“It’s refreshing to hear a vocalist write and perform a set reflective of the beauty and heartfelt nature of the Great American Songbook. There is a phrase at the end of “It’s Only Spring” that summarises how I feel about Lux — “Am I growing fonder of you?” After listening to Seasons in Jazz, you’ll grow fonder of Lux as well.”
— Abe Goldstien, Cadence Magazine
“Her voice is by turns pellucid, sensuous, sultry and soulful and she certainly knows how to swing.”
— Robert Ryan, Camden New Journal
“Seasons in Jazz is an ambitious and lovingly crafted album, and this live debut showcased its strengths with poise and heart. Lux proves herself not just a gifted vocalist, but a composer with a genuine feel for classic song form—a rare and welcome voice in the modern jazz landscape.”
— Lavender Sutton, UK Jazz News
“Reasons why I do this job is that I get to listen to music like this”
— David Lewis, Solar Radio
“Very nice. ‘Summer’s Coming Again’ is our Dinner Jazz track of the week.”
— Mark Walker, Jazz FM Presenter
“Sandra-Mae Lux captures vibe of Patti Austin-Quincy Jones era”
— Justin Kantor, SoulTracks
“While only time will tell if any of these songs become classics, there’s no doubt that all of them are smartly crafted contenders. And as a singer, Sandra-Mae has a voice of arresting purity and warmth, ideally suited to express the wit of these lyrics.”
— Andrew Cartmel, UK Jazz news, Dr. Who
“Wow, that’s magic. These are proper songs.”
— Nigel Williams, Jazz FM Presenter
“This is a very beautiful album that looks to the past for inspiration without allowing nostalgia to take over. In doing so Lux and Marriott have demonstrated how the art the songwriting from the Great American is not passe and can be used to create some exquisite songs that are as current as anything else you are likely to hear. Highly recommended.”
— Nick Lea, Jazz Views
“Woah, what a voice. I could listen to that on loop all morning.”
— Tom McKinney, BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Show Presenter
“It’s fairly difficult not to be drawn in by the colourful and decorative artwork for the new album by singer and saxophonist Sandra-Mae Lux, and it just so happens that, on this occasion, an impressive album cover matches a very impressive album.”
— Maddy Allison, Presto Music
“[I’m Still Here] is such a sweet tune ”
— Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6
“Lux is clearly an artist with flash and flair”
— Stuart Derdeyn, The Vancouver Sun
“It’s really not fair. Sandra-Mae has a voice with the purity of a singing angel that can suddenly change into the grating of a chain-smoking whisky-drinker; she plays the sax like a good old boy; she directs her band with calm aplomb; she has the charm of a Hollywood star and stage presence of an old trooper; and she looks like a million dollars. One of two of these gifts would be fine. But having them all seems to me a tad greedy. But it all makes for a star who I’m sure will get even brighter.”
— Chris Proctor, Journalist & Author (The Guardian)
“Superb. Sandra-Mae Lux is definitely an artist you’re going to hear lots more of”
— Paul Lewis, JFSR Radio
“Funky rhythms, buoyant and percolating with effervescent colors. Sandra-Mae’s luscious voice infuses the lyrics with smoldering, smoky flavors rife with visceral sensual textures backed by glowing harmonies. Wonderfully wrought”
— Randall Radic, Medium Magazine
“Always quality from Sandra-Mae Lux!”
— Colourful Radio
“Wicked vibes.”
— DJ Booker T, Mi-Soul Radio
“Absolutely brilliant”
— Global Soul Chart (Top 20)
“ The epitome of class. One of the finest releases of 2020”
— Roger Williams, Solar Radio
“[Moment in the Sun] had me dancing in my seat!”
— Jason Solomons, The Robert Elms Show (BBC Radio London)
“If it’s your style, you’ll almost certainly love everything on this album.”
— Chris Wells, Editor, Echoes Magazine
“This album is amazing. Proper proper killer”
— Gordy Marshall, The Moody Blues
“Sandra-Mae is a wonderful artist, the album is brilliant. I’m absolutely loving her music. Just, wow”
— DJ Sly, Colourful Radio
“Beautiful. Soulful. Just loving her work”
— Deano Jones, Gold Dust Radio
“Skip Scarborough meets Leon Ware - bloody marvellous!”
— Roger Williams, SoulSorts Radio Show
“As always SML has a way with melodies and feeling. This perfectly sums up the majesty and all-encompassing nature of love. Always heartfelt and essential. This is just lovely.”
— Rich Chocolate, Flo Radio
“[I’m Still Here] is an absolute already classic track”
— Paul Clifford, Soulguru
“These fun, up-beat songs infuse jazz, soul, funk, and pop together for what are beautifully unique tunes that you’ll want to hear on repeat”
