Kayla Waters takes the #1 spot with “Bountiful” on this week’s Smooth Jazz Top 20. Pamela Black counts down the 20 smoothest jazz songs in America on the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown, featuring the biggest contemporary jazz artists, chart movement, new releases and the music shaping smooth jazz radio right now. For listeners searching for the Smooth Jazz Top 20, the latest smooth jazz countdown, current smooth jazz charts or the top contemporary jazz songs of 2026, this week’s show features Kayla Waters, Greg Manning featuring Kirk Whalum, Euge Groove, Oli Silk featuring Jeff Ryan, Ragan Whiteside, Jazz Funk Soul, Mindi Abair, Lindsey Webster, Eric Darius, Chris Standring, Jacob Webb, Evan Taylor featuring Dave Koz, Paula Atherton, Walter Beasley, Althea René, Nicole Henry and Rick Braun. Plus, Adam Hawley featuring Kat Hawley steps into the Headlining Artist spotlight with “Señorita,” Vintage Smooth turns back to 2007 with keyboardist Tim Watson and “Sunday Afternoon,” and Pamela’s Safe Bet spotlights saxophonist Phillip “Doc” Martin with “Chill Pill.” Bassist Julian Vaughn featuring Adam Hawley waits just outside the countdown at the Velvet Rope with “Give and Go.” Recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas and hosted by Pamela Black. Produced by Jason Beatty. Chart data provided by Mediabase. Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown — September 19, 2026 20. Rick Braun — Doin’ Everything With You 19. Nicole Henry — Everything Is Fine 18. Althea René feat. Ryan LaValette — El Fuego 17. Walter Beasley — 65 Bounce 16. Paula Atherton — Right on Time 15. Evan Taylor feat. Dave Koz — Skate On 14. Eric Darius — Maputo Nights 13. Jacob Webb — It’s a Boy! 12. Chris Standring — All the Good Times 11. Mindi Abair — Falling in Love 10. Maysa feat. JJ Sansaverino — Street Life 9. Carol Albert — Vertical Horizon 8. Lindsey Webster — What Is Meant to Be 7. Hubert Eaves IV — She Said Yes 6. Jazz Funk Soul — Simpatico 5. Ragan Whiteside — In Love Reimagined 4. Oli Silk feat. Jeff Ryan — Yessir! 3. Euge Groove — The Phoenix 2. Greg Manning feat. Kirk Whalum — Jolanda 1. 🏆 Kayla Waters — Bountiful

This week on Little Grass Shack, Island Emory spotlights Common Kings, the Orange County band whose Samoan and Tongan roots helped shape a modern blend of island reggae, R&B, pop and soulful West Coast grooves. Hear the story behind the group’s rise, their Polynesian identity, live-show energy, touring success and the cultural values of family, respect, humility and community that continue to define their music. Along the way, Emory explores how Common Kings helped bring island-rooted reggae to a wider global audience while staying connected to the Pacific communities that inspired them. Featuring island music, Hawaiian favorites and the spirit of aloha from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV in Las Vegas.

The Lyons Den goes deep into live music with a featured Walter Trout concert recorded January 22, 2009 at the Railhead inside Boulder Station in Las Vegas. George Lyons presents the second set, featuring blues-rock workouts including “Help Me,” “The Next Big Thing,” “Don’t Want to Fall,” “Welcome to the Human Race,” “Catfish Blues” and the encore “Going Down,” plus a guest appearance from young guitarist Danny Avila. Before the concert, the four-hour journey moves through an eclectic mix of Black Sabbath, Radiohead, Phish, Queen, Beastie Boys, The Beatles, Puscifer, War, Rare Earth, Air, Massive Attack and more. It’s four hours of deep cuts, live recordings, blues, rock, psychedelia and genre-defying radio with George Lyons on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV in Las Vegas.

Guitarist, producer and contemporary jazz artist Adam Hawley joins host Carlaya on Artists To Watch Las Vegas from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV. In this Las Vegas interview, Hawley talks about his new album Electric, the fast-rising single “Power Move,” the guitar influences that shaped his sound, the energy of Las Vegas jazz audiences, and why vinyl remains an important part of his connection with fans. He also previews what audiences can expect when he and his band take the stage for the Sunset Jazz Series at Sunset Station. Adam Hawley has released seven albums and, according to Sunset Station, has earned 19 Billboard No. 1 hits. His recent accolades include being named Billboard’s No. 1 Artist of the Year for 2025 and Mediabase’s No. 1 artist of the year in 2024. See Adam Hawley live in Las Vegas: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Sunset Jazz Series Side Lawn at Sunset Station 1301 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM General admission seating: $25 plus tax and fees Tickets and official event information: stationcasinoslive.com. Tickets are also available through Station Casinos Rewards Centers or Player Services and online through Ticketmaster. Artists To Watch Las Vegas features interviews, live performances and conversations with rising and established artists from Las Vegas and beyond, produced by 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV at UNLV.

On this episode of Artists to Watch – Las Vegas, New Guy Rob sits down with award-winning, multi-platinum songwriter, vocalist, producer, and vocal coach Melanie Andrews. Melanie shares the remarkable story of growing up as the granddaughter of legendary jazz trumpeter Snooky Young and how her teenage friendship with Janet Jackson led to her co-writing the hit “Let’s Wait Awhile” for the landmark Control album. She also reveals that she’s the voice heard with Janet at the beginning of “What Have You Done for Me Lately.”   Melanie takes Rob inside her work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire, and a career whose songwriting and vocals have contributed to records selling millions of copies. She also discusses three decades as a vocal coach, her book Built to Last: The Vocal Handbook, her upcoming Platinum Pen: The Writer’s Handbook, and her smooth jazz/R&B solo album Soulmate Live.   Plus, hear what’s next as Melanie expands into songwriting and music supervision for film and television, including her new song “New Chapter.”