Jukka Tapio "J." Karjalainen (born 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, Väinö Karjalainen, who is also a musician and music producer.[3]
J. Karjalainen | |
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 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 | 1 April 1957 Helsinki, Finland |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Finland Kompass Records Poko Records |
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit
- 1981: J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit (J. Karjalainen and The Dark Glasses)
- 1982: Yö kun saapuu Helsinkiin (When The Night Comes to Helsinki)
- 1983: Tatsum tisal ( Krad Sessalg)
- 1985: Doris
- 1986: Varaani (Monitor Lizard)
- 1987: Kookospähkinäkitara (Coconut guitar)
- 1988: Lumipallo (Snowball)
- as J. Karjalainen (1st period)
- 1990: Keltaisessa talossa (In The Yellow House)
- J. Karjalainen yhtyeineen (J. Karjalainen and His Band)
- 1991: Päiväkirja (Diary)
- 1992: Tähtilampun alla (Under The Star Lantern)
- 1994: Villejä lupiineja (Wild Lupins)
- as J. Karjalainen Electric Sauna
- 1996: J. Karjalainen Electric Sauna
- 1998: Laura Häkkisen silmät (Eyes of Laura Häkkinen)
- 1999: Electric picnic
- 2001: Marjaniemessä (At Marjaniemi)
- 2002: Valtatie (Highway)
- as J. Karjalainen (2nd period)
- 2006: Lännen-Jukka (Western-Jukka)
- 2008: Paratiisin pojat (Boys of Paradise)
- 2010: Polkabilly Rebels
- 2013: Et ole yksin (You Are Not Alone)
- 2015: Sinulle, Sofia (For You, Sofia)
- 2018: Sä kuljetat mua (You drive me)
- 2022: Soulavaris
Live albums
edit- as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit
- 1983: Tunnussävel (Theme Music)
- 1989: Live
Singles
edit- As J. Karjalainen
- 2013: "Mennyt mies"
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Minnesota's Finnish guests find a rude airport welcome". Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune. 28 October 2007. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 3 November 2007.
- ^ "Interview: J. Karjalainen". Finpop. 2003. Retrieved 3 November 2007.
- ^ "Täällä se Väinö on". Suomen Kuvalehti. 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
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