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A weekly survey highlighting the top Jazz albums within the Traditional and Contemporary jazz genres, based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay. Hosted by Marcellus "The Bassman" Shepard and Kyle LaRue.

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S16 Ep23 - Week Ending 07/03/26

2026/07/06

Major moves on the charts this week give way to a new #1 album...plus a new entry from "old soul" pianist Emmet Cohen! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep22 - Week Ending 06/26/26

2026/06/28

We've got a New Music Feature from vocalist and songwriter Douyè, as well as fresh sounds from guitarist/producer Paul Brown and trumpet veteran Arturo Sandoval. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep21 - Week Ending 06/12/26

2026/06/15

Fresh sounds this week from vocalist Kem, and welcoming saxophonist and former New Music Feature artist Steve Wilson into the top 10. Do we have enough movement in the top 5 to unseat trumpeter Jeremy Pelt? Find out, as the Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep20 - Week Ending 06/05/26

2026/06/09

The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new sounds from Canadian trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg and contemporary guitarist/producer Adam Hawley on the survey this week. Plus, a tribute to the life and music of late saxophone legend Sonny Rollins. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep19 - Week Ending 05/29/26

2026/06/07

The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1, with new sounds from trumpeter Brian Lynch and guitarist Blake Aaron break in to the top 10...plus a salute to the 'Saxophone Colossus', Sonny Rollins. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep18 - Week Ending 05/22/26

2026/05/24

Plenty of moves in the top 10 this week, and fresh sounds from Billy Childs, The Sistering, Hendrik Meurkens, and The TNR Collective as well. Tap in as The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep17 - Week Ending 05/08/26

2026/05/17

More new entries to explore, as fresh sounds from guitarist Steve Oliver and the Baltimore Jazz Collective join the pack this week. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep16 - Week Ending 05/01/26

2026/05/15

The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1 and welcome THREE new entries on the chart...plus a New Music Feature from veteran saxophonist Steve Wilson entitled "Enduring Sonance" (Smoke Sessions Records). Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep15 - Week Ending 04/24/26

2026/05/13

This week, we welcome new projects from Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. and veteran guitarist Chris Standring. Will we see a new #1 for a second consecutive week? The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep14 - Week Ending 04/17/26

2026/04/20

The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1...and with guitarist Dave Stryker and smooth saxophonist WaKaNa re-entering the top 10, plus pianist Monika Herzig joining the pack, and a NEW #1 album this week...there's some great sounds ahead! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep12 - Week Ending 04/03/26

2026/04/06

Two new entries and one re-entry, and healthy dose of "musical chairs" in the top 10 this week! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep11 - Week Ending 03/27/26

2026/03/30

We welcome two new entries and a former #1 re-entering the countdown this week. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep10 - Week Ending 03/13/26

2026/03/15

So...what's new? Well for starters, how about FOUR new entries in the top 10 this week! The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1. Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view this week's playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep09 - Week Ending 03/06/26

2026/03/08

This week, the Bassman and Kyle are exploring fresh sounds from organist Pat Bianchi for our New Music Feature of the Week...plus new sounds from vocalist Lindsey Webster debuting in the top 10! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!

S16 Ep08 - Week Ending 02/27/26

2026/03/02

Lots of movement in the top 10 this week, and a new #1 to reveal before it's all said and done. The Bassman and Kyle take you from 10 to 1! Like, subscribe, comment, tell a friend! Stay connected with us and view the playlist @cooljazzcountdown on Instagram and Facebook!