With “Are We Having Fun,” jazz vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning songwriter Sandra-Mae Lux delivers a sparkling return to her musical roots. As the first single from her upcoming album Seasons in Jazz, out May 30, the track marks a confident departure from her disco-tinged 2020 debut Happily Ever Now and embraces the sophistication, romance, and wit of the Great American Songbook.

Written in partnership with lyricist Alan Marriott, the song began with words – a choice that’s immediately apparent in its strong narrative voice. Framed by the classic AABA structure, “Are We Having Fun” is a witty, flirtatious tale of new romance, full of jazzy innuendo and old-Hollywood charm. The lyrics walk the listener through the early stages of a secret love affair, capturing that intoxicating moment where thrill outpaces certainty and everything feels wrapped in possibility.

Rather than wallow in longing or lean into nostalgia, Lux offers something joyfully present – a celebration of romance for the here and now. The title’s rhetorical question dances through the song like a wink, blending vulnerability and confidence with a showgirl’s poise.

Sonically, “Are We Having Fun” swings with effortless polish. The instrumentation is a masterclass in tasteful jazz: Rob Barron’s piano, Calum Gourley’s bass, and Sebastiaan de Krom’s drums create a supple, vintage rhythm section worthy of the era Lux draws inspiration from. The arrangement is lush but never showy, allowing Lux’s warm, expressive vocals to shine with nuance and phrasing reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald or Anita O’Day.

This is jazz that knows its lineage – but it’s not stuck in the past. Instead, Lux channels her deep reverence into something fresh, timeless, and emotionally alive.

“Are We Having Fun” sets the tone for Seasons in Jazz, a record that promises to explore a full emotional palette through the lens of classic jazz idioms. Lux’s comment – “Songs that tell a story, take me on a journey… songs that want to be sung” – is both her mission statement and the song’s beating heart.

This track also signals a deeper shift: a move toward craftsmanship and narrative-driven composition, reminiscent of he Tin Pan Alley era where songs were built to last. Lux’s return to jazz isn’t just a stylistic choice – it’s a homecoming to the music that shaped her artistic voice.

“Are We Having Fun” will appeal to fans of Diana Krall, Stacey Kent, Norah Jones, or even Michael Bublé.

“Are We Having Fun” is more than a question – it’s a promise. Sandra-Mae Lux has crafted a modern jazz standard in spirit, bursting with charm, elegance, and emotional intelligence. With the flair of a Broadway musical and the intimacy of a candlelit club set, this song proves that when jazz is done right, it never goes out of style.