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Home > Library > Archives & Special Collections > Blues Archives > Blues Photographs > Pertti Nurmi

Blues Photographs by Pertti Nurmi

Pertti Nurmi has been heavily tied with the activities of the non-profit organization, Finnish Blues Society and its publication, the original Blues News magazine, since the early 1970s. Blues News is one of the oldest still existing journals, globally, devoted to African American music derivatives. Pertti was the editor-in-chief of Blues News during 1983-1990 and has continued to be the magazine’s principal photographer. For the past quarter century, he has also been part of the team responsible for the compilation and layout of the magazine.

Pertti started photography as youngster in 1970, soon specializing on any black Blues artists visiting and touring Finland. This is closely associated with his love for the Blues and affection in record collecting – he may have one of the largest collections of black Blues music in Finland. Pertti’s Blues photography archive covering 40+ years is unique in Finland and of high appraisal even internationally. His exhibitions have toured all major Finnish Blues festivals and have also been on display in New York and Hollywood.

Images from this collection: (L to R) Koko Taylor and Little Walter (1967); Carey Bell, Lawrence Wimberly, and Pee Wee Madison (1970)

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  • Delmar "Might Mouth" Evans (1985) by Pertti Nurmi and Delmar Evans

    Delmar "Might Mouth" Evans (1985)

  • Buddy Guy (1985) by Pertti Nurmi and Buddy Guy

    Buddy Guy (1985)

  • Buddy Guy (1985) by Pertti Nurmi and Buddy Guy

    Buddy Guy (1985)

  • Lonnie Brooks and Dion Payton (1984) by Pertti Nurmi, Lonnie Brooks, and Dion Payton

    Lonnie Brooks and Dion Payton (1984)

  • Little Willie Littlefield (1984) by Pertti Nurmi and Little Willie Littlefield

    Little Willie Littlefield (1984)

  • Larry Exum (1983) by Pertti Nurmi and Larry Exum

    Larry Exum (1983)

  • Jimmy Johnson (1983) by Pertti Nurmi and Jimmy Johnson

    Jimmy Johnson (1983)

  • Jimmy Johnson (1983) by Pertti Nurmi and Jimmy Johnson

    Jimmy Johnson (1983)

  • Albert Collins (1982 Puistoblues Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and Albert Collins

    Albert Collins (1982 Puistoblues Festival)

  • Albert Collins and A.C. Reed (1982 Puistoblues Festival) by Pertti Nurmi, Albert Collins, and A. C. Reed

    Albert Collins and A.C. Reed (1982 Puistoblues Festival)

  • Johnny B. Gayden (1982 Puistoblues Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and Johnny B. Gayden

    Johnny B. Gayden (1982 Puistoblues Festival)

  • Casey Jones (1982 Puistoblues Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and Casey Jones, drummer

    Casey Jones (1982 Puistoblues Festival)

  • Doug MacLeod (1982) by Pertti Nurmi and Doug MacLeod

    Doug MacLeod (1982)

  • A.C. Reed (1982 Puistoblues Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and A. C. Reed

    A.C. Reed (1982 Puistoblues Festival)

  • Pete Allen (1981) by Pertti Nurmi and Pete Allen

    Pete Allen (1981)

  • Carey Bell (1981) by Pertti Nurmi and Carey Bell

    Carey Bell (1981)

  • Lurrie Bell in London (1981) by Pertti Nurmi and Lurrie Bell

    Lurrie Bell in London (1981)

  • Margie Evans and Lurrie Bell (1981) by Pertti Nurmi, Margie Evans, and Lurrie Bell (1958-)

    Margie Evans and Lurrie Bell (1981)

  • Ruth Brown (1980) by Pertti Nurmi and Ruth Brown

    Ruth Brown (1980)

  • Preston Love (1980) by Pertti Nurmi and Preston Love

    Preston Love (1980)

  • Queen Ida (1980) by Pertti Nurmi and Queen Ida

    Queen Ida (1980)

  • Rocking Dopsie (1980) by Pertti Nurmi and Rockin' Dopsie

    Rocking Dopsie (1980)

  • Rocking Dopsie (1980) by Pertti Nurmi and Rockin' Dopsie

    Rocking Dopsie (1980)

  • Sonny Terry (1980) by Pertti Nurmi and Sonny Terry

    Sonny Terry (1980)

  • Eddie Boyd (1979 Puistoblues Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and Eddie Boyd

    Eddie Boyd (1979 Puistoblues Festival)

  • Champion Jack Dupree (1979) by Pertti Nurmi and Champion Jack Dupree

    Champion Jack Dupree (1979)

  • Lacy Gibson (1979) by Pertti Nurmi and Lacy Gibson

    Lacy Gibson (1979)

  • Big Sam Clark (1977 Pori Jazz Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and Big Sam Clark

    Big Sam Clark (1977 Pori Jazz Festival)

  • Big Sam Clark (1977 Pori Jazz Festival) by Pertti Nurmi and Big Sam Clark

    Big Sam Clark (1977 Pori Jazz Festival)

  • Walter Horton (1976) by Pertti Nurmi and Big Walter Horton

    Walter Horton (1976)

  • Walter Horton (1976) by Pertti Nurmi and Big Walter Horton

    Walter Horton (1976)

  • Jimmy Dawkins (1974) by Pertti Nurmi and Jimmy Dawkins

    Jimmy Dawkins (1974)

  • Jimmy Dawkins (1974) by Pertti Nurmi and Jimmy Dawkins

    Jimmy Dawkins (1974)

  • James Green (1974) by Pertti Nurmi and James Green

    James Green (1974)

  • Andrew Odom (1974) by Pertti Nurmi and Andrew Odom

    Andrew Odom (1974)

  • Champion Jack Dupree (1973) by Pertti Nurmi and Champion Jack Dupree

    Champion Jack Dupree (1973)

  • Eddie Burns (1972) by Pertti Nurmi and Eddie Burns

    Eddie Burns (1972)

  • Eddie Burns (1972) by Pertti Nurmi and Eddie Burns

    Eddie Burns (1972)

  • T-Bone Walker (1972) by Pertti Nurmi and T-Bone Walker

    T-Bone Walker (1972)

  • Pee Wee Madison and Carey Bell (1970) by Pertti Nurmi, Carey Bell, and James Madison

    Pee Wee Madison and Carey Bell (1970)

  • Carey Bell, Lawrence Wimberley, and Pee Wee Madison (1970) by Pertti Nurmi, Carey Bell, James Madison, and Lawrence Wimberley

    Carey Bell, Lawrence Wimberley, and Pee Wee Madison (1970)

  • Eddie Boyd (1970) by Pertti Nurmi and Eddie Boyd

    Eddie Boyd (1970)

  • Johnny Littlejohn (1970) by Pertti Nurmi and Johnny Littlejohn

    Johnny Littlejohn (1970)

  • Son House (1967) by Per-Olof Löfberg and Son House

    Son House (1967)

  • Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry (1967) by Per-Olof Löfberg, Brownie McGhee, and Sonny Terry

    Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry (1967)

  • Hound Dog Taylor, Odie Payne and Dillard Crume (1967) by Per-Olof Löfberg, Hound Dog Taylor, Odie Payne, and Dillard Crume

    Hound Dog Taylor, Odie Payne and Dillard Crume (1967)

  • Koko Taylor and Little Walter (1967) by Per-Olof Löfberg, Koko Taylor, and Little Walter (1930-1968)

    Koko Taylor and Little Walter (1967)

 
 
 

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