Markku Johansson

Markku Johansson is a versatile Finnish musician, born on March 22, 1949, in Lahti, Finland. He is known for his work as a trumpetist, flugelhorn player, arranger, composer, and conductor. Johansson is a founding member of the UMO Jazz Orchestra and has had a distinguished career in both jazz and popular music. He has worked with numerous artists and has been involved in various musical projects, including leading orchestras and composing music for films and television shows. Johansson's contributions to Finnish music have been recognized with several awards, including the Suomen Jazzliiton Yrjö-palkinto and the Kullervo Linna -palkinto.

Johansson's career spans multiple genres, from jazz to pop, and he has been active in the music scene since the early 1970s. He has also been involved in film and television, contributing to soundtracks and acting in some productions. His work as a conductor includes leading the Vantaan Viihdeorkesteri for over 20 years, making it renowned as Finland's only symphonic ensemble specializing in popular music. Despite his extensive career, there is no direct information linking Markku Johansson to the specific releases you mentioned.