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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown

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Hosted by Pamela Black, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the Top 20 smooth jazz songs of the week from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America. Broadcasting from Las Vegas, this weekly jazz radio show features the hottest smooth jazz hits, rising artists, and fan-favorite tracks shaping today’s sound. Each episode blends expert commentary, artist spotlights, and curated music selections, making it a must-listen for fans of jazz music conversations, live music interviews, classic jazz radio, and modern smooth jazz playlists. Whether you're discovering new artists or enjoying familiar favorites, this countdown captures the pulse of the smooth jazz scene. Produced by Jason Beatty and recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring the latest in smooth jazz, live music talk show energy, and premium jazz radio programming.© Public Radio KUNV 2026 Art Music
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  • Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Kim Scott Claims No. 1 | Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs | Hosted by Pamela Black
    Jun 27 2026

    Welcome to the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, America's definitive weekly countdown of the nation's biggest smooth jazz hits, hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas.

    This week's countdown features today's hottest contemporary jazz artists, including Kim Scott, Nathan Mitchell, Najee, Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Lawson Rollins, Skinny Hightower, Neils, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Marcus Johnson, David Benoit & Jeff Lorber, Michael Mani, Roberto Restuccia, Steve Oliver, and more.

    Plus, enjoy this week's Headlining Artist, Vintage Smooth, Safe Bet, and discover the songs climbing the charts from coast to coast.

    Whether you're a longtime smooth jazz fan or discovering the format for the first time, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the biggest hits, emerging artists, and the stories behind the music every week.

    Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and never miss America's smoothest countdown

    Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown June 27th, 2026

    20. Steve Oliver featuring Peter White – Dancing In The Sand
    19. Pieces of a Dream – Heading Out
    18. Nicholas Cole – Green Light
    17. Lin Rountree featuring Big Mike Hart – Flow
    16. Roberto Restuccia – Smooth Commodity
    15. Michael Mani – Night Shift
    14. Adrian Crutchfield – Hypnotic
    13. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber – Boarding Pass
    12. Kem featuring Boney James – Give My Love
    11. Bob Baldwin – HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
    10. Kim Waters – Sax You Up
    9. Paul Brown – So Much To Say
    8. Nils – Joy And Pain
    7. Lawson Rollins – Sunset Glow
    6. Skinny Hightower – Red Lights
    5. Blake Aaron – The Upside
    4. Adam Hawley featuring Everette Harp – Electric
    3. Najee featuring Will Downing – Catch A Feelin'
    2. Nathan Mitchell – Summer Time Summer Vibes
    🏆 1. Kim Scott – Hide & Seek


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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown | Blake Aaron Tops the Chart, Adam Hawley, Najee & Pamela Black's Top 20 Smooth Jazz Hits
    Jun 20 2026

    Join Pamela Black for another exciting edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, the smoothest countdown in America, as we reveal this week's Top 20 contemporary jazz songs based on nationwide airplay. This week's chart features chart-topping performances from Blake Aaron, Adam Hawley, Najee, Will Downing, Kim Scott, Skinny Hightower, Roberto Restuccia, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Nathan Mitchell, Brian Culbertson, Adrian Crutchfield, and many more.

    Highlights include Blake Aaron's climb to the number one spot with The Upside, Adam Hawley's continued chart dominance with Electric, and a special Vintage Smooth spotlight featuring Norah Jones and her timeless classic Day Is Done. Plus, Pamela shares artist stories, smooth jazz news, and the nation's hottest tracks from coast to coast.

    Whether you're a longtime smooth jazz fan or discovering the format for the first time, this countdown delivers the biggest songs, rising stars, and legendary artists shaping today's contemporary jazz landscape.

    Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Top 20 June 20th, 2026

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

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Roberto Restuccia Claims #1, Adam Hawley Charges Up the Chart & Kim Scott Reaches the Top 3 | June 13, 2026
    Jun 13 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 54 mins
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