This week on The Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, Byron Miller lands at #1 with his smooth and soulful rendition of “Anytime, Anyplace.” The Detroit-born bassist, known to many as “Psycho Bass,” brings Motown roots and decades of groove to the top of the chart.

Hosted by Pamela Black and recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this national smooth jazz radio countdown features the Top 20 songs in America based on Mediabase airplay data

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This week’s chart also features standout performances from Mindy Abair, Althea Renee, Julian Vaughn, Richard Elliot, Kayla Waters, Vincent Ingala, Blair Bryant, Ryan La Valette, Brian Simpson, Greg Manning, and more.

From Vegas lights to coast-to-coast grooves, this episode delivers polished sax lines, soulful bass, chart-climbing guitar, and contemporary jazz excellence. Whether you're a longtime listener or discovering the format for the first time, this is your definitive groove guide to the nation’s biggest smooth jazz tracks.

🎷 Produced by Jason Beatty
📊 Chart data provided by Mediabase
📍 Recorded at 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas

The smoothest countdown in America is back with another powerhouse edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV and hosted by Pamela Black.

This week’s chart reflects serious momentum across the format, with strong climbs, steady holds, and breakout moves from some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz.

Landing at Number One once again is keyboardist Kayla Waters with the chart-topping hit “Lush.” Raised in Los Angeles and classically trained at Howard University, Waters continues her Billboard dominance with a sound rooted in jazz, fusion, and soul.

At Number Two, saxophonist Vincent Ingala surges with “That Familiar Feeling,” while Grammy-recognized powerhouse Mindy Abair holds strong at Number Three with “Nouveau Soul.”

The Top 10 also features:

• Third Force with “Onward and Upward”
• Regina Whiteside and her four-week groove “Fancy Footwork”
• Rick Braun delivering “Give It All You Got”
• Jeff Ryan, Althea Renee, Julian Vaughn, and more

This week’s Headlining Artist spotlight shines on trumpeter Lynn Roundtree, while the Vintage Smooth feature celebrates the feel-good jazz-funk legacy of Fatburger with their upbeat rendition of “Groovin’.”

You’ll also hear chart movement from:
Jordan Love, Blair Bryant, Nicholas Cole, Paul Taylor, Brian Simpson, Ryan LaValette, Dr. Adam Hawley, Deepak Thettu, Byron Miller, Richard Elliot, and more.

Chart data provided by Mediabase. Produced by Jason Beatty.

Whether you’re discovering new contemporary jazz or tracking the biggest smooth jazz songs in America, this is your definitive groove guide.

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Broadcast from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, this edition of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the definitive ranking of the Top 20 smooth jazz songs in America, based on nationwide radio airplay. Hosted by Pamela Black, the countdown captures the momentum of contemporary jazz as familiar favorites hold strong, rising artists make bold moves, and new grooves settle comfortably into rotation.

This week’s chart reflects a vibrant cross-section of the smooth jazz landscape, featuring standout performances from Kayla Waters, who lands at number one with “Lush,” alongside powerhouse artists including Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Adam Hawley, Vincent Ingala, Althea Rene, Nicholas Cole, Brian Simpson, Julian Vaughn, Paul Taylor, and Rick Braun. The countdown also highlights global influences, from New Zealand-based multi-instrumentalist Brian LaValette to Brazilian jazz icon Eliane Elias, showcasing the genre’s international reach.

Throughout the show, listeners are guided through rich artist backstories, chart movement insights, and the musical journeys that shape each track — blending smooth jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and contemporary production into a seamless listening experience. From rising stars to genre-defining veterans, this countdown serves as a weekly snapshot of what’s connecting with audiences coast to coast.

Produced by Jason Beatty, with chart data provided by Mediabase, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown remains a trusted source for fans, programmers, and artists alike. Whether you’re discovering new favorites, following chart trends, or simply settling in for two hours of refined grooves, this episode delivers the soundtrack for smooth jazz listeners everywhere.