Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist Saku Mantere on the 2025 Album Divine Apology

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist Saku Mantere on his evocative 2025 album Divine Apology .. This poetic and immersive project journeys through purgatory, memory, and longing with lyrical and philosophical depth. Drawing inspiration from poet Norman Cristofoli’s metaphysical play The Pub, the album explores the liminal spaces of the human experience—where souls reflect and seek meaning. Each composition unfolds as a meditation on grief, childhood, resistance, and redemption—all anchored by the timeless question: How does one measure the quality of life? We dive deep into art, modern existence, and the creative path of this remarkable artist. Dig in.🎧 Get the album: https://sakumantere.bandcamp.com/album/divine-apologyFor More Neon Jazz:Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                  https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.