Jukka Haavisto

Jukka Haavisto
Haavisto performing in 2014
Haavisto performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameJuhani Haavisto
Born(1930-06-05)5 June 1930
Alajärvi, Finland
OriginSouthern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Died24 November 2023(2023-11-24) (aged 93)
GenresSwing
Occupation(s)Musician, advertisement entrepreneur
InstrumentsAccordion, vibraphone
Years active1959–2020

Juhani "Jukka" Haavisto (5 June 1930 – 24 November 2023) was a Finnish musician with the honorary title of music councilor. He also worked as a businessman in advertising business from 1959 to the 1990s, when he retired. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as a songwriter and for having played the vibraphone and the accordion in numerous bands.[1]

  1. ^ Henriksson, Juha. "Jukka Haavisto" (in Finnish). Populaarimusiikin museo Pomus. Archived from the original on 22 December 2005. Retrieved 29 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)