Jukka Haavisto
Jukka Haavisto | |
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Haavisto performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Juhani Haavisto |
| Born | 5 June 1930 Alajärvi, Finland |
| Origin | Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland |
| Died | 24 November 2023 (aged 93) |
| Genres | Swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, advertisement entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Accordion, vibraphone |
| Years active | 1959–2020 |
Juhani "Jukka" Haavisto (5 June 1930 – 24 November 2023) was a Finnish musician with the honorary title of music councilor. He also worked as a businessman in advertising business from 1959 to the 1990s, when he retired. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as a songwriter and for having played the vibraphone and the accordion in numerous bands.