Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumental musician, columnist, and s

Is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumental musician, columnist, and science fiction fan-turned-author. She had a successful singing career in the 1960s and 1970s, recording into the 21st century.

Was an American singer, songwriter, and music arranger, from Port Arthur, Texas. She rose to promine

Was an American singer, songwriter, and music arranger, from Port Arthur, Texas. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company, and later as a solo artist. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Joplin

Was an American rockabilly and country music singer. Janis Martin was one of the few female rock & r

Was an American rockabilly and country music singer. Janis Martin was one of the few female rock & roll artists to make records, proving to the male-dominated rock & roll industry that women too could sell a large amount of records and score rock & roll h

Was a Latvian and Soviet artist, a painter and a sculptor. He is most renowned as a highly accomplis

Was a Latvian and Soviet artist, a painter and a sculptor. He is most renowned as a highly accomplished portraitist. From 1901 to 1909 Tilbergs studied under Dmitry Kardovsky in the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, then the capital of the Rus

A Finnish smooth jazz, soul, and R&B singer-songwriter. Born in Helsinki, she started her career in

A Finnish smooth jazz, soul, and R&B singer-songwriter. Born in Helsinki, she started her career in Finland and moved to Brooklyn later. Janita has released five albums in her native Finland—one of which, 2001's Tunteita, was released in English to the U.

Was a Polish painter and printmaker. From 1918-1919 he went back to Lódz, where he was joint founde

Was a Polish painter and printmaker. From 1918-1919 he went back to Lódz, where he was joint founder of "Jung Jidysz", a group of avant-garde artists. In 1920 he returned briefly to Berlin; in 1921 he returned to Barmen, and in 1922 he moved to Düsseldorf. There he became a teacher at the Academy of Arts, and became acquainted with Paul Klee, who influenced his work. A painting by Adler received a gold medal at the exhibition “German art Düsseldorf” in 1928.

Is an American country singer. Before her solo career, she was a vocalist with the Western swing gro

Is an American country singer. Before her solo career, she was a vocalist with the Western swing group Asleep at the Wheel. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts. Her highest single is 1990's "T

The current keyboard-player in the Finnish rock band, HIM. He was born 17 October 1974, in Helsinki.

The current keyboard-player in the Finnish rock band, HIM. He was born 17 October 1974, in Helsinki. Burton comes from a family of ballerinas. He tried himself, but it "wasn't really anything for him." He began playing keyboards when he was around 5 years old. His mother motivated him to keep playing by making a hand puppet called "Riku the Piano Dog." If Burton didn't play, Riku the Piano Dog would starve. [1] Burton made his second debut as a temporary member of the band at the concert arranged at the Semifinal Club on 12 January 2001

Is a Finnish heavy metal musician. Known for his keyboard work in Tarot from the late 1980's, Tolsa

Is a Finnish heavy metal musician. Known for his keyboard work in Tarot from the late 1980's, Tolsa also takes part in the melodic death metal band Eternal Tears of Sorrow, which he joined in 2005 for their album Before the Bleeding Sun, as well as the industrial metal band Turmion Kätilöt (under the alias RunQ). Tolsa is also known to work as a composer for television. Janne Tolsa plays keyboards in Marenne Band and is one of the composers in the band's debut album The Past Prelude.

Is a Danish writer, director, producer, illustrator and animator. He is considered "Denmark's grand

Is a Danish writer, director, producer, illustrator and animator. He is considered "Denmark's grand master of animation", as he is particularly well-known for directing, animating and writing several animated films, occasionally with Flemming Quist Møller, including Benny's Bathtub, Dreaming of Paradise, Samson & Sally, War of the Birds, The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Bear and A Tale of Two Mozzies. He also directed, wrote and animated a number of shorts following Cirkeline the elf.

The artist introduced found objects in his paintings, among them live animals but also fire, earth,

The artist introduced found objects in his paintings, among them live animals but also fire, earth, burlap sacks, gold. He replaced the canvas with bed frames, doorways, windows or simply the gallery itself. In 1967, Kounellis joined the Arte Povera movement of Germano

Is a Norwegian musician, born in Bryne, Rogaland. Norway. He specializes in vocals, guitar and barre

Is a Norwegian musician, born in Bryne, Rogaland. Norway. He specializes in vocals, guitar and barrels. Ottesen gave up his military training for the sake of his beloved pump organ. Janove is behind many of Kaizers Orchestra's songs. The energy he displays during shows has helped Kaizers Orchestra earn the reputation of being a good live band. Janove is always busy writing material for Kaizers Orchestra as well as for solo film projects and for his solo music career.

Was a Polish painter and Army officer. Suchodolski was the brother of Rajnold Suchodolski.From 1832

Was a Polish painter and Army officer. Suchodolski was the brother of Rajnold Suchodolski.From 1832 to 1837 Suchodolski studied in Rome, where he was a pupil of Horace Vernet. Suchodolski became known for his history and battle paintings.

Is a Polish painter.

Is a Polish painter.

A Polish painter, jazz drummer, art theorist, from 2004 to 2006 chairman of the Artistic Council at

A Polish painter, jazz drummer, art theorist, from 2004 to 2006 chairman of the Artistic Council at the Board of the Association of Polish Painters and Designers (ZPAP), member of the Committee for the Kazimierz Ostrowski Award (one of the most important awards given to Polish painters). He has been related for most of his aristic life with the city of Gdansk.From 1980 to 1985 Janowski was a student at the State Artistic High School in Gdynia-Orlowo and from 1988 he studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. He graduated in 1994 under the tutelage of Prof. Maciej Swieszewski.In the 1980s, he performed as a drummer in a band REGAL, opposite musicians like Jaroslaw Furman and Mikolaj Trzaska. In the late 1980s, he participated briefly in a musical project named "Milosc" ('Love'), run by Ryszard "Tymon" Tymanski, and co-operated among others with Jerzy "Mazzoll" Mazolewski.

A Polish classical pianist.Olejniczak's piano teachers were Ryszard Bakst and Zbigniew Drzewiecki. I

A Polish classical pianist.Olejniczak's piano teachers were Ryszard Bakst and Zbigniew Drzewiecki. In 1970 he won 6th place in the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, and two years later he placed in the Alfredo Caselli Piano Competition in Naples. From 1971-1972 he studied in Paris with Konstanty Schmaeling and Witold Malcuzynski.

A Canadian actress and singer/songwriter. She is of Icelandic-French descent.Janyse combined her voi

A Canadian actress and singer/songwriter. She is of Icelandic-French descent.Janyse combined her voiceover and songwriting talents to create the unique concept and pop music album "The Magic Of Think". Band members Coochi Coo, Aldis and Little Red share their personal stories of how they discover courage, friendship and happiness with the amazing power of positive thinking. The concept of The Magic of Think came from Janyse's experience with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Four children with life-threatening illnesses made their one wish to meet Janyse, the cast, and the crew of the animated series Ed, Edd n Eddy. It was then that she decided to create music and lyrics, led by animated characters, that would build self-esteem, empower and enrich a child's life. Janyse's message is built on the belief that by igniting the mind of a child, Little Voices can Inspire Big Change.[1

An American amateur singer specializing in Spanish. His singing career achieved some notoriety in th

An American amateur singer specializing in Spanish. His singing career achieved some notoriety in the mid-1990s when his brothers Colin and Ian of Freeverse Software combined a recording of his singing with an animated smiley face. The resulting program was intended to be their mother's birthday gift.The two brothers later sent the singing software to their friends, who subsequently passed it to their own friends. The software, known as "Jared: the Butcher of Song," became a cult hit because his version of "Luna de Xelajú" was so awful that it was funny. "Jared" is playable on Mac OS and Microsoft Windows personal computers, as well as the iPhone.

The Finnish born bassist of the progressive power metal band Evergrey. He was previously a member of

The Finnish born bassist of the progressive power metal band Evergrey. He was previously a member of Stratovarius.Kainulainen plays Music Man Bongo 6 basses and uses Ampeg amplifiers. He is influenced by Geezer Butler, Billy Sheehan, Cliff Burton, and Steve Harris.[1]

The founder of the band Wintersun in which he performs vocals and plays guitar. He also played bass

The founder of the band Wintersun in which he performs vocals and plays guitar. He also played bass and keyboards on Wintersun's first album before hiring a full-time line-up. Before forming Wintersun, Jari was best known for his time in the viking/folk metal band Ensiferum, which he joined in 1996 after leaving his prior band named Immemorial.[3] Wintersun was initially planned as a parallel project alongside Ensiferum, but in January, 2004 he was forced to leave Ensiferum due to clashes between their touring schedule and the studio recording time he had booked for Wintersun.

Was a celebrated Czech soprano and, from 1940 to 1956, a star of the Metropolitan Opera.A student of

Was a celebrated Czech soprano and, from 1940 to 1956, a star of the Metropolitan Opera.A student of Emmy Destinn, Novotná made her operatic debut at the Prague Opera House, on June 28, 1925, as Marenka in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. Six days later, she sang there as Violetta in Verdi's La traviata. In 1928 she starred in Verona as Gilda opposite Giacomo Lauri-Volpi in Verdi's Rigoletto and at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples as Adina opposite Tito Schipa in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore.

Was a Finnish jazz pianist and composer. He was born in Iisalmi, Eastern Finland, and first studied

Was a Finnish jazz pianist and composer. He was born in Iisalmi, Eastern Finland, and first studied classical piano. He later turned his attention to jazz and studied at Berklee College of Music (starting in 1980).

Polish contemporary painter dealing with moral and social issues in a controversial manner. His work

Polish contemporary painter dealing with moral and social issues in a controversial manner. His works were displayed in The Department of The National Museum ”Królikarnia”, Salons of the Auction House Rempex, "Gallery BP", Gallery "Tamka", "Gallery SD", "Gallery Bellotto"- in Warsaw; Museum of Galicia, Bunker of Art, Gallery "Turlej Fundation"- in Krakow; Voergaard Castle, Gallery Herning, Gallery Kolding - in Denmark; Art Expo in New York, and many other galleries and museums. The majority of Kukowski’s paintings were catalogued in the albums published by the auction houses, galleries and publishing houses.

Is an English film maker, musician and record label owner.Mann is of Indian descent and is Sikh. Alt

Is an English film maker, musician and record label owner.Mann is of Indian descent and is Sikh. Although born in Dudley, Mann grew up in Wolverhampton. His final years of state education were undertaken at Pendeford High School, where he developed a pass

Was a Jewish Lithuanian-born American violin virtuoso

Was a Jewish Lithuanian-born American violin virtuoso