In this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, host Pamela Black delivers another smooth and sophisticated journey through the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, based on real nationwide airplay. Recorded at the KUNV studios in Las Vegas, this episode blends new chart movers, rising stars, veteran powerhouses, and exclusive artist spotlights—all curated to set the perfect mood wherever you listen.

We kick things off with Julian Vaughn, followed by fresh grooves from Brian Culbertson, Marcus Miller, Sheila E, and breakout guitarist Roberto Restrepo. The countdown also features standout tracks from James PJ Spraggins, Mindy Abair, Nicholas Cole, Lisa Addeo, Nathan Mitchell, and smooth jazz favorite Paul Taylor, who continues edging closer to the Top 20.

The Top 10 heats up with chart-topping legends including Najee, Chris Standring, Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Ryan LaValette, Quentin Gerard W, Marion Meadows, and the powerhouse trio Jazz Funk & Soul. Guitarist Blake Aaron holds strong at #2 for another week.

And finally, your #1 smooth jazz song in the nation is once again “So Good” by saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield—a track fueled by his unforgettable early moment on stage with Kenny G and a career shaped alongside icons like Prince, Lionel Richie, and Dave Koz.

This episode also features a special Vintage Smooth Spotlight, highlighting the iconic 1993 release “Pieces of a Dream” by Incognito featuring Maysa Leak, plus a bonus spin of Adam Hawley’s rising single “Roller Skate,” currently sitting just outside the Top 20.

Whether you're a longtime smooth jazz fan or discovering new contemporary jazz favorites, this week’s countdown is loaded with soulful sax, guitar brilliance, and groove-rich energy from coast to coast.

Support The Show
Vote for KUNV - https://tinyurl.com/VOTEKUNV
Donate to KUNV - https://tinyurl.com/SupportSmooth

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

Keywords: smooth jazz, contemporary jazz, smooth jazz countdown, top 20 jazz songs, Pamela Black, KUNV Las Vegas, Adrian Crutchfield, Blake Aaron, Boney James, Najee, Marion Meadows, Jazz Funk & Soul, Ryan LaValette, Paul Taylor, Nicholas Cole, Lisa Addeo, Mindy Abair, smooth jazz podcast, jazz radio show, weekend jazz playlist, jazz chart show, new smooth jazz releases, smooth jazz 2025