Dallapé

Dallapé is a Finnish music group established in 1925 by accordionist Masa Jäppilä (1900–1967), singer Ville Alanko (1907–1931) and percussionist Mauno Jonsson who were influenced by American jazz music. Dallapé was the most popular band of Finland in the 1930s and played a significant role in Finnish music life for decades. The band is still active.

Dallapé
Dallapé in the late 1920s
Background information
Origin Helsinki
GenresJazz, Schlager
Years active1925–1955, 1960–present
LabelsSony Music Entertainment (2013–)
Websitewww.dallape.fi

Members

  • Juha Hostikka – vocals
  • Anssi Nykänen - drums
  • Harri Rantanen - bass
  • Varre Vartiainen - guitar
  • Niko Kumpuvaara - accordion
  • Mauri Saarikoski - violin
  • Arttu Takalo - xylophone
  • Petri Puolitaival - saxophone
  • Heikki Pohto - saxophone
  • Tero Lindberg - trumpet
  • Antti Rissanen - trombone, tuba

Selected past members

Sources

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