Sami Saari

Sami Saari
Background information
Born (1962-01-21) January 21, 1962
Origin Tampere, Finland
Genres Soul, funk, blues
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1982–present
Associated acts Aki Sirkesalo, Jonna Tervomaa, Cheek

Sami-Jussi Saari[1] (born 21 January 1962) is a Finnish musician. To date, Saari has released six solo studio albums, after having previously been part of such groups as Veeti & the Velvets, Aki Sirkesalo ja Lemmen jättiläiset and Sami Saari & Cosmo Sonic. Saari has often been labelled as the "King of Finnish Soul", but he has also worked with pop, rock and rap musicians such as Anna Puu, Elastinen, Jonna Tervomaa and Cheek.[2]

Selected discography

Solo albums

Year Title Peak position
FIN
1997 Do re mi 20
1999 Samtheman 15
2002 Turisti 24
2003 Hits 39
2005 Neljäs —
2009 Vapaa 38
2012 Soulklassikot 38

Singles

Year Title Peak position
FIN
1999 "Iisimmin" 12
"Pienet hetket" 18
2007 "Sun täytyy"
(Cheek featuring Sami Saari)		 1
2013 "Kyyneleet"
(Cheek featuring Sami Saari)		 20

References

  1. ↑ "Ystävä Sami Saari". Samppalinnan kesäteatteri. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "Biografia". Otus-tuotanto Oy. Retrieved 27 August 2013.

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