Originally aired August 8, 2026, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black features the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, as ranked by MediaBase. From rising chart climbers to established contemporary jazz favorites, this week's countdown highlights the very best in smooth jazz with artist spotlights, exclusive features, and the stories behind today's hottest performers.

This episode includes music from Najee & Will Downing, Everett Harp, Lindsey Webster, Maysa, Reagan Whiteside, Eric Darius, Mindy Abair, Nicholas Cole, Steve Oliver, Lawson Rollins, Pieces of a Dream, and many more. Special segments include the Headlining Artist spotlight featuring Walter Chancellor Jr., a Vintage Smooth tribute to the late guitarist Zachary Breaux, and a bonus performance of the jazz standard "Stardust."

Holding on to the No. 1 song in America for the second consecutive week is "Hypnotic" by Adrian Crutchfield, while the Safe Bet spotlight features "The Phoenix" by Huge Groove, a powerful return from one of smooth jazz's most accomplished saxophonists.

Originally Aired: August 8, 2026

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
Hosted by Pamela Black
Produced by Jason Beatty
Chart Data Provided by MediaBase
Broadcast from the KUNV Studios at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 8th, 2026

RankArtistSong#1 | Adrian Crutchfield | Hypnotic
#2 | Pieces of a Dream | Heading Out
#3 | Lawson Rollins | Sunset Glow
#4 | Bob Baldwin | HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
#5 | Steve Oliver featuring Peter White | Dancing In The Sand
#6 | Nicholas Cole | Green Light
#7 | Nils | Joy And Pain
#8 | Mindi Abair | Falling In Love
#9 | Kayla Waters | Bountiful
#10 | Eric Darius | Maputo Nights
#11 | David Benoit & Jeff Lorber | Boarding Pass
#12 | Paul Brown | So Much To Say
#13 | Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart | Flow
#14 | Kem featuring Boney James | Give My Love
#15 | Ragan Whiteside | In Love Reimagined
#16 | Maysa featuring JJ Sansaverino | Street Life
#17 | Lindsey Webster | What Is Meant To Be
#18 | Jazz Funk Soul | Simpatico
#19 | Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan | Yessir!
#20 | Najee featuring Will Downing | Catch A Feelin'

Adrian Crutchfield reaches the No. 1 song in America with "Hypnotic" after a remarkable 10-week climb on this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. Join host Pamela Black as she counts down the Top 20 smooth jazz songs, featuring music from Lawson Rollins, Pieces of a Dream, Bob Baldwin, Hiroshima, Paul Brown, Steve Oliver, Nicholas Cole, Najee, Kayla Waters, Lindsey Webster, Nathan Mitchell, and many more. Plus, enjoy this week's Vintage Smooth spotlight on Hiroshima, artist trivia, chart movement, and discover tomorrow's biggest smooth jazz hits before they become classics. Produced by Jason Beatty at the KUNV studios, this is your weekly destination for the best in contemporary smooth jazz.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - August 1st, 2026

20. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
19. Lindsey Webster – What Is Meant To Be
18. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino – Street Life
17. Ragan Whiteside – In Love Reimagined
16. Kayla Waters – Bountiful
15. Najee feat. Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
14. Eric Darius – Maputo Nights
13. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
12. Kem feat. Boney James – Give My Love
11. Lin Rountree feat. Big Mike Hart – Flow
10. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
9. Mindi Abair – Falling In Love
8. Steve Oliver feat. Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
7. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
6. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
5. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
4. Nils – Joy And Pain
3. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
2. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
1. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown returns with the Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs in America for the week of July 25, 2026, hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty. This week's show welcomes listeners back after guest host Patrick Lamb, counts down the nation's hottest contemporary jazz hits, and features Niels claiming the #1 spot with "Joy and Pain." Hear music from Adrienne Crutchfield, Lawson Rollins, Pieces of a Dream, Bob Baldwin, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Kayla Waters, Reagan Whiteside, Eric Darius, Steve Oliver, Nicholas Cole, Mindy Abair, and more. Plus, enjoy artist spotlights, vintage smooth jazz features, and discover the next rising stars in contemporary jazz

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Top 20

20. Ragan Whiteside – In Love Reimagined
19. Eric Darius – Maputo Nights
18. Maysa featuring JJ Sansaverino – Street Life
17. Kim Waters – Sax You Up
16. Kayla Waters – Bountiful
15. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
14. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
13. Steve Oliver featuring Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
12. Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
11. Mindi Abair – Falling In Love
10. Kem featuring Boney James – Give My Love
9. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
8. Najee featuring Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
7. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
6. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
5. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
4. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
3. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
2. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic

🎵 This Week's #1 Song

Nils – Joy And Pain