Best Smooth Jazz Countdown Podcasts (2025)

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - November 15th, 2025 1:52:52

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This week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black delivers a high-energy trip through the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits in the nation, straight from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV. Pamela brings her signature warmth, flair, and Las Vegas polish as she guides listeners through rising stars, returning favorites, and major movers on th…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - November 8th, 2025 1:57:08

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From the KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America — the official Mediabase chart of the week. This episode celebrates a season of rising stars and timeless legends. Saxophonist Najee, joined by Brian Simpson, holds the top spot with “Salvador.” Close behind, Adrian Crutchfield’s Sooo G…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - November 1st, 2025 1:53:28

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — Week Ending November 1, 2025 Join Pamela Black from the KU-NV studios on the campus of UNLV for the smoothest show in America — counting down the 20 biggest smooth jazz hits from coast to coast. This week’s lineup delivers a perfect blend of chart-topping icons, rising stars, and timeless legends. Hear fresh grooves …

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - October 25th, 2025 1:53:07

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From the KUNV 91.5 FM studios on the campus of UNLV, host Pamela Black takes listeners on another silky-smooth ride through the Top 20 Smooth Jazz songs in America, as ranked by Mediabase Airplay. This week’s countdown features standout performances from Ryan LaValette (“London Nights”), Lisa Addeo (“Lipstick and Moonlight”), Nathan Mitchell, PJ Sp…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - October 18th 2025 1:56:43

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – October 18, 2025 Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty | Recorded at the KUNV Studios, UNLV Step into the groove with another chart-topping edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, where Pamela Black brings you the 20 smoothest tracks shaping contemporary jazz nationwide. This week’s show delivers an…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - October 11th, 2025 1:52:29

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From the KUNV studios at UNLV, Pamela Black guides your Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown through 20 of the week’s smoothest spins. The ride starts with Darren Rahn at #20 (“Light of the World”) and rolls through Norman Brown, Blake Aaron, Jazz Funk Soul, and a horn-powered blast from Dave Koz & Summer Horns on “Vehicle.” Mid-chart movers include Lisa …

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - October 4th 2025 1:54:51

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🎷 Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – October 4, 2025 Get ready for another star-studded edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, your trusted guide to the top 20 smooth jazz songs shaping the airwaves! Host Pamela Black takes you coast to coast through this week’s chart, featuring the freshest grooves, rising stars, and timeless legends of contem…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown September 28th, 2025 1:57:11

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From the KUNV studios at UNLV, Pamela Black guides you through the smoothest countdown in America—20 to 1—with fresh grooves, big movers, and a few surprises. This week features chart momentum from Blake Aaron (“Dare to Fly”), Quintin Gerard W. (“Streets of Gold”), and Jeff Ryan (“Missing Your Love”), plus an artist spotlight on Darren Rahn (“Light…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown -September 20th 2025 1:57:01

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This week on the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, Pamela Black takes you coast to coast with the smoothest sounds in America. From rising stars to genre icons, the countdown is packed with fresh grooves, big moves, and a few surprises along the way. Highlights include Kim Waters kicking things off at #20 with his soulful sax, Quentin Gerard W.’s…

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September 13th, 2025 - Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown 1:53:03

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This week’s Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown takes you on a soulful ride through the smoothest tracks in the country, recorded live from the KUNV studios at UNLV. Hosted by Pamela Black, the countdown delivers fresh grooves, big moves, and plenty of surprises. We start at #20 with Bay Area saxophonist Greg Chambers and his soulful “LA Sunset,” th…

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - September 6th 2025 1:54:14

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Join Pamela Black from the KUNV studios in Las Vegas for another edition of The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, your definitive guide to the top 20 smooth jazz songs of the week. This episode features fresh grooves and chart-topping favorites from artists like Kim Scott, Brian Culbertson, Najee, Nicholas Cole, Pamela Williams, Norman Brown, Michael …

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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown - August 30th 2025 1:55:03

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From the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. This week’s chart is packed with fresh grooves, big leaps, and superstar performances from legends and rising stars alike. Eric Darius claims the number one spot with “Too Good 2 Let Go,” while standout …

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August 23rd 2025 - Back to Campus w/ Sean U 1:48:23

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On this special Back to Campus edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, guest host Sean U steps in for the legendary Pamela Black to guide you through the smoothest charting jazz songs from coast to coast. Broadcasting from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, Sean celebrates the start of the Fall 2025 semester with a mix of rising hit…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - August 16th, 2025 1:56:18

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🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – August 16, 2025 Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Wesley Knight With coast-to-coast chart data from Mediabase, this episode blends deep grooves, artist insights, and pure smooth jazz excellence. Whether you’re driving, relaxing, or just vibing out—this is your sonic soul food. Week Ending: August 16, 2025 H…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - August 9th, 2025 1:54:52

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🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – August 9, 2025 Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty Get ready to turn up the heat with this week’s red-hot edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown! From soulful saxophones to lush keys and a history-making bassist at #1, Pamela Black guides you through the nation’s most played smooth jaz…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – Mindy Abair Hits #1, Tributes to Chuck Mangione (August 2nd, 2025) 1:51:19

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This week on the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown with Pamela Black, the groove is on fire as we celebrate chart-toppers, big movers, and heartfelt tributes. Mindy Abair claims the #1 spot with her Catalina-inspired hit Ooh-Ah Catalina, while Kim Waters, Ryan LaValette, and Nicholas Cole keep the energy flowing in the top five. We also pause to h…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - July 26th 2025 1:50:16

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On this week’s Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, Ryan La Valette holds the top spot with his undeniable hit Release Me, while Mindi Abair’s breezy Catalina-inspired Oooh-Aah makes a strong push at #2. Phylicia Rae and Norman Brown team up on the soulful No Regrets, landing at #3, and Nicholas Cole’s lush Blue Magic keeps climbing. We’ve got dual …

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - July 19th 2025 1:48:35

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🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown Week of June 19th 2025 Aloha to our new affiliate Hawaiian Pacific Radio KCCZ in Maui Ryan La Valette – Release Me Mindi Abair – Oooh-Aah (Catalina) Phylicia Rae – No Regrets (feat. Norman Brown) Richard Elliot – Straight Up Down Deepak Thettu – Timeless Love Saxl Rose – Sunset (feat. Kayla Waters) Kim Waters – …

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - July 12th 2025 1:49:15

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🎷 SMOOTH JAZZ RADIO TOP 20 COUNTDOWN 🎷 July 12th 2025 20. Michael Broening – Together Again 19. J. White – On Ya Feet 18. Adam Hawley – Absolute Love f/Judah Sealy 17. Greg Manning – Now And Forever 16. Bob James & Dave Koz – New Hope 15. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset 14. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic 13. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker 12. Brian Simpson – Und…

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5-Eric Scott Reed Out Late Out Late Smoke Sessions 4-Adam Hawley Unstoppable Sanctify MBF Entertainment 3-The Reid Hoyson Project In Your Dreams The Watchman Reid Hoyson Productions 2-Michael Mani Triangles Triangles Baja/TSR 1-Cyrus Chestnut Rhythm, Melody and Harmony Big Foot HighNote

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10- Chicago Jazz Orchestra feat. Bobby Broom More Amor: A Tribute To Wes Montgomery More, More, Amor CJO Music 9- Richard Elliot Straight Up Down High Tide Shanachie 8- Diego Rivera West Circle The Maze Positone 7-Vincent Ingala Escape With Me Fantasy or Reality Shanachie 6-Lin Rountree The Chill Think Of Me Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm…

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Smooth Jazz Radio T20 - Songs of Summer...so far 1:43:04

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🎷 Happy Smooth Jazz Summer! 🎷 This week, it's a special edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown! Smooth jazz sensation Michael Mani is guest-hosting the count of the Top 20 Songs of the Smooth Jazz Summer (so far)—just in time for a soulful 4th of July weekend! 🎧 Tune in live or stream the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 🟣 Th…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - June 28th 2025 1:49:39

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Pamela Black is back with another edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown, and this week, there's a brand-new number one song! 🎷 Catch the countdown live every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on 91.5 Jazz and More, featuring: The 20 biggest smooth jazz songs of the week A touch of vintage smooth Our "Safe Bet" pick — a track destined to break into…

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Smooth Jazz Radio - T20 June 21st 2025 1:52:24

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20. Weekend Games – Rob Zinn f/ Michael Paulo ➡️ YouTube (Facebook Trailer) 19. LA Sunset – Greg Chambers ➡️ YouTube 18. Turn Another Corner – Doug Jones ➡️ YouTube 17. Expansions – Jazz in Pink ➡️ YouTube 16. The Pacemaker – Kim Waters ➡️ YouTube 15. New Hope – Bob James & Dave Koz ➡️ YouTube 14. Oooh‑Aah (Catalina) – Mindi Abair ➡️ (No direct lin…

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SJR Top 20 - June 14th 2025 1:51:34

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🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown (with YouTube Links) 20. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker ➡️ YouTube 19. Rob Zinn ft. Michael Paulo – Weekend Games ➡️ YouTube (Facebook Trailer) 18. Jazz in Pink – Expansions ➡️ YouTube 17. Bob James & Dave Koz – New Hope ➡️ YouTube 16. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars ➡️ YouTube 15. Ryan La Valette – Release Me ➡️ Yo…

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The Vegas Jazz Countdown - June 7th 2025 1:49:21

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🎷 It’s the first Smooth Jazz Countdown of the summer—welcome to the Vegas Jazz Countdown! This week, we crowned a brand-new number one: Vincent Ingala’s “Let’s Get To It.” 🎶 Catch the full countdown every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon—or stream it anytime, anywhere, on your favorite podcast platform. 20. Special EFX – "Meant To Be" (feat. Chieli Mi…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - May 31, 2025 1:52:54

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Tracklist #20: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You" #19: Richard Elliot - "Straight Up Down" #18: Brian Simpson - "Under the Stars" #17: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)" #16: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain" Near Miss: Julian Vaughn - "Gratified" #15: Bob James & Dave Koz - "New Hope" #14: Saxl Rose - "Sunset (ft. Kayla Waters)" …

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - May 24, 2025 1:52:05

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Tracklist #20: Bob James & Dave Koz - "New Hope" #19: Saxl Rose - "Sunset (ft. Kayla Waters)" #18: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)" #17: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You" #16: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain" Near Miss: Brian Simpson - "Under the Stars" #15: Chris Standring - "Top Hat and Tails" #14: Lin Rountree - "So Natural…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - May 17, 2025 1:52:30

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Tracklist #20: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk" #19: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)" #18: Bob James & Dave Koz - "New Hope" #17: Tim Bowman - "I Want to Be with You" #16: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain" Near Miss: Greg Chambers - "LA Sunset" #15: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally" #14: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water" #13: Michael Mani - "Tr…

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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown - May 10, 2025 1:54:24

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Tracklist #20: Paula Atherton - "Let's Talk" #19: Jeff Lorber - "Teardrops in the Rain" #18: Lisa Addeo - "Wet Bar" #17: Gerald Albright - "G-Funk" #16: Lin Rountree - "So Naturally" Near Miss: Phylicia Rae - "No Regrets (ft. Norman Brown)" #15: Michael Mani - "Triangles" #14: Tanya Nolan - "Like Water" #13: Peter White - "Catalonia" #12: Deepak Th…