Jukka Perko

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jukka Perko
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Feb 18, 1968(1968-02-18)
Age	56
Birthplace	Huittinen
Country	Finland
Birth City	Huittinen
Horoscope	Pisces

Jukka Perko Biography

Jukka Perko is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on February 18, 1968 in Huittinen, Huittinen, Finland. Jukka Perko (born 18 February 1968 in Huittinen, Finland) is a Finnish saxophonist.

Jukka Perko Net Worth

Jukka Perko is one of the richest Saxophonist from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jukka Perko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Perko first became known in Finland by playing at the 1986 Pori Jazz Festival. His international career started when he played in the big band of Dizzy Gillespie the following year, with which he toured in the following two years through the US and Europe. In addition at this time he studied music at the Sibelius Academy. Dort Lernte is the Vibraphonist known by Severi Pyysalo, by which he regularly collaborated.

In the period 1989 to 1994 Perko played with the UMO Jazz Orchestra, afterwards he concentrated on his solo career. He led different bands (including the Trio Perko-Pyysalo-Viinikainen) and collaborated with musicians like McCoy Tyner, Red Rodney and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen among others. In addition he works as an interpreter of classical music with orchestras such as the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and the Avanti-Chamber Orchestra. Since 1990 he has been teaching at the Sibelius Academy.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jukka Perko Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Jukka Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Jukka Perko celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Jukka Perko

1. Jukka Perko is a Finnish jazz saxophonist.
2. He has released over 20 albums as a leader or co-leader.
3. Perko has collaborated with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and McCoy Tyner.
4. He was awarded the prestigious Georgie Award in 1993.
5. Perko is also an educator, teaching at Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.
6. His music blends traditional jazz with Nordic folk influences.
7. In addition to saxophone, he plays flute and clarinet.
8. Perko has performed at major jazz festivals around the world.
9. He founded the Jukka Perko Avara ensemble in 2010.
10. The album “It Takes Two to Tango” features him playing duets with pianist Iiro Rantala.