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. Karjalainen is married to Kati Bergman, and they have a son, Väinö Karjalainen, who is also a musician and music producer.

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) 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 2025: Suomalaista Muotoiluu (Finnish design)

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

Singles As J. Karjalainen 2013: "Mennyt mies" 2013: "Meripihkahuone" 2015: "Stindebinde"