Live music conversations and interviews meet the smoothest sounds in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, hosted by Pamela Black and produced at the KUNV studios in Las Vegas.
This episode features the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in the country based on national airplay, including Jeff Ryan at #1 with “Speakeasy,” Wakana’s “After Hours,” and Norman Brown’s “Chillax.” From rising stars to established legends, this music interview podcast-style countdown delivers the definitive groove guide for smooth jazz fans everywhere.
Stream the full countdown, discover new artists, and experience the best in live music talk show energy—all in one place. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the format, this episode captures the pulse of today’s smooth jazz scene.
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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown April 4th 2026
20 SKINNY HIGHTOWER Red Lights
19 GREGORY GOODLOE Unlimited
18 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA Smooth Commodity
17 PHYLICIA RAE Take Your Time
16 BYRON MILLER Any Time Any Place
15 GREG MANNING Remember The Time
14 3RD FORCE Onward And Upward f/L. Rollins
13 BRIAN SIMPSON Blue Mystique
12 CINDY BRADLEY Night Flight
11 MICHAEL BROENING Make It Last
10 TNR COLLECTIVE Colors
9 GERALD ALBRIGHT More Than Enough
8 LINDSEY WEBSTER Music In Me
7 CAROL ALBERT City Walk
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON Morning Light f/E. Marienthal
5 BLAIR BRYANT Silk And Suede
4 RICK BRAUN Give It All You Got f/T. Scott
3 NORMAN BROWN Chillax
2 WAKANA After Hours
1 JEFF RYAN Speakeasy
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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