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.
Wakana 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.
Plus, 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.
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 11th 2026
20 KIM SCOTT Hide & Seek
19 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
18 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
17 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
16 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
15 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
14 NAJEE Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
13 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
12 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
9 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
8 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
7 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
4 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
3 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
2 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
1 WAKANA After Hours
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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