Don Johnson Big Band

Don Johnson Big Band

Don Johnson Big Band performing in May 2006.
Background information
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genres Alternative, Electronic, Hip hop
Years active 1997 (1997)–present
Labels Universal Music, Beat Back
Website donjohnsonbigband.com
Members Tommy Lindgren
Johannes Laiho
Kari Saarilahti
Pekka Mikkonen

Don Johnson Big Band is an alternative hip hop group from Helsinki, Finland. Their music blends influences from a variety of genres such as electronic music, funk, rock and jazz.

History

The name "Don Johnson Big Band" comes from the actor Don Johnson in the series Miami Vice. The band had to come up with a name to reserve a place for training.

Members

Don Johnson Big Band consists of four people: Tommy Lindgren (vocals), Kari Saarilahti (guitar), Johannes Laiho (keyboards) and Pekka Mikkonen (horns). Despite their name, they are not a big band, but instead a mix between rap, hip hop, techno, jazz, blues and rock. Regular featuring artists on DJBB gigs and albums are Juuso Hannukainen (percussion), Tero Rantanen (percussion), Emma Salokoski (vocals), and Teppo Mäkynen (turntables).

Discography

Albums

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
Peak position on Finnish Singles Chart Weeks on chart
2003 "One MC, One Delay"[1] 2 19 Breaking Daylight
"Jah Jah Blow Job"[2] 4 6
2006 "Road"[3] 1 5 Don Johnson Big Band
"Busy Relaxin'"[4] 12 2
2009 "L.L.H."[5] 6 2 Records Are Forever

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ Chart history for "One MC, One Delay"
  2. ↑ Chart history for "Jah Jah Blowjob"
  3. ↑ Chart history for "Road"
  4. ↑ Chart history for "Busy Relaxin'"
  5. ↑ Chart history for "L.L.H."

External links


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