Best Smooth Grooves Podcasts (2025)

Flatpak has hit a bump in the road, but Sebastian Wick may have it back on course. KDE is making progress on the upcoming 6.6, and Fedora 43 is out. The Turris Omnia NG is a compelling Linux router, RDSEED has a bit of a problem on AMD Zen 5, and Mozilla drops the ball with AI translations. There's some weird security stories to cover in Open Offic…

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Episode 219: Koal Bee 501-Sneakers54 Collection (19-11-25) Levis - Shrink to fit 2:01:44

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Show 501 - Dedicated to the infamous Levi 501's - Shrink to fit jeans ! We used travel for miles to get a bargain pair back in the day, not sure what they cost today ? Have a listen whilst you read the instructions below ...enjoy. The "Bathtub Method" The process of sitting in a bathtub in Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fit™ jeans is a classic method to achi…

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Episode 23: Smooth Jazz Hits - #4 Podcast (11/16/2025 2:32:46

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Today episode brings to the listener some of the "Best Smooth Jazz on the Internet" . So sit back and enjoy for the next few hours.

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ULS 229: Full Steam Ahead - AI In Everything, Broken Rust, & Trending Toward Infinity 2:03:33

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Valve is going to attempt the Linux trifecta, Firefox is adding more AI and people aren't happy, and the kernel is refining its own AI guidelines. FFmpeg is tired of AI generated CVEs, no matter how good they are! Rust isn't always more secure, your Ubuntu desktop can last for 15 years now, and OpenSUSE Tumbleweed has some surprises. For Tips, we c…

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All Jack D 59:14

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This episode pays tribute to the late Jack DeJohnette who passed away a couple weeks ago. We feature Jack as a leader and side man on some of my favorite recordings. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Jack DeJohnette ~ Jack In ~ Parallel Realities Joe Farrell ~ Follow Your Heart ~ Joe Farrell Quartet Miroslav Vitous ~ Bamboo Forest ~ Universal Syncopat…

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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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Dee Lucas: Sax, Soul & the Vegas Groove - Birthday Bash w/ Serente Jazz & Wine Escapes 3:35

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In this episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas, host Carlaya sits down with acclaimed contemporary jazz saxophonist Dee Lucas for an intimate, inspiring, and soulful conversation. Known for his smooth tone, emotional phrasing, and chart-topping success, Dee opens up about his creative process, his evolution as a self-made independent artist, and the…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep274 1:54:37

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp274 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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Episode Nov 9 2025 1:00:00

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We begin with a trio led by pianist George Colligan along with Linda Oh (b) and Jack DeJohnette (dr). Mr. DeJohnette passed away last week and was an important figure in modern jazz. Also, new music by guitarist Mike Stern and a live recording of Weather Reports famous tune Birdland. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album George Colligan ~ Song for the Tar…

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Episode 22: Smooth Jazz Hits - #4 Podcast (11/8/2025) 2:05:52

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Today episode brings to the listener some of the "Best Smooth Jazz on the Internet" from Acoustic Alchemy, Boney James, Chris Standring, Dreaming in Colour, Nicholas Cole, Peter White, Ryan La Valette and many more. We also have soulful vocals from, Anita Baker, Maggie Ray, Teddy & Sarah and Rebecca Jade. So sit back and enjoy for the next few hour…

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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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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep273 1:54:36

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp273 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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ULS 227: Ancient Stack Tax - FFMPEG's 100K, Cosmic Pop in December, and the Debian Dustup 1:45:55

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This week SUSE's SLES and Red Hat's RHEL are embracing AI in the form of MCP and CUDA support. FFMPEG scores a $100k donation, Pop_OS and Cosmic finally have a release data, and Unity is in need of help. Kodi 22 has an Alpha, Debian has a Systemd dustup, and Krita has landed HDR support. And there's a port of Linux to WASM, so you can run the kern …

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Jazz Fusion and Beyond 58:57

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Mostly jazz/rock fusion on this week's show, featuring some of my favorite bands from the 70's and beyond. This music sparked my interest in jazz music during my college years, and eventually branching out into more traditional forms. But this is the music that started it all for me and many others of my generation. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album H…

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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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Episode 218: Koal Bee 500 + - Sneakers54 Collection _Smooth Bag (29-10-25) 2:26:21

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we're back, 500 Plus - The Smooth bag ..We had one bag left over so we dropped it into this show. We need to catch up with those smooth Jazz Shows that are at the top of the Podomatic charts ..so lets give it a shot ! Checkout our youtube channel too ... https://www.youtube.com/@Sneakers_54 Sneakers tee shirts available from the following site : ht…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep272 1:54:37

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp272 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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ULS 226: Ubuntu Friendly Fire - Xubuntu Hacked, Performance Wins, and Austria's Out! 1:44:27

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The Xubuntu torrent was hijacked! There's a performance shootout between Windows and Linux, Austria is going its own way, and Canonical inflicts damage on themselves. Then, Asahi Linux is still rolling, Digikam gains some Wayland features, and Mobian is coming for your phones! For tips we have easyssh, barrier for software KVM, the difference betwe…

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Episode October 26 2025 59:13

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This show has a number of notable albums including two posthumous releases from Chick Corea. Also an alternative take of a Joni Mitchell composition. Other tracks feature Japanese trumpet player Ohno, Miles and San Diego Latin Jazz pianist Irving Flores. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea ~ Trance Dance ~ The Fut…

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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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ULS 225: Not A Memory Leak - Librephone, Ubo Pod, & Fastmail's Desktop App 1:51:29

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NordVPN Open Sources their Linux client, AMD and Intel are cooperating on what the next iteration of X86_64 will look like, and Fedora 43 is going to be a week late. Blender 5 and PipeWire 1.6 are each right around the corner and the Free Software Foundation has announced their Librephone initiative. For tips we have the FastMail desktop app, octop…

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Episode October 19 2025 58:22

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Much of this playlist is from artists that performed at the fundraiser for Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC.org) founded by trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos. Also featured is music from Shunzo Ohno a trumpet player originally from Japan who has played with Buster Williams, Hancock, Shorter and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Gilbert Castellano…

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Smooth Groovers Podcast Season 17-Licensed-Episode S17-6 1:24:36

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Season 17 - Licensed Episode S17-6-featuring Soul, Funk, Jazz, SmoothJazz, fusion, Disco and Chill.By Dr Groove and Prof Smooth and Master Moove

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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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RuPaul’s Drag Race - Asia O’Hara: Drag, Dazzle, and the Power of Representation 3:38

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In this vibrant episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas, host Carlaya sits down with Asia O’Hara, the celebrated star of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the dazzling emcee of RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Asia opens up about her journey from Texas stages to the Las Vegas Strip, reflecting on how the hit show transformed her craft, expand…

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ULS 224: No Poetry Was Harmed - Intel's Open Source, Qualcomm's Arduino, & Plasma's Perfect Release 1:35:05

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This week Ubuntu has released 25.10, and they broke Flatpak support. Qualcomm has purchased Arduino, and we're not sure that's a good thing. Plasma 6.5 is looking to be a great release, and System76 is already releasing Cosmic on a laptop, Beta and all. For tips we have the workaround to install Flatpaks on Ubuntu, printenv to print out all the env…

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San Diego-Tijuana Jazz Festival 59:36

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The first set of this podcast reviews some of the music represented at the 2nd annual San Diego-Tijuana (SDTJ) International Jazz Festival. This unique festival features artists from both sides of the US Mexico boarder. We begin with a tribute to the late James Moody, a resident of San Diego, celebrating his 100th Centennial of his birth. Also feat…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep271 1:54:34

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp271 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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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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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep270 1:54:50

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ULS 223: Doing What Windows Never Could - Android Verification, The NVIDIA NDA, & Completely Crazy Rust 1:57:31

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Torvalds is ranting about Rust, Google slightly walks back their developer verification plans, and Alpine Linux is moving to a user-merged filesystem. Bcachefs releases DKMS packages, Red Hat has an NDA with Nvidia, and Curl gets a genuinely awesome AI-powered bug report. For tips we cover the Raspberry Pi imager built right into Pi firmware, Immic…

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Episode October 5 2025 59:15

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This episode begins as a continuation of last week's tribute to the late pianist Mike Wofford with a solo rendition of a Jackie McLean composition Little Melonae. Also featured is another San Diego pianist Irving Flores with his latest album release. Herbie, McLaughlin and Maupin round out the show. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mike Wofford ~ Lit…

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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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Lenny Williams - Still Loving You even after 50 Years of Music 3:17

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Carlaya give us an unforgettable conversation with Lenny Williams, the legendary R&B and soul icon known for timeless hits like Cause I Love You and So Very Hard to Go. Ahead of his highly anticipated appearance on The Blues Is Alright Tour at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Lenny opens up about his decades-long career, performing with Tower of Power, and…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep269 1:54:40

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp269 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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ULS 222: That's On Me - Proposal for Multi-Kernel Linux 1:44:49

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Could multi-kernels be the next thing? The latest beta of KDE Plasma 6.5 is out now. Raspberry PI announces the 500+ as its next all-in-one desktop computer. And APT is finally getting the much needed history features. Catch the show notes here! http://bit.ly/3Wc0TrL Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell, Ken McDonald, and Jeff Massie Downl…

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Mike Wofford Tribute 1:00:08

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We pay homage to pianist Mike Wofford in this episode's first set. Mike passed away last week at age 87. He was a giant in the Socal jazz scene, playing with the great West Coast artists of the 60's, accompanist to Sarah and Ella in the 80's, as well as scores for Hollywood and TV. Mike will be missed by the jazz community in San Diego and beyond. …

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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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ULS 221: Cooperative Socialist Paradise - Bluefin LTS, CUDA on Ubuntu, & Fedora Forge 1:10:28

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Redox is embracing Wayland, Ubuntu is supporting CUDA, and Fedora is introducing Fedora Forge. The eBPF foundation has $100,000 worth of grant money to award, BcacheFS works out DKMS packaging, and Mesa moves towards guidelines for AI code. Fedora 43 and Plasma 6.5 both hit beta this week, with releases coming soon. For tips, we have Semaphore UI f…

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Episode September 21 2025 58:46

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This week's jazz podcast starts with an old standard from 1928, Makin' Whoopee. Classics from Brubeck, Wes and Trane (on his birth anniversary), and new music from Barron and McLaughlin, and more. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Branford Marsalis ~ Makin' Whoopee ~ Trio Jeepy The Dave Brubeck Quartet ~ Three to Get Ready ~ Time Out Dave Holland Quar…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep268 1:54:40

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp268 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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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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ULS 220: It Hardly Ever Bricks Your Computer - Historic Open Source, Firefox Blitz, and Apache No More 1:19:11

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This week Microsoft Open Sources one of its oldest codebases, Firefox is blitzing its codebase, and Apache (the name) is no more. Pipewire, CUPS, and Fwupd all ships updates. Bcachefs's future is a bit uncertain, and VDPAU is certainly out of Mesa. For tips we have default handling with wpctl, server management with ansible, and Wine performance wi…

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Chill Out 58:51

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This episode is my Chill Playlist. Starting with Miles & Trane is a fine way to begin. While it is laid back on the surface, many of the tunes start chill, but gain in intensity. Branford's Hope is a great example of this. I especially dig Joe Henderson's take on Lazy Afternoon. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Miles Davis ~ Footprints ~ Miles Smiles…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep267 1:55:01

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp267 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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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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Jazz in the Motor City 59:59

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Returning from the Detroit Jazz Fest, I wanted to highlight some of the remarkable artists who graced the stage, both local jazz talents and national acts. The episode concludes with the release of new music from pianist Christian Sands (New Haven) and saxophonist David Borgo (San Diego). Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Louis Jones III ~ Alternative…

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Smooth Groovers Licensed Podcast Season 17 - Beyond the Groove Series Ep266 1:54:52

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Licensed Episode BTGSeriesEp266 - In-between the regular shows featuring the Radio Issue.By Dr Groove

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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 …