{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown","title":"Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – April 18, 2026 | Norman Brown, Wakana, Rick Braun | Top 20 Smooth Jazz Hits","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9d1862b5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6967,"description":"\nThis 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.\nThis 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.\nListen, discover new favorites, and stay connected to the smoothest jazz music show on the air\nWeekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - April 18th, 2026\n\n20 MICHAEL MANI Night Shift\n19 BLAKE AARON The Upside\n18 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede\n17 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique\n16 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place\n15 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights\n14 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing\n13 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight\n12 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity\n11 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time\n10 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me\n9 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy\n8 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last\n7 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors\n6 CAROL ALBERT City Walk\n5 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough\n4 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal\n3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott\n2 WAKANA After Hours\n1 NORMAN BROWN Chillax","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yqpwowneclSLBDYaaFFBIqpo6WBNSVArKZKpOUqZSHY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xOWI2/ZGFjMjlkZTVlN2Fj/MTliOGFhMDE1ODg4/MTdkOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}