Don Johnson Big Band
Don Johnson Big Band performing in May 2006.
Background information
Origin	Helsinki, Finland
Genres	Alternative, Electronic, Hip hop
Years active	1997 (1997)–present
Labels	Universal Music, Beat Back
Members	Tommy Lindgren Johannes Laiho Kari Saarilahti Pekka Mikkonen
Website	donjohnsonbigband.com

Don Johnson Big Band is an alternative hip hop group from Helsinki, Finland. Their music blends influences from a variety of genres such as electronic music, funk, rock, jazz and hip hop.

History

The name "Don Johnson Big Band" comes from the actor Don Johnson in the series Miami Vice. The band had to come up with a name to reserve a place for training.

Members

Don Johnson Big Band consists of four people: Tommy Lindgren (vocals), Kari Saarilahti (guitar), Johannes Laiho (keyboards) and Pekka Mikkonen (horns). Despite their name, they are not a big band, but instead a mix between rap, hip hop, techno, jazz, blues and rock. Regular featuring artists on DJBB gigs and albums are Juuso Hannukainen (percussion), Tero Rantanen (percussion), Emma Salokoski (vocals), and Teppo Mäkynen (turntables).

Discography

Albums

• Support de Microphones (2000)
• Breaking Daylight (2003)
• Don Johnson Big Band (2006)
• Records Are Forever (2009)
• Fiesta (2012)
• Physical Digital (2018)
• Digital Physical (2022)

Singles

Trivia

• Lindgren, Saarilahti and Laiho are old high school friends. Mikkonen joined in later.
• Their 2009 album includes a song dedicated to Usain Bolt, titled Running Man.