Nicholas Cole hits #1 with “Green Light” on this week's Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black!
We're counting down the 20 biggest smooth jazz songs in America, featuring today's top contemporary jazz artists and the music climbing the national charts.
This week's Top 5 features Nicholas Cole, Eric Darius, Mindi Abair, Kayla Waters and Bob Baldwin, with more music from Steve Oliver, Peter White, Ragan Whiteside, Jazz Funk Soul, Adrian Crutchfield, Lawson Rollins, Lindsey Webster, Euge Groove and more.
Plus, this week's Vintage Smooth spotlight features legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo with Sy Smith performing “Let's Stay Together.”
Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black.
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown
The 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week.
Chart data provided by Mediabase.
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown August 22nd, 2026
20 Hubert Eaves IV She Said Yes
19 Euge Groove The Phoenix
18 Nils Joy And Pain
17 Lin Rountree feat. Big Mike Hart Flow
16 Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino Street Life
15 Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan Yessir!
14 Pieces of a Dream Heading Out
13 Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum Jolanda
12 David Benoit & Jeff Lorber Boarding Pass
11 Lindsey Webster What Is Meant To Be
10 Lawson Rollins Sunset Glow
9 Adrian Crutchfield Hypnotic
8 Jazz Funk Soul Simpatico
7 Ragan Whiteside In Love Reimagined
6 Steve Oliver feat. Peter White Dancing In The Sand
5 Bob Baldwin HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
4 Kayla Waters Bountiful
3 Mindi Abair Falling In Love
2 Eric Darius Maputo Nights
1 Nicholas Cole Green Light
What is Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown?
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.
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