Jazz singer songwriter and composer Saku Mantere closes the chapter on his album ‘Divine Apology’ with the lyric video for “The Last Romantic,” out now and arriving as the final single from the record. Anchored by Jim Doxas’ restless 5 4 groove and carried by Mantere’s expressive delivery, the song blends teenage anxiety, poetic reflection, and emotional urgency into a vivid modern jazz moment. Drawing lyrics from Norman Cristofoli’s apocalyptic poem, the track imagines a world shifting as romance fades, balancing self awareness and sincerity with striking clarity. It feels thoughtful, playful, and deeply human, offering a rewarding listen that invites reflection.
‘Divine Apology’ brings together an exceptional ensemble including Kate Wyatt on piano, Lex French on trumpet, and Adrian Vedady on bass, each adding precision and warmth to Mantere’s vision. Recorded with a free flowing approach that draws as much from literature and philosophy as from jazz tradition, the album unfolds as a series of meditations on grief, childhood, resistance, and redemption. This release resonates as focused and generous, highlighting an artist unafraid to expand the emotional and intellectual reach of modern jazz while keeping melody and feeling front and center.