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 unbeatable mix of legends, rising stars, and soulful collaborations.
🎷 Highlights include:
- Pamela Williams claims the #1 spot with her sultry hit “Strollin’.”
- Roberto Restuccia holds strong at #2 with the silky guitar favorite “De Nada.”
- Najee and Brian Simpson heat things up at #3 with “Salvador.”
- Brian Culbertson, Marcus Miller, and Sheila E. shine at #4 with “On The Road.”
- PJ Spraggins featuring Oli Silk lands at #5 with the upbeat “High Five.”
You’ll also hear chart favorites from Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Third Force, Kim Scott, and Nathan Mitchell, plus a special flashback spotlight on the great Jeff Lorber and his timeless groove “Gigabyte.”
🎶 Whether you’re a lifelong smooth-jazz fan or a new listener discovering the sound, this week’s countdown captures the heartbeat of the genre — from mellow midnight sax to high-energy horn sections.
Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown – Week Ending October 18, 2025:
20 NORMAN BROWN Casual Cool
19 DARREN RAHN Light Of The World
18 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
17 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy
16 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle
15 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me
14 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold
13 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good
12 BEN TANKARD Outstanding
11 WALTER BEASLEY Lazy Afternoon
10 KIM SCOTT Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
9 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat
8 GERALD ALBRIGHT Living My Best Life
7 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright
6 3RD FORCE Show Me The Way f/Nils
5 PJ SPRAGGINS High Five f/Oli Silk
4 BRIAN CULBERTSON On The Road f/Miller/Sheila E
3 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson
2 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada
1 PAMELA WILLIAMS Strollin'