Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown: Nathan Mitchell Holds No. 1 with Summer Vibes

 Originally aired July 11, 2026. Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs of the week on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown. This episode features contemporary jazz favorites from Nathan Mitchell, Najee featuring Will Downing, Lawson Rollins, Skinny Hightower, David Benoit and Jeff Lorber, Adrian Crutchfield, Nils, Paul Brown, Bob Baldwin, Kem featuring Boney James, Kim Scott, Kim Waters, Adam Hawley, Nicholas Cole, Lin Rountree, Pieces of a Dream, Steve Oliver, Mindi Abair, Lindsey Webster, and Michael Mahoney. Plus, enjoy special spotlight performances from Kindred the Family Soul and Natalie Cole, along with a bonus track from Maysa. Hosted by Pamela Black and produced by Jason Beatty from the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas. 

Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — July 11, 2026

20. Michael Mani — Night Shift
19. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant To Be
18. Mindi Abair — Falling In Love
17. Steve Oliver — Dancing In The Sand f/P. White
16. Pieces of a Dream — Heading Out
15. Lin Rountree — Flow f/Big Mike Hart
14. Nicholas Cole — Green Light
13. Adam Hawley — Electric f/Everette Harp
12. Kim Waters — Sax You Up
11. Kim Scott — Hide & Seek
10. Kem — Give My Love f/Boney James
9. Bob Baldwin — HEPnotic (Hep Is The New Hip)
8. Paul Brown — So Much To Say
7. Nils — Joy And Pain
6. Adrian Crutchfield — Hypnotic
5. David Benoit & Jeff Lorber — Boarding Pass
4. Skinny Hightower — Red Lights
3. Lawson Rollins — Sunset Glow
2. Najee — Catch A Feelin' f/Will Downing
1. Nathan Mitchell — Summer Time Summer Vibes