Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

This week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black, the chart is full of movement as the nation's biggest smooth jazz hits battle for position. Roberto Restuccia lands in the winner's circle with "Smooth Commodity" at #1, while Dr. Adam Hawley powers into the #2 spot with "Electric." Kim Scott continues her climb into the Top 3, and strong performances from Blake Aaron, Najee featuring Will Downing, Skinny Hightower, Brian Culbertson, Lawson Rollins, Paul Brown, and more keep the countdown sizzling from start to finish.

Plus, discover this week's Featured Artist Spotlight on Judah Sealy, the Vintage Smooth selection honoring the legendary Dexter Wansel, the Safe Bet featuring Pieces of a Dream, and the Not on the List track from Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart.

Join Pamela Black as she counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, powered by nationwide airplay and packed with artist stories, chart movement, and the smoothest soundtrack on radio

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

Week Ending June 13, 2026

RankArtistSong#20 | Norman Brown | Chillax
#19 | Nils | Joy And Pain
#18 | Gerald Albright | More Than Enough
#17 | David Benoit & Jeff Lorber | Boarding Pass
#16 | Kem featuring Boney James | Give My Love
#15 | Michael Broening | Make It Last
#14 | Bob Baldwin | HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
#13 | Kim Waters | Sax You Up
#12 | Nathan Mitchell | Summer Time Summer Vibes
#11 | Michael Mani | Night Shift
#10 | Paul Brown | So Much To Say
#9 | Brian Culbertson featuring Eric Marienthal | Morning Light
#8 | Lawson Rollins | Sunset Glow
#7 | Phylicia Rae | Take Your Time
#6 | Skinny Hightower | Red Lights
#5 | Najee featuring Will Downing | Catch A Feelin'
#4 | Blake Aaron | The Upside
#3 | Kim Scott | Hide & Seek
#2 | Adam Hawley featuring Everette Harp | Electric
🏆 #1 | Roberto Restuccia | Smooth Commodity

Not On The List (#21): Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
Safe Bet (#24): Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
Vintage Smooth: Dexter Wansel – New Beginnings

Join host Pamela Black for this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America based on national radio airplay.

This week's chart features music from Phylicia Rae, Roberto Restuccia, Brian Culbertson, Blake Aaron, Adam Hawley, Skinny Hightower, Najee, Kim Scott, Michael Broening, Lawson Rollins, Nathan Mitchell, Gerald Albright, Michael Mani, Kim Waters, Paul Brown, KEM, Norman Brown, David Benoit, Jeff Lorber, and more.

Highlights from this episode:
 🎷 Phylicia Rae remains at #1 with "Take Your Time"
 🎷 Roberto Restuccia holds strong at #2 with "Smooth Commodity"
 🎷 Brian Culbertson climbs to #3 with "Morning Light"
 🎷 Nathan Mitchell is featured in this week's Artist Spotlight
 🎷 Vintage Smooth honors the legendary collaboration of Al Jarreau and Randy Crawford
 🎷 Safe Bet pick: Adrian Crutchfield's "Hypnotic" is poised to enter the countdown soon. 

Produced by Jason Beatty and recorded at the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the nation's most-played smooth jazz songs every week.

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown June 6th, 2026
20 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
19 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
18 DAVID BENOIT & JEFF LORBER Boarding Pass
17 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
16 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
15 NATHAN MITCHELL Summer Time Summer Vibes
14 BOB BALDWIN HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
13 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
12 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
11 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
10 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
9 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
8 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
7 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
6 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
5 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
4 BLAKE AARON The Upside
3 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/Eric Marienthal
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
1 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time

Welcome to the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black, recorded at 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV Las Vegas — the best smooth jazz station in America.

This week’s countdown features the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country, powered by national airplay and packed with contemporary jazz favorites, rising hits, and legendary artists shaping the format today.

🎷 This week’s #1 song:
Phylicia Rae – “Take Your Time”

Also featuring:
• Norman Brown – “Chillax”
• Roberto Restuccia – “Smooth Commodity”
• Michael Broening – “Make It Last”
• Brian Culbertson – “Morning Light”
• Blake Aaron – “The Upside”
• Gerald Albright – “More Than Enough”
• Kim Scott – “Hide & Seek”
• Adam Hawley – “Electric”
• Najee featuring Will Downing – “Catch A Feelin’”
• TNR Collective – “Colors”
• Cindy Bradley – “Night Flight”
• Lawson Rollins – “Sunset Glow”
• Skinny Hightower – “Red Lights”
• Kem featuring Boney James – “Give My Love”

This episode also includes:
🎶 Vintage Smooth spotlight featuring Grover Washington Jr.
🎶 Artist features and smooth jazz history
🎶 National chart movement and trending contemporary jazz hits
🎶 Pamela Black’s signature Vegas-inspired presentation style

Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Listen on demand and discover why the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown continues to be one of America’s fastest-growing smooth jazz countdown shows.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - May 30th, 2026

20 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
19 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
18 BOB BALDWIN HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
17 Summer Time Summer Vibes
16 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
15 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
14 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
13 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
10 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
9 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
8 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
7 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
6 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
5 BLAKE AARON The Upside
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
3 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
1 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time

The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown returns with the biggest smooth jazz songs in the country, featuring this week’s top contemporary jazz artists, Billboard-charting favorites, and the smoothest grooves on radio. Hosted by Pamela Black on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America — this nationally syndicated countdown delivers the definitive soundtrack for smooth jazz fans everywhere. 

This week, keyboardist Michael Broening rises to the #1 spot with “Make It Last,” while Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Roberto Restuccia, Blake Aaron, Cindy Bradley, Kim Scott, Adam Hawley, Norman Brown, and Najee continue dominating smooth jazz playlists nationwide.

This episode also features:

•  The Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America 
•  Contemporary jazz favorites and rising artists 
•  A special Vintage Smooth spotlight featuring Maxwell’s “Ascension” 
•  Artist spotlights and stories behind the music 
•  Smooth late-night grooves, jazz fusion, soulful melodies, and contemporary jazz instrumentation 

Featured Artists Include:
 Michael Broening, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Roberto Restuccia, Blake Aaron, Adam Hawley, Kim Scott, Najee, Cindy Bradley, Norman Brown, Lawson Rollins, Carol Albert, Skinny Hightower, Michael Mani, Bob Baldwin, KEM, and more.

Produced at the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 23rd, 2026

20 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
19 BOB BALDWIN HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
18 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
17 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
16 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
15 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
14 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
13 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
12 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
11 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
10 BLAKE AARON The Upside
9 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
8 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
7 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
6 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
5 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
4 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
3 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
2 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
1 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last

Experience the smoothest countdown in America with Pamela Black on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV. This week’s May 16, 2026 edition features Gerald Albright landing at #1 with “More Than Enough,” alongside powerhouse artists including Brian Culbertson, Michael Browning, Felicia Ray, Blake Aaron, Kim Scott, Norman Brown, Lindsay Webster, Paul Brown, and more. Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, this nationally syndicated smooth jazz countdown delivers the biggest smooth jazz songs in the country, coast to coast. Discover chart movement, rising favorites, veteran legends, and this week’s Safe Bet, Jimmy B’s “Keep It Moving.” Stream, replay, and stay connected to the definitive groove guide in smooth jazz radio.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown May 16th, 2026
20 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
19 KEM Give My Love f/Boney James
18 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say
17 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
16 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
15 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
14 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
13 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
12 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
11 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
10 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
9 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
8 BLAKE AARON The Upside
7 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
6 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
5 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
4 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
3 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
2 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
1 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough

Experience this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV, the best smooth jazz station in America. Featuring the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country, this week’s chart crowns TNR Collective’s “Colors” at #1, with standout tracks from Carol Albert, Gerald Albright, Brian Culbertson, Michael Broening, Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Najee, Lindsey Webster, and more. Powered by national airplay and built for smooth jazz fans, radio affiliates, and contemporary jazz lovers coast to coast 

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - May 9th, 2026

20 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me 
19 PAUL BROWN So Much To Say 
18 WAKANA After Hours 
17 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow 
16 KIM WATERS Sax You Up 
15 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift 
14 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek 
13 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing 
12 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp 
11 BLAKE AARON The Upside 
10 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights 
9 NORMAN BROWN Chillax 
8 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time 
7 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight 
6 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity 
5 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last 
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal 
3 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough 
2 CAROL ALBERT City Walk 
1 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors 

Carol Albert rises to the top this week as “City Walk” claims the #1 spot on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown! 

Join Pamela Black from the KUNV studios at UNLV as she counts down America’s smoothest jazz tracks, featuring Norman Brown’s “Chillax” at #2, TNR Collective’s “Colors” at #3, Michael Broening, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Phylicia Rae, Najee, Lindsey Webster and more.

This week’s episode delivers chart movement, rising contenders, powerhouse veterans, vintage smooth highlights, and the signature Vegas-style presentation that makes the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown one of the smoothest rides in radio.

Powered by national airplay and produced by Jason Beatty in the KUNV Studios - Las Vegas , this is your definitive guide to the biggest smooth jazz songs in America for the week ending May 2, 2026.

Subscribe, stream, and stay connected for the best in smooth jazz radio, contemporary jazz hits, jazz music conversations, and America’s smoothest countdown.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - May 2nd, 2026

20 WAKANA After Hours
19 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
18 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
17 BLAKE AARON The Upside
16 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
15 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
14 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
13 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
12 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
11 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
10 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
9 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
8 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
7 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
6 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
5 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
4 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
3 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
2 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
1 CAROL ALBERT City Walk

The Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs This Week, counted down from 20 to 1.

 Hosted by Pamela Black on the best smooth jazz station in America, 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas.

This week’s Smooth Jazz Countdown features the biggest tracks in contemporary jazz, including Norman Brown, Brian Culbertson, Rick Braun, Carol Albert, and more. Powered by national airplay and listener favorites, this is your definitive guide to the smoothest songs in the country right now. 

From rising artists to chart-topping veterans, discover what’s trending in smooth jazz and where your favorite songs land this week. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting into the genre, this weekly countdown delivers the perfect mix of groove, melody, and momentum.

🎷 This Week’s #1 Song: Chillax – Norman Brown
🔥 Featured Artists: Brian Culbertson, TNR Collective, Carol Albert, Gerald Albright, Najee, Kim Waters & more

👉 Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts to stay updated with the Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs every week.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - April 25th, 2026
20 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
19 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift
18 LAWSON ROLLINS Sunset Glow
17 ADAM HAWLEY Electric f/Everette Harp
16 BLAKE AARON The Upside
15 KIM WATERS Sax You Up
14 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
13 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
10 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
9 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
8 WAKANA After Hours
7 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
6 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
5 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
3 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
2 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
1 NORMAN BROWN Chillax

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.

Listen, discover new favorites, and stay connected to the smoothest jazz music show on the air

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