J. Karjalainen

'''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.

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)
 * 1999: Electric picnic
 * 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)
 * 2022: Soulavaris

Live albums

 * as J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit
 * 1983: Tunnussävel (Theme Music)
 * 1989: Live

Singles

 * As J. Karjalainen
 * 2013: "Mennyt mies"