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 the Mediabase national chart.

The episode opens with legendary saxophonist Gerald Albright reclaiming momentum with Living My Best Life at #20, followed by standout performances from Nicholas Cole, PJ Spraggins featuring Oli Silk, Ragan Whiteside, and Mindi Abair, whose powerful single Nouveau Soul climbs three spots. The spotlight also lands on hometown hero Paul Taylor, rising five places with A Brand New Day.

Pamela then slides into the mid-chart with all-star highlights from Summer Horns (Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Mindy Abair & Aubrey Logan) and a string of fan favorites including Roberto Restuccia, Brian Culbertson, Chris Standring, and Ryan La Valette, celebrating his chart-climbing hit London Nights. A special Vintage Smooth segment pays tribute to Kyoto-born multi-instrumentalist and global groove architect Gota Yashiki, showcasing his 1997 gem European Comfort.

The top 10 delivers pure jackpot energy: Boney James at #10 with The Bounce, followed by chart-toppers from Lisa Addeo, Nathan Mitchell, Quintin Gerard W., Jazz Funk Soul, and Kirk Whalum, whose gospel-rooted elegance elevates his latest single Well Alright. At #3, Najee teams with Brian Simpson on the soaring collaboration Salvador, while #2 belongs to guitarist-producer Blake Aaron with Dare to Fly.

This week’s top spot goes to saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield, whose emotionally charged, Prince-inspired artistry sends Sooo Good straight to #1 after weeks of building momentum. Pamela wraps the episode with an “on-the-rise” pick from Adam Hawley, spotlighting his new single Roller Skate at #26 as a future chart contender.

Produced by Jason Beatty, this episode is packed with artist insights, genre storytelling, and the unmistakable glow of Las Vegas. Whether you’re a longtime smooth jazz listener or discovering new favorites, this week’s countdown delivers the brightest horns, grooves, and melodies from coast to coast.

Smooth Jazz Top 20 for 11/15/25
20 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
19 NICHOLAS COLE Shine
18 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
17 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork
16 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul
15 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
14 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
13 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
12 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
11 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
10 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
9 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
8 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
7 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
6 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
5 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
4 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
3 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
2 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
1 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good