A new #1 on the Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown! Carol Albert takes the top spot with “Vertical Horizon” on the October 17, 2026 edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV in Las Vegas.

Discover the week's 20 hottest smooth jazz songs and contemporary jazz favorites, including Chris Standring, Hubert Eaves IV, Euge Groove, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Althea René, Jazz Funk Soul, Jacob Webb, Walter Beasley, Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan, Boney James, Maysa, Lindsey Webster, and more. This week's features also spotlight vocalist Kayla Waters and a Vintage Smooth selection from keyboardist Wayne Linsey.

This week's Smooth Jazz Top 20:

1. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon
2. Chris Standring — All the Good Times
3. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
4. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
5. Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz — Skate On
6. Althea René featuring Ryan La Valette — El Fuego
7. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
8. Jacob Webb — It's a Boy
9. Walter Beasley — 65 Bounce
10. Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan — Power Move
11. Paula Atherton — Right on Time
12. Boney James — Storybook
13. Maysa featuring JJ Sansaverino — Street Life
14. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant to Be
15. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine
16. Phillip Doc Martin — Chill Pill
17. Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan — Yessir!
18. Eric Essix — Streets of Gold
19. Rick Braun — Doing Everything with You
20. Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum — Jolanda

Plus: our Vintage Smooth spotlight features Wayne Linsey's “Sidekicking,” and this week's Safe Bet is Tanya Nolan's “Impossible.”

Listen to the commercial-free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps. Follow Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown for new weekly smooth jazz charts, rising jazz artists, saxophone, guitar, piano, soul jazz, and contemporary jazz hits. Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

There's a brand-new #1 on the Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown! Hubert Eaves IV rises to the top with “She Said Yes,” as Pamela Black counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America for the weekend of October 10, 2026.

Hear the latest contemporary jazz chart hits from Euge Groove, Carol Albert, Chris Standring, Jazz Funk Soul, Dave Koz, Lindsey Webster, Boney James, Rick Braun and more. Who's climbing, who's holding strong, and which artists are knocking on the door of the Top 20? Listen to the commercial-free Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, produced at KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More in Las Vegas with chart data from Mediabase.

Top 20 Smooth Jazz Songs — October 10, 2026

20. Boney James — “Storybook”
19. Rick Braun — “Doing Everything with You”
18. Eric Essix — “Streets of Gold”
17. Phillip “Doc” Martin — “Chill Pill”
16. Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”
15. Maysa featuring JJ Sanseverino — “Street Life”
14. Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”
13. Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”
12. Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan — “Power Move”
11. Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”
10. Althea Rene featuring Ryan La Valette — “El Fuego”
9. Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”
8. Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”
7. Jacob Webb — “It’s a Vibe”
6. Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz — “Skate On”
5. Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”
4. Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”
3. Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”
2. Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”
1. Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”

Bonus features: The Velvet Rope: BPM (Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown & Michael Paulo) — “Gridlock” (#21); Jazz Magic: Jeff Cascaro — “Love Will Find a Way”; Vintage Smooth: The Blackbyrds — “Walking in Rhythm”; Safe Bet: Gerald Albright — “Hot Chocolate” (#22).

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There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz. On this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, Pamela Black counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, with Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan reaching the top spot with “Yessir!” Euge Groove climbs to #2 with “The Phoenix,” while Hubert Eaves IV holds strong at #3 with “She Said Yes.”

This week’s Smooth Jazz Top 20 also features Jazz Funk Soul, Carol Albert, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Chris Standring, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Lindsey Webster, Maysa, Jacob Webb, Walter Beasley, Paula Atherton, Althea René, Kayla Waters, Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan, Nicole Henry, Ragan Whiteside, Rick Braun and Eric Essix.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — October 3, 2026

1. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”
2. Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”
3. Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”
4. Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”
5. Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”
6. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”
7. Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”
8. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — “Skate On”
9. Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”
10. Maysa — “Street Life”
11. Jacob Webb — “It’s a Boy!”
12. Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”
13. Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”
14. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — “El Fuego”
15. Kayla Waters — “Bountiful”
16. Adam Hawley feat. Jeff Ryan — “Power Move”
17. Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”
18. Ragan Whiteside — “In Love Reimagined”
19. Rick Braun — “Doin’ Everything With You”
20. Eric Essix — “Streets of Gold”

Plus, the episode features the Velvet Rope spotlight on Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill,” a Headlining Artist selection from Fred Smith with “Skate Town,” Vintage Smooth with Tom Browne’s “Funkin’ for Jamaica,” and this week’s Safe Bet from Boney James featuring Larry Carlton.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.

There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz. On this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, Pamela Black counts down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, with Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum reaching the top spot with “Jolanda.” Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan climbs to #2 with “Yessir!,” while Hubert Eaves IV makes a big move to #3 with “She Said Yes.”

This week’s countdown also features Euge Groove, Jazz Funk Soul, Chris Standring, Kayla Waters, Carol Albert, Lindsey Webster, Maysa, Ragan Whiteside, Eric Darius, Rick Braun, Nicole Henry, Althea René, Paula Atherton and more.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — September 26, 2026

1. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — “Jolanda”
2. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — “Yessir!”
3. Hubert Eaves IV — “She Said Yes”
4. Euge Groove — “The Phoenix”
5. Jazz Funk Soul — “Simpatico”
6. Chris Standring — “All the Good Times”
7. Kayla Waters — “Bountiful”
8. Carol Albert — “Vertical Horizon”
9. Lindsey Webster — “What Is Meant to Be”
10. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — “Street Life”
11. Jacob Webb — “It’s a Boy!”
12. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — “Skate On”
13. Ragan Whiteside — “In Love Reimagined”
14. Walter Beasley — “65 Bounce”
15. Paula Atherton — “Right on Time”
16. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — “El Fuego”
17. Nicole Henry — “Everything Is Fine”
18. Rick Braun — “Doin’ Everything With You”
19. Eric Darius — “Maputo Nights”
20. Eric Essix — “Streets of Gold”

Plus, the episode features the Velvet Rope spotlight on Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill,” a Headlining Artist selection from Zhané, and Vintage Smooth with the late George Duke.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.

Kayla Waters takes the #1 spot with “Bountiful” on this week’s Smooth Jazz Top 20. Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the biggest contemporary jazz artists, chart movement, new releases and the music shaping smooth jazz radio right now.

For listeners searching for the Smooth Jazz Top 20, the latest smooth jazz countdown, current smooth jazz charts or the top contemporary jazz songs of 2026, this week’s show features Kayla Waters, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Euge Groove, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Ragan Whiteside, Jazz Funk Soul, Mindi Abair, Lindsey Webster, Eric Darius, Chris Standring, Jacob Webb, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Paula Atherton, Walter Beasley, Althea René, Nicole Henry and Rick Braun.

Plus, Adam Hawley featuring Kat Hawley steps into the Headlining Artist spotlight with “Señorita,” Vintage Smooth turns back to 2007 with keyboardist Tim Watson and “Sunday Afternoon,” and Pamela’s Safe Bet spotlights saxophonist Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill.” Bassist Julian Vaughn featuring Adam Hawley waits just outside the countdown at the Velvet Rope with “Give and Go.”

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — September 19, 2026
20. Rick Braun — Doin’ Everything With You
19. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine
18. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — El Fuego
17. Walter Beasley — 65 Bounce
16. Paula Atherton — Right on Time
15. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — Skate On
14. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights
13. Jacob Webb — It’s a Boy!
12. Chris Standring — All the Good Times
11. Mindi Abair — Falling in Love
10. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — Street Life
9. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon
8. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant to Be
7. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
6. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
5. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined
4. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir!
3. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
2. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda
1. 🏆 Kayla Waters — Bountiful

Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week from the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas.

This week’s chart features music from Althea Rene, Nicole Henry, Rick Braun, Nicholas Cole, Paula Atherton, Walter Beasley, Jacob Webb, Carol Albert, Maysa, Hubert Eaves IV, Chris Standring, Eric Darius, Lindsey Webster, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Mindi Abair, Jazz Funk Soul, Euge Groove, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, and Kayla Waters.

Plus, Phil Perry steps into the Headlining Artist spotlight, Incognito takes us back to 1996 for Vintage Smooth, and guitarist Adam Hawley featuring Jeff Ryan lands this week’s Safe Bet.

At the top of the chart, flutist Ragan Whiteside earns the new No. 1 with “In Love Reimagined.”

Recorded at KUNV in Las Vegas. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase. Hosted by Pamela Black.

There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz! Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, with saxophonist, vocalist and songwriter Mindi Abair claiming the crown with “Falling in Love.” Ragan Whiteside climbs to #2 with “In Love Reimagined,” while Kayla Waters moves into the #3 spot with “Bountiful.”

This week’s countdown also features music from Eric Darius, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Lindsey Webster, Jazz Funk Soul, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Euge Groove, Nicholas Cole, Maysa, Chris Standring, Bob Baldwin, Steve Oliver, Carol Albert, Nicole Henry, Paula Atherton, Rick Braun and more.

Plus, the Marquee Artist spotlight features electric violinist Ken Ford with “Jumpstart,” Vintage Smooth turns back the clock with trumpeter Michael “Patches” Stewart and “Road Song,” and Pamela’s Safe Bet looks ahead to Althea René featuring Ryan LaValette with “El Fuego.”

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the biggest songs in contemporary jazz, chart movement, artist stories and a little Vegas sparkle every week with host Pamela Black. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Produced by Jason Beatty — KUNV Studios, Las Vegas.

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
20. Rick Braun — Doing Everything With You
19. Paula Atherton — Right On Time
18. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine
17. Jacob Webb — It’s a Vibe
16. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon
15. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
14. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand
13. Chris Standring — All The Good Times
12. Maysa — Street Life
11. Nicholas Cole — Green Light
10. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
9. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
8. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir!
7. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
6. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be
5. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda
4. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights
3. Kayla Waters — Bountiful
2. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined
1. 🏆 Mindi Abair — Falling In Love

There’s a new #1 song in smooth jazz! Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown for August 29, 2026, culminating with saxophonist Eric Darius claiming the top spot with “Maputo Nights.” Former chart-topper Nicholas Cole remains firmly in the winner’s circle as “Green Light” moves to #2, while Mindi Abair holds strong at #3 with “Falling in Love.”

This week’s countdown also features music from Kayla Waters, Ragan Whiteside, Lindsey Webster, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Oli Silk, Adrian Crutchfield, Bob Baldwin, Steve Oliver, Lawson Rollins, Lynn Roundtree, Chris Standring and more. Greg Manning’s “Yolanda” carries a particularly personal story, while Lindsey Webster continues her climb toward the top with “What Is Meant to Be.”

Plus, Vintage Smooth turns back the clock with the legendary Patti Austin, the Marquee Artist spotlight features saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa, and Pamela’s Safe Bet looks ahead to “Vertical Horizon” from Carol Albert, currently sitting just outside the countdown at #22.

Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown brings you the biggest songs in contemporary jazz, chart movement, artist stories and a little Vegas sparkle every week with host Pamela Black. Chart data provided by Mediabase.

Produced by Jason Beatty KUNV Studios Las Vegas

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 29th, 2026
20. Chris Standring — All The Good Times
19. Pieces of a Dream — Heading Out
18. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes
17. Lawson Rollins — Sunset Glow
16. Lin Rountree — Flow feat. Big Mike Hart
15. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber — Boarding Pass
14. Maysa — Street Life feat. JJ Sansaverino
13. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand feat. Peter White
12. Euge Groove — The Phoenix
11. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
10. Adrian Crutchfield — Hypnotic
9. Oli Silk — Yessir! feat. Jeff Ryan
8. Greg Manning — Jolanda feat. Kirk Whalum
7. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico
6. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be
5. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined
4. Kayla Waters — Bountiful
3. Mindi Abair — Falling In Love
2. Nicholas Cole — Green Light
1. 🏆 Eric Darius — Maputo Nights