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Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown with Pamela Black – November 29, 2025Support the show this GIVING TUESDAY - https://tinyurl.com/SupportSmoothGet ready for another smooth and soulful ride as Pamela Black counts down the Top 20 Smooth Jazz tracks in America on this week’s Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, recorded from the KU NV Studios on the campus of UNLV. This episode is packed with chart-climbing hits, award-nominated artists, holiday favorites, and deep-groove storytelling straight from today’s biggest names in contemporary jazz.This week, Pamela highlights rising stars and veteran hitmakers including Roberto Restuccia, Paul Taylor, Adam Hawley, Lisa Addeo, Mindy Abair, Julian Vaughn, Nathan Mitchell, Naji, Quentin Gerard W, Boney James, Chris Standring, Jazz Funk & Soul, Adrian Crutchfield, Ryan La Vallette, Marion Meadows, and many more. Listeners will also enjoy a seasonal classic—“Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell—plus a nostalgic visit to Vintage Smooth featuring Vince Guaraldi’s timeless holiday tune “Christmas Is Coming.”As the countdown moves into the top 10, Pamela spotlights breakout artists, Grammy-nominated performers, and saxophonists and guitarists dominating the Billboard and MediaBase smooth jazz charts. This week’s #1 spot belongs to guitarist Blake Aaron with his chart-topping hit “Dare to Fly.”You’ll also hear:A special reminder about Giving Tuesday and how listeners can support 91.5 Jazz & MoreThe exclusive Safe Bet pick of the week from Smooth Jazz AlleyArtist backstories, studio trivia, touring highlights, and nomination spotlights for Best Artist and Breakout Artist of the YearWhether you're listening from the Strip or from across the country, Pamela sets the perfect mood with a mix of storytelling, artist insight, and the smoothest grooves of the week.20 ROBERTO RESTUCCIA De Nada19 PAUL TAYLOR It's A Brand New Day18 ADAM HAWLEY RollerSk817 LISA ADDEO Lipstick And Moonlight16 MINDI ABAIR Nouveau Soul15 JULIAN VAUGHN Follow Me14 RAGAN WHITESIDE Fancy Footwork13 NATHAN MITCHELL Feel The Heat12 NAJEE Salvador f/Brian Simpson11 DAVE KOZ & SUMMER HORNS Vehicle10 NICHOLAS COLE Shine9 KIRK WHALUM Well Alright8 QUINTIN GERARD W. Streets Of Gold7 BONEY JAMES The Bounce6 CHRIS STANDRING Chocolate Shake5 JAZZ FUNK SOUL Over Easy4 ADRIAN CRUTCHFIELD Sooo Good3 RYAN LA VALETTE London Nights2 MARION MEADOWS Just Doing Me1 BLAKE AARON Dare To Fly
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