{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown","title":"Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown April 11 2026 | Wakana Hits #1 | Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ec902b8a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6720,"description":"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.\nWakana 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.\nPlus, 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.\nWeekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 11th 2026\n20 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek\n19 GREG MANNING Remember The Time\n18 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique\n17 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place\n16 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights\n15 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight\n14 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing\n13 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time\n12 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede\n11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity\n10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors\n9 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me\n8 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last\n7 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough\n6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal\n5 CAROL ALBERT City Walk\n4 NORMAN BROWN Chillax\n3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott\n2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy\n1 WAKANA After Hours","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}