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
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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