In this week’s episode of the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, host Pamela Black guides listeners through the 20 smoothest contemporary jazz tracks in the nation, broadcasting from the KU NV studios on the campus of UNLV. This holiday edition features powerful chart movement, standout new releases, and beloved favorites, all curated from Mediabase airplay across smooth jazz stations coast to coast. The countdown opens with flutist Althea René, followed by strong entries from Paul Taylor, Nathan Mitchell, and Dave Koz & Summer Horns, plus fresh spins from Najee, Brian Simpson, Nicholas Cole, Kayla Waters, Chris Standring, and the ever-inspiring Mindi Abair. Mid-show, Pamela highlights rising artists like Adrian Crutchfield, Quentin Gerard W., and multi-instrumentalist Ryan La Valette, whose “London Nights” earns the No. 2 spot this week. The Vintage Smooth Spotlight rewinds the groove to 1975 with the iconic trumpeter Donald Byrd and his classic “Think Twice,” a timeless blend of jazz, funk, and soul. This week’s Headliner Feature showcases Chicago saxophonist Andre Ward, whose smooth reinterpretation of Musiq Soulchild’s “Just Friends” delivers style, soul, and undeniable Vegas swagger. The countdown culminates with the No. 1 song of the week: Boney James rises three spots to claim the top position with “The Bounce,” proving once again why he remains one of contemporary jazz’s most influential and enduring voices. Pamela wraps the episode with gratitude for listeners nationwide, plus a bonus spotlight on guitarist Deepak B2, whose “Make Me Wanna” lands at No. 24 and promises big things in the coming year. Whether you're tuning in for holiday vibes, top-tier musicianship, or the nation’s definitive smooth jazz chart, this week’s Countdown delivers nothing but warm tones, uplifting grooves, and undeniable smoothness.20 ALTHEA RENE Synergy f/Jordan Love19 PAUL TAYLOR It's A Brand New Day18 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat17 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle16 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson15 ADAM HAWLEY RollerSk814 KAYLA WATERS Lush13 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul12 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright11 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork10 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me9 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold8 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good7 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake6 NICHOLAS COLE Shine5 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy4 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly3 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me2 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights1 BONEY JAMES The Bounce

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