Finnish singer-songwriter (born 1957)

Musical artist

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.

Contents

• 1 Discography
  • 1.1 Studio albums
  • 1.2 Live albums
  • 1.3 Singles
• 2 See also
• 3 References

Discography

Studio albums

as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit

• 1981: J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit (J. Karjalainen and The Dark Gl*es)
• 1982: Yö kun saapuu Helsinkiin (When The Night Comes to Helsinki)
• 1983: Tatsum tisal ( Krad Sessalg)
• 1985: Doris
• 1986: Varaani (Monitor Lizard)
• 1987: Kookospähkinäkitara (Coconut guitar)
• 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 Star Lantern)
• 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 picnik
• 2001: Marjaniemessä (At Marjaniemi)
• 2002: Valtatie (Highway)

as J. Karjalainen (2nd period)

• 2006: Lännen-Jukka (Western-Jukka)
• 2008: Paratiisin pojat (Boys of Paradise)
• 2010: Polkabilly Rebels
• 2013: Et ole yksin (You Are Not Alone)
• 2015: Sinulle, Sofia (For You, Sofia)
• 2018: Sä kuljetat mua (You drive me)

Live albums

as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit

• 1983: Tunnussävel (Theme Music)
• 1989: Live

Singles

As J. Karjalainen

• 2013: "Mennyt mies"

See also

• List of best-selling music artists in Finland

References