Biography
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.
Filmography
all 7
Movies 6
self 3
TV Shows 1
Self
Then the Times, They Changed (2022)
Movie
Self
J. Karjalainen: Beibi ollaan ikuisii (2018)
Movie
Lännen-Jukka / Music
Searching Lännen-Jukka (2008)
Movie
Self
Lännen-Jukka in America (2007)
Movie
Theme Song Performance
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996)
Movie
Guest
Kummeli (1991)
TV
Composer
April Is the Cruellest Month (1983)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.06
Based on 2.81 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1983
1996
2008
2022
Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1957-04-01 (67 years old)
Birth NameJukka Tapio Karjalainen
Birth PlaceHelsinki, Finland
CitizenshipsFinland
Also Known AsJukka Karjalainen
AwardsPro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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