The Cool Jazz Countdown

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The Cool Jazz Countdown episodes

March 02 S16 Ep08 - Week Ending 02/27/26
Lots of movement in the top 10 this week, and a new #1 to reveal before it's all said and done. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!
56 min
February 24 S16 Ep07 - Week Ending 02/20/26
Two new entries plus three re-entries in the top 10 this week...and a new #1 ready to take the crown! Lots to dive into as in the top 10 this week as The Bassman and Kyle count them down from 10 to 1! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!
56 min
February 18 S16 Ep06 - Week Ending 02/13/26
We're checking out new sounds from bassists Julian Vaughn and Byron Miller this week, plus lots of movement in the top 10. Will Kenny Barron make it 5 consecutive weeks at #1? We'll find out as The Bassman and Kyle count it down from 10 to 1! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!
56 min
February 17 S16 Ep05 - Week Ending 02/06/26
Familiar names with fresh sounds back in the top discussion, plus some movement in the top 5. Is it enough to unseat piano legend Kenny Barron? We'll see! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!
56 min
February 16 S16 Ep04 - Week Ending 01/30/26
The Bassman and Kyle salute the nominees in the jazz and jazz-adjacent categories from the 68th annual GRAMMY Awards! See the full list of nominees and winners at: https://www.grammy.com/news/2026-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list
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56 min
January 29 S16 Ep03 - Week Ending 01/23/26
The Bassman and Kyle count 'em down, featuring new sounds from Lafayette Harris, Jr., Richard Elliot and Nicholas Cole. Will Kenny Barron hold on to the top spot? Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!
56 min
January 15 S16 Ep02 - Week Ending 01/09/26
New year, same cool jazz vibe! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, featuring fresh sounds from Kayla Waters, Thom Rotella, Ledisi, Nat Adderley, Jr. and more. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us: @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!
56 min
January 05 S16 Ep01 - Top 10 of 2025
Enjoy our countdown of the top jazz albums of the past year, featuring the sounds of: The Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring Bobby Broom, Brian Simpson, Tyreek McDole, Cyrus Chestnut and more!
56 min
November 17, 2025 Cool Jazz Countdown 11/07/25
Position | Artist | Album Title | Label

10 | Roberto Restuccia | Hand2Heart | Trippin-N-Rhythm
9 | Antonio Adolfo | Carnaval | AAM Music
8 | Kirk Whalum | Epic Cool | Mack Avenue
7 | Mike Freeman | Zona Vibe | Circles In A Yellow Room | VOF Records
6 | Brian Culbertson | Day Trip | BCM
5 | Ledisi | For Dinah | Candid
4 | Adrian Crutchfield | Slick | Trippin-N-Rhythm
3 | JD Allen | Love Letters (The Ballad Section) | Savant
2 | Nathan Mitchell | The Legacy Project | Feel The Heat
1 | Christian McBride Big Band | Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 | Mack Avenue

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56 min
November 17, 2025 Cool Jazz Countdown 10/31/25
Position | Artist | Album Title | Label

10 | Darren Rahn | Light Of The World | Side 2 Music
9 | JD Allen | Love Letters (The Ballad Section) | Savant
8 | Gerald Albright | G-Stream 3 - Full Throttle | Bright Music
7 | George Coleman | George Coleman With Strings | HighNote
6 | 3rd Force | Lifeforce | Baja/TSR
5 | Jimmy Greene | As We Are Now | Green Music Works
4 | Brian Culbertson | Day Trip | BCM
3 | Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring | Split Decision | Smoke Sessions
2 | Kirk Whalum | Epic Cool | Well Alright | Mack Avenue
1 | Christian McBride Big Band | Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 | Mack Avenue

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56 min

About The Cool Jazz Countdown

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A weekly survey highlighting the top Jazz albums within the Traditional and Contemporary jazz genres, based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay. Hosted by…