Since his debut album, Nurmio has been regarded one of the most original Finnish singer-songwriters. His lyrics are filled with peculiar and arresting metaphors and expressions, some of which have made their way into the vernacular Finnish language. Especially the first four albums are now seen as classic works.
Musically the first albums draw on the traditions of American country, blues and roots music, combining them with new wave quirkiness and energy. The lyrics have romantic, humorous undertones, with occasional glimpses of the dark side of urban life. In the 1990s Nurmio's sound has moved towards a scratchy, rugged sound somewhat reminiscent of Tom Waits. In the 2000s he has often performed in a duo with a guitar and Markku Hillilä playing drums. One of his recent collaboration is that with the band Alamaailman Vasarat.
In 2011 Nurmio appeared as a guest singer on Finnish metal band Korpiklaani's album Ukon Wacka.
Background
Dumari & Spuget & Blosarit during the Helsinki Festival in the Villa Tent in 2014
Tuomari Nurmio performing at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki, Finland.
"Tuomari" means a judge in Finnish. Nurmio adopted this nickname, since he has a master's degree in law and is therefore formally eligible to hold that position.
Nurmio started his studies at the University of Helsinki in 1971 studying general history, but soon switched to law. Before his musical career Nurmio worked as a reporter, first in the Soihdunkantaja magazine and later as editor of the Uusi Laulu magazine.
In the early 1980s he had already made a "strong decision" to quit his studies, but did not do so, because he thought that "all the work would be in vain". After his musical breakthrough he continued studying. His thesis was called "Prohibition of torture in international law". He graduated as a Bachelor of Law in 1983. Contrary to popular belief that he has never actually worked in law, he has done so for a few days. He defended an insurance claim for a widow and won the case. "You can say I have won one hundred percent of my cases", said Nurmio. He was also offered work as Matti Wuori's assistant but declined the job.[1]
Nurmio started his musical career in the English language with American roots music, mostly country, folk and blues, in Dusty Ramblers and later on, during his solo career he has occasionally taken on an alter ego to more or less to go back to his roots in English. First it was Judge Bean, Jr, loosely inspired by a shady judge character in an old western movie, but it has since evolved into Judge Bone, by which name he has in recent years made two albums: Judge Bone & Doc Hill: Big Bear's Gate (a duo recording with his long time drummer Markku Hillilä on Bone Voyage, 2008) and in 2015 Tales of Judge Bone, vol 1 (Sony Music), which actually was credited to Tuomari Nurmio & Hoedown.
The latter is a long time Finnish roots music band (Esa Kaartamo: voc, guitars; Mika Kuokkanen: voc, guitars; Ninni Poijärvi: violin, voc; Jarmo Nikku: guitars. mandolin, banjo; Olli Haavisto: steel-guitar, dobro, weissenborn; Masa Maijanen: bass; Topi Kurki: drums) that likes to feature outside singers and players to play the guest's music or common favourites.
Tales of JB is composed of newly and often quite radically arranged old Nurmio songs plus an old Scottish folk song "Bonnie George Campbell". The overall mood might be described as old time Americana.
Judge Bone & Hoedown were expected to release volume 2 in 2016.
Discography
Albums
Tuomari Nurmio & Köyhien Ystävät: Kohdusta hautaan (vinyl LP: Johanna JHN 2001), 1979, (CD: Johanna JHNCD 2001), 1988, (remastered CD: Johanna JHNCD 2001), 2000, (35 Year Anniversary Edition vinyl LP: Johanna JHN 2001), 2014
^Kivimäki, Antti: Juristin asennetta. In the membership letter of the alumnus association of the University of Helsinki 2016, pp. 20 - 24.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations August 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message Judge Bone a k a Tuomari Nurmio is the artist name of Hannu Juhani Nurmio b 1950 in Helsinki a Finnish rock singer and songwriter Judge Bone a k a Tuomari NurmioBackground informationBirth nameHannu Juhani NurmioBorn 1950 11 21 21 November 1950 age 72 Helsinki FinlandGenresRock blues folkOccupation s Singer songwriterInstrument s Guitar vocalsYears active1979 LabelsJohanna Megamania Contents 1 Work 2 Background 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 4 References 5 External linksWork EditSince his debut album Nurmio has been regarded one of the most original Finnish singer songwriters His lyrics are filled with peculiar and arresting metaphors and expressions some of which have made their way into the vernacular Finnish language Especially the first four albums are now seen as classic works Musically the first albums draw on the traditions of American country blues and roots music combining them with new wave quirkiness and energy The lyrics have romantic humorous undertones with occasional glimpses of the dark side of urban life In the 1990s Nurmio s sound has moved towards a scratchy rugged sound somewhat reminiscent of Tom Waits In the 2000s he has often performed in a duo with a guitar and Markku Hillila playing drums One of his recent collaboration is that with the band Alamaailman Vasarat In 2011 Nurmio appeared as a guest singer on Finnish metal band Korpiklaani s album Ukon Wacka Background Edit Dumari amp Spuget amp Blosarit during the Helsinki Festival in the Villa Tent in 2014 Tuomari Nurmio performing at the Tavastia Club in Helsinki Finland Tuomari means a judge in Finnish Nurmio adopted this nickname since he has a master s degree in law and is therefore formally eligible to hold that position Nurmio started his studies at the University of Helsinki in 1971 studying general history but soon switched to law Before his musical career Nurmio worked as a reporter first in the Soihdunkantaja magazine and later as editor of the Uusi Laulu magazine In the early 1980s he had already made a strong decision to quit his studies but did not do so because he thought that all the work would be in vain After his musical breakthrough he continued studying His thesis was called Prohibition of torture in international law He graduated as a Bachelor of Law in 1983 Contrary to popular belief that he has never actually worked in law he has done so for a few days He defended an insurance claim for a widow and won the case You can say I have won one hundred percent of my cases said Nurmio He was also offered work as Matti Wuori s assistant but declined the job 1 Nurmio started his musical career in the English language with American roots music mostly country folk and blues in Dusty Ramblers and later on during his solo career he has occasionally taken on an alter ego to more or less to go back to his roots in English First it was Judge Bean Jr loosely inspired by a shady judge character in an old western movie but it has since evolved into Judge Bone by which name he has in recent years made two albums Judge Bone amp Doc Hill Big Bear s Gate a duo recording with his long time drummer Markku Hillila on Bone Voyage 2008 and in 2015 Tales of Judge Bone vol 1 Sony Music which actually was credited to Tuomari Nurmio amp Hoedown The latter is a long time Finnish roots music band Esa Kaartamo voc guitars Mika Kuokkanen voc guitars Ninni Poijarvi violin voc Jarmo Nikku guitars mandolin banjo Olli Haavisto steel guitar dobro weissenborn Masa Maijanen bass Topi Kurki drums that likes to feature outside singers and players to play the guest s music or common favourites Tales of JB is composed of newly and often quite radically arranged old Nurmio songs plus an old Scottish folk song Bonnie George Campbell The overall mood might be described as old time Americana Judge Bone amp Hoedown were expected to release volume 2 in 2016 Discography EditAlbums Edit Tuomari Nurmio amp Koyhien Ystavat Kohdusta hautaan vinyl LP Johanna JHN 2001 1979 CD Johanna JHNCD 2001 1988 remastered CD Johanna JHNCD 2001 2000 35 Year Anniversary Edition vinyl LP Johanna JHN 2001 2014 Tuomari Nurmio amp Viides Kolonna Maailmanpyora palaa Johanna JHN 2009 1980 Johanna JHNCD 2009 1988 remastered CD Johanna JHNCD 2009 2003 Lasten mehuhetki Johanna JHN 2041 1981 Johanna JHNCD 2041 1988 Punainen planeetta 1982 Johanna JHN 3005 1982 Johanna JHNCD 3005 1989 Meatballs Meet The Meatballs Beta 4008 1984 Kaytettya rakkautta Megamania MGM 2004 1986 Megamania MGMCD 2004 1986 Kuu Megamania MGM 2015 1988 Megamania MGMCD 2015 1988 Tuomari Nurmio amp Hugry Tribal Marching Band YLE CDY 86 1992 Hullu puutarhuri Herodes HEROLP 04 Herodes HEROCD 04 1992 Barnhill Boys Hillbilly Spacecraft Parlophone 7243 8 28433 2 1994 Karaokekuningas Herodes EMI 7243 8 33354 2 8 1995 Tanssipalatsi Herodes EMI 7243 8 38248 2 3 1996 Luuta ja nahkaa Johanna 10001 20802 1997 1999 Megamania 1000 121052 1999 Tuomari Nurmio amp Korkein Oikeus Megamania 1000 121772 2002 Tuomari Nurmio amp Alamaailman Vasarat Kinaporin kalifaatti Pyramid 1000 231382 2005 Tuomari Nurmio amp Kongontien Orkesteri Tangomanifesti Pyramid RAMCD 3147 2006 Judge Bone amp Doc Hill Big Bear s Gate Bone Voyage Records Bone 0082 2008 Paratiisin puutarha Ratas Music Group RATAS0310 2010 Dumari ja Spuget Ratas Music Group RATAS0513 2013 Dumari ja Spuget bailaa Ratas Music Group RATAS0214 2014 cd and DVD Tuomari Nurmio amp Hoedown Tales Of Judge Bone Sony 2015 Dumarillumarei Sony 2017 Usvaa putkeen Vallila Music House 2019 Compilation albumsValitut Palat Polarvox LJLP 1016 1982 Valitut Polarvox LJLP 1016 1982 Lasten mehuhetki Kohdusta hautaan Kasino KASIN 6 1984 Extra Euros EXLP 1 1989 Euros EXCD 1 1989 24 karaattia 2LP Pyramid RAMI 3033 1990 Pyramid RAMCD 3033 1990 Lauluja rakastamisen vaikeudesta Megamania 1000 121242 1999 Lemmenloruja Herodes EMI 7243 5 22639 2 9 1999 Suomi huiput 20 hittia EMI 7243 592296 2 1 2003 Tuhannen kapakan lauluja Megamania MGMCD 2212 2005 Dumari raskauttavaa todistusaineistoa 1979 2009 Megamania MGMCD 2255 2009 6 CD bonus CD References Edit Kivimaki Antti Juristin asennetta In the membership letter of the alumnus association of the University of Helsinki 2016 pp 20 24 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tuomari Nurmio A comprehensive site on Nurmio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tuomari Nurmio amp oldid 1130761687, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
