Jon Fadem Tops Muzilog Jazz 40 as Jazz Wednesdays Continues to Grow

Jazz Wednesdays Airplay Chart

May 20, 2026 – June 3, 2026

#	Artist Name	Song Title
1	Jon Fadem	Postcard
2	Kirk Whalum	Epic Cool
3	S.M.V.	Thunder
4	NEXT Collective	Africa
5	Fabian Chavez	Shine A Little Love
6	Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah	Perspectives
7	Gerald Clayton	Cinnamon Sugar
8	Ricky Jones	Set It Off
9	Lori Nicely	Breathe
10	Walter Kittle	Lovin' The Jam
11	JC Warren and Co.	Promises
12	George Howard	I Want You For Myself
13	Laura Mvula	Overcome (feat. Nile Rodgers)
14	David Garfield ft. Dave Koz, Slim Man & Lakewaves Trio	Muzilog Artist Spotlight Sampler
15	Natalie Cadét	Take 5 (feat. Katisse Buckingham)
16	Miles Davis	Catembe
17	Lori Nicely feat. Selina Albright	Come on Down
18	New York Voices	Now Or Never
19	SHVŃ	LIVE WITHOUT
20	Cali Jones	Midnight Strut
21	Etienne Charles	Santimanite
22	Sammy Cokas	Lipstick On My Shirt
23	Eric Knight	Exotica
24	Chanté Moore	On His Mind
25	Roberta Flack	You Know What It's Like
26	Jisu Jung	Baroque in Blue
27	Sharon Rae North	Drive
28	Pamela Williams	Meet Me In Malibu
29	AZ feat. Mumu Fresh	So High
30	Tim Bowman	Come With Me (Let's Take a Ride)
31	Greg Freeman	Appreciation ft. Robert Skinner
32	Robert Glasper & Metropole Orkest feat. Lalah Hathaway & Bilal	Live at North Sea Jazz 2015
33	Isaiah Katumwa	New Days
34	Steve Bach	The Diamond
35	Sonja Grier	The Long Way Around
36	Gino Rosaria	Dance
37	Ricky Jones	Lady
38	Carol Albert, Najee, Pamela Williams & Paul Brown	Muzilog Artist Spotlight Sampler III
39	Willie Bradley	K.J.'s Bop ft. James Lloyd
40	Bali	BREATHE ON ME

Muzilog Muzik Radio is proud to unveil the first edition of the Muzilog Jazz 40, a chart dedicated to tracking the most-played jazz records featured during the station's growing Jazz Wednesdays programming block. Compiled from actual station airplay between May 20 and June 3, 2026, the chart reflects listener engagement and rotation activity across a diverse spectrum of contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, and crossover soul-jazz releases.

Claiming the inaugural No. 1 position is Jon Fadem with his captivating single "Postcard," leading a distinguished lineup that includes renowned artists such as Kirk Whalum, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Miles Davis, Robert Glasper, and George Howard, alongside contemporary favorites Lori Nicely, Pamela Williams, Tim Bowman, and David Garfield.

The chart also highlights the early success of Jazz Wednesdays, a recently introduced feature on Muzilog Muzik Radio designed to celebrate the rich diversity of jazz music while creating a dedicated platform for both legendary performers and emerging voices. The strong representation of smooth jazz, fusion, instrumental, and vocal jazz recordings demonstrates the format's ability to attract a broad audience while remaining true to the genre's artistic roots.

One of the chart's standout performers is Lori Nicely, who places two records inside the Top 20, while Kirk Whalum's "Epic Cool" and Pamela Williams' "Meet Me In Malibu" further showcase the strength of contemporary jazz programming on the station.

As Muzilog continues expanding its musical ecosystem, the Muzilog Jazz 40 will serve as a recurring benchmark for artists, listeners, and industry professionals seeking to discover the records making the biggest impact on Jazz Wednesdays. From smooth grooves and soulful melodies to innovative fusion and modern improvisation, this chart celebrates the music and musicians keeping jazz vibrant and relevant for a new generation of listeners.

Explore the complete Muzilog Jazz 40 and discover the artists defining the sound of Jazz Wednesdays on Muzilog Muzik Radio.