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
8 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
5 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
4 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
3 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
2 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
1 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson

From the KUNV 91.5 FM studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black takes listeners on another silky-smooth ride through the Top 20 Smooth Jazz songs in America, as ranked by Mediabase Airplay. This week’s countdown features standout performances from Ryan LaValette (“London Nights”), Lisa Addeo (“Lipstick and Moonlight”), Nathan Mitchell, PJ Spraggins, and Pamela Williams—plus a tribute to the timeless artistry of D’Angelo.

Pamela spotlights this week’s chart climbers, from Jazz Funk Soul’s groove-laden “Over Easy” to Kirk Whalum’s soulful “Well Alright,” before crowning the #1 song of the week: Brian Culbertson’s “On the Road,” featuring Marcus Miller and Sheila E.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios and produced by Jason Beatty, the episode blends smooth grooves, artist insights, and that signature Las Vegas flair—reminding listeners that jazz is alive, well, and moving coast to coast.

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

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – October 18, 2025

Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty | Recorded at the KUNV Studios, UNLV

Step into the groove with another chart-topping edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, where Pamela Black brings you the 20 smoothest tracks shaping contemporary jazz nationwide. This week’s show delivers an unbeatable mix of legends, rising stars, and soulful collaborations.

🎷 Highlights include:

• Pamela Williams claims the #1 spot with her sultry hit “Strollin’.”
• Roberto Restuccia holds strong at #2 with the silky guitar favorite “De Nada.”
• Najee and Brian Simpson heat things up at #3 with “Salvador.”
• Brian Culbertson, Marcus Miller, and Sheila E. shine at #4 with “On The Road.”
• PJ Spraggins featuring Oli Silk lands at #5 with the upbeat “High Five.”

You’ll also hear chart favorites from Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Third Force, Kim Scott, and Nathan Mitchell, plus a special flashback spotlight on the great Jeff Lorber and his timeless groove “Gigabyte.”

🎶 Whether you’re a lifelong smooth-jazz fan or a new listener discovering the sound, this week’s countdown captures the heartbeat of the genre — from mellow midnight sax to high-energy horn sections.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Week Ending October 18, 2025: