Person · Male
J. Karjalainen
- From
- Helsinki, Finland
- Since
- 1957–present
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 16
About
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.
Member of
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J. Karjalainen ja Mustat Lasit eponymous
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J. Karjalainen Electric Sauna eponymous
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J. Karjalainen yhtyeineen autoharp, eponymous, guitar, harmonica, lead vocals
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Talkin' Machine Needles lead vocals, pan flute, piano
Discography
Albums
Singles
Links
Married
Parent
Also known as
J. Karjalainen Lännen-Jukka · Joker Jay · Jukka Karjalainen · Jukka Tapio Karjalainen · Lännen-Jukka · Midnight Sun
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- ee03c284-c6dc-49b5-ba31-e388157f6ed3
- ISNI
- 0000000130434158
- ISNI
- 0000000484207702
- ISNI
- 0000000484282083
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 11 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.