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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
J. Karjalainen performing in 2014 in Olli and Janne Haavisto’s Fifty-Sixty concert at the Tavastia Club
Background information
Birth nameJukka Tapio Karjalainen
Born (1957-04-01) 1 April 1957 (age 65)
Helsinki, Finland
OriginHelsinki, Finland
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter
Years active1981–present
LabelsWarner Music Finland
Kompass Records
Poko Records

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. 28 October 2007. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 3 November 2007.
  2. "Interview: J. Karjalainen". Finpop. 2003. Retrieved 3 November 2007.
  3. "Täällä se Väinö on". Suomen Kuvalehti. 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2022.





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