J. Karjalainen

J. Karjalainen

J. Karjalainen performing in 2014 in Olli and Janne Haavisto’s Fifty-Sixty concert at the Tavastia Club
Background information
Birth name Jukka Tapio Karjalainen
Born (1957-04-01) 1 April 1957
Helsinki, Finland
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Occupation(s) singer, songwriter
Years active 1981–present
Labels Warner Music Finland
Kompass Records
Poko Records

Jukka Tapio "J." Karjalainen (born on 1 April 1957) is a Finnish singer-songwriter. His first album came out in 1981 and he has been called the "Bruce Springsteen of Finland."[1] He states that his music is a mix of "Blues, Rock´n´roll, Folk, Country, Soul, Funky, New Orleans stuff." He also listened to old-time musicians like Tommy Jarrell and Clarence Ashley while learning the 5-string banjo.[2] Jukka is married to Kati Bergman, and they have a son.

Discography

Studio albums

as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit
as J. Karjalainen (1st period)
J. Karjalainen yhtyeineen (J. Karjalainen and his band)
as J. Karjalainen Electric Sauna
as J. Karjalainen (2nd period)

Live albums

as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit

Singles

As J. Karjalainen

See also

References

  1. "Minnesota's Finnish guests find a rude airport welcome". Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune. 2007-10-28. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
  2. "Interview: J. Karjalainen". Finpop. 2003. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
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