Sami Saari

Sami-Jussi Saari[1] (born January 21, 1962) is a Finnish soul musician. To date, Saari has released six solo studio albums, after having previously been part of such groups as Veeti & the Velvets, Aki Sirkesalo ja Lemmen jättiläiset and Sami Saari & Cosmosonic. Saari has often been labelled as the "King of Finnish Soul", but he has also worked with pop, rock and rap musicians such as Anna Puu, Elastinen and Cheek.[2]

Sami Saari
Background information
Born (1962-01-21) January 21, 1962
OriginTampere, Finland
GenresSoul, funk, blues
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1982–present
Associated actsAki Sirkesalo, Cheek

Selected discography

Solo albums
Year Title Peak position
FIN
1997 Do re mi 20
1999 Samtheman 15
2002 Turisti 24
2003 Hits (compilation) 39
2005 Neljäs —
2009 Vapaa 38
2012 Soulklassikot 38

Singles
Year Title Peak position
FIN
1999 "Iisimmin" 12
"Pienet hetket" 18
2007 "Sun täytyy"
(Cheek featuring Sami Saari)		 1
2013 "Kyyneleet"
(Cheek featuring Sami Saari)		 20

References
  1. "Ystävä Sami Saari". Samppalinnan kesäteatteri. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  2. "Biografia". Otus-tuotanto Oy. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
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