J. Karjalainen

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.

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
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
  • 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
  • 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 picnik
  • 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

Live albums
as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit
  • 1983: Tunnussävel (Theme Music)
  • 1989: Live

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.


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