J. Karjalainen

J. Karjalainen
J. Karjalainen in 2008
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 Karjalainen (born on 1 April 1957), better known by his stage name J. Karjalainen, 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 named Väinö.

Discography

Studio albums

as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit

• 1981: J. Karjalainen ja Mustat lasit (J. Karjalainen and The Black Glasses)
• 1982: Yö Kun Saapuu Helsinkiin (When Night Comes to Helsinki)
• 1983: Tatsum tisal
• 1985: Doris
• 1986: *Varaani (Monitor Lizard)
• 1987: Kookospähkinäkitara (Coconutguitar)
• 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 Starlamp)
• 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 Piknik
• 2001: Marjaniemessä (In Marjaniemi)
• 2002: Valtatie (Highway)

as J. Karjalainen (2nd period)

• 2006: Lännen-Jukka (Western-Jukka)
• 2008: Paratiisin pojat (Boys in Paradise)
• 2010: Polkabilly Rebels
• 2013: Et ole yksin

Live albums

as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit

• 1983: Tunnussävel (Theme)
• 1989: Live

Singles

As J. Karjalainen

• 2013: "Mennyt mies"

See also

• List of best-selling music artists in Finland

References