J. Karjalainen
J. Karjalainen | |
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J. Karjalainen performing in 2014 in Olli and Janne Haavisto’s Fifty-Sixty concert at the Tavastia Club | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jukka Tapio Karjalainen |
| Born | 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 "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." 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. Jukka is married to Kati Bergman, and they have a son, Väinö Karjalainen, who is also a musician and music producer.