🎷 Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown – August 9, 2025
Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty

Get ready to turn up the heat with this week’s red-hot edition of the Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 Countdown! From soulful saxophones to lush keys and a history-making bassist at #1, Pamela Black guides you through the nation’s most played smooth jazz tracks—complete with artist backstories, fun facts, and a little caramel-flavored charm.

🎶 Highlights this week:

• Felicia Rae makes smooth jazz history, climbing to #1 with No Regrets featuring Norman Brown.
• Chart returns from genre staples like Richard Elliot, Brian Simpson, Eric Darius, and Mindy Abair.
• New energy from rising stars like Ryan La Valette, Pamela Williams, and Tanya Nolan.
• Plus a “safe bet” track from DW3 featuring Peter White that’s primed to break next.

With coast-to-coast chart data from Mediabase, this episode blends deep grooves, artist insights, and pure smooth jazz excellence. Whether you’re driving, relaxing, or just vibing out—this is your sonic soul food.

Week Ending: August 9, 2025
Hosted by Pamela Black | Produced by Jason Beatty

20. Kim Scott – Alma de Lisbon f/Kelvin Wooten
19. PJ Spraggins – High Five f/Oli Silk
18. Saxl Rose – Sunset f/Kayla Waters
17. Pieces of a Dream – We Got This
16. Jeff Ryan – Missing Your Love f/A. Hawley
15. Tanya Nolan – Like Water
14. Ben Tankard – Outstanding
13. Pamela Williams – Strollin’
12. Richard Elliot – Straight Up Down
11. Norman Brown – Casual Cool

10. Ryan La Valette – Release Me
9. Michael Broening – Together Again
8. Eric Darius – Too Good 2 Let Go
7. Greg Manning – Now And Forever
6. Brian Simpson – Under The Stars
5. Greg Chambers – LA Sunset
4. Mindi Abair – Oooh-Aah (Catalina)
3. Nicholas Cole – Blue Magic
2. Kim Waters – The Pacemaker
1. Phylicia Rae – No Regrets f/Norman Brown