Eric Knight Posts the Biggest Climb as Gerald Clayton Retains No. 1 on the Latest Muzilog Jazz 40

MUZILOG JAZZ 40

Jazz Wednesdays Airplay Chart

Reporting Period: July 9 – August 5, 2026Compiled Exclusively from Verified Wednesday Airplay

Artist	Song	TC	LC	Movement
Gerald Clayton	Cinnamon Sugar	1	1	▬
Kirk Whalum	Epic Cool	2	3	▲1
Jon Fadem	Postcard	3	4	▲1
Walter Kittle	Lovin' The Jam (feat. Gerald Albright & Nils)	4	2	▼2
Eric Knight	Exotica	5	25	▲20
NEXT Collective	Africa	6	7	▲1
S.M.V.	Thunder	7	8	▲1
Gergana Velinova	Free	8	6	▼2
Miles Davis	Catembe	9	19	▲10
Michelle Lordi	Poor Bird	10	NEW	NEW
Perrí	Feel So Good	11	15	▲4
SHVŃ	LIVE WITHOUT	12	NEW	NEW
Keith John	Why Don't We Try	13	16	▲3
Lori Nicely feat. Selina Albright	Come On Down	14	12	▼2
Pieces of a Dream	Night Vision	15	18	▲3
Quincy Jones	Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song)	16	14	▼2
Ricky Jones	Set It Off	17	11	▼6
Terri Lyne Carrington	Money Jungle	18	17	▼1
Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science	Identity Song	19	NEW	NEW
JC Warren and Co.	Promises	20	NEW	NEW
Daryl Beebe feat. Tim Bowman	I-75	21	33	▲12
Najee feat. Will Downing	Catch A Feelin'	22	29	▲7
Special EFX	Been So Long	23	NEW	NEW
Vel Lewis feat. Marion Meadows	Smoovee	24	30	▲6
Art Ruprecht	Chillin	25	NEW	NEW
Brittany Atterberry	Cocoa Chocolate	26	NEW	NEW
Carol Albert	City Walk	27	32	▲5
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah	Perspectives	28	5	▼23
Fabian Chavez	Shine A Little Love	29	20	▼9
FireBun	Babylon	30	31	▲1
Garry Percell	Love Ballad	31	23	▼8
Mark Mixx	Tha Sauce	32	27	▼5
Nicole Henry	Everything Is Fine	33	28	▼5
Nate Hicks	MAKING ROOM	34	NEW	NEW
Roberta Flack	You Know What It's Like	35	37	▲2
Sharon Rae North	Drive	36	10	▼26
George Howard	I Want You For Myself	37	24	▼13
Irreversible Entanglements	Vibrate Higher	38	NEW	NEW
Kem feat. Boney James	Give My Love	39	13	▼26
Natalie Cadét feat. Katisse Buckingham	Take 5	40	9	▼31

The latest edition of the Muzilog Jazz 40 showcases the most-played jazz recordings featured during Jazz Wednesdays on Muzilog Muzik Radio throughout the current reporting period. Compiled exclusively from verified Wednesday airplay, the chart reflects the station's commitment to presenting an eclectic blend of contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, vocal jazz, and crossover recordings from both internationally recognized artists and outstanding independent musicians. Every position is determined solely by actual station airplay, making the Muzilog Jazz 40 an authentic snapshot of the music resonating with listeners each Wednesday.

For a second consecutive reporting period, Gerald Clayton holds the No. 1 position with Cinnamon Sugar, continuing its impressive run atop the Jazz 40. Kirk Whalum moves up to No. 2 with Epic Cool, while Jon Fadem advances to No. 3 with Postcard, giving the chart a familiar yet competitive Top Three. The biggest story of the month belongs to Eric Knight, whose Exotica surges an impressive 20 positions from No. 25 to No. 5, earning this month's Biggest Climb. Strong gains from Miles Davis, Daryl Beebe, Najee, Perrí, and Keith John further demonstrate the continued depth and diversity of Jazz Wednesdays on Muzilog Muzik Radio.

This edition also welcomes an exciting group of new entries, including Michelle Lordi with Poor Bird, the chart's Highest New Entry at No. 10, along with SHVŃ, Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, JC Warren and Co., Special EFX, Art Ruprecht, Brittany Atterberry, Nate Hicks, and Irreversible Entanglements. Together, these additions reinforce Muzilog Muzik Radio's mission to spotlight exceptional established performers while introducing listeners to emerging voices helping shape the future of jazz. As Jazz Wednesdays continue to evolve, the Muzilog Jazz 40 remains a trusted reflection of the recordings connecting with audiences and celebrating the ever-expanding landscape of modern jazz.

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