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."[1] 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.[2] Jukka is married to
Kati Bergman, and they have a son, Väinö Karjalainen, who is also a musician and music producer.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit
1981: J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit (J. Karjalainen and The Dark Glasses)
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)