Jukka Perko Finland
Biography
Jukka Perko is a Finnish saxophone player. Jukka Perko’s rapid ascent to international fame began in 1987 when none other than legendary Dizzy Gillespie recruited the fresh nineteen-year-old into his big band. Perko’s dazzling talent was compared to the young Charlie Parker and won him rave reviews. Since the two years spent with Dizzy’s band, Perko has had a number of bands and has performed in over forty countries. Powered by his spectacular playing technique
