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 from Boney James, Lisa Addeo, and Nathan Mitchell, alongside signature sounds from Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Pamela Williams, and this week’s #1 artist Najee with “Salvador” featuring Brian Simpson.
Pamela also shines the spotlight on powerhouse saxophonist Mindi Abair, honors vintage soul master Luther Vandross, and teases a “Safe Bet” destined for the chart—BPM’s new single “East Side Party.”
Produced by Jason Beatty, engineered by Wes Knight, and fueled by Mediabase airplay data, this episode is a groove-filled journey through the contemporary jazz landscape — smooth, soulful, and perfectly timed for your weekend.
Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart for week of 11/1/2025
20 BONEY JAMES The Bounce
19 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake
18 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
17 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights
16 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
15 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
14 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
13 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
12 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
11 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
10 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight
9 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
8 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
7 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
6 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
5 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'
4 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
3 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
2 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
1 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson