Jari “Kepa” Kettunen (b.1962) is a Finnish drummer, guitarist, composer and songwriter. He has played in several bands such as Wigwam, Honey B. & T-Bones, Riku Niemi Orchestra, Ville Valo & Agents, Laura Sippola & Tuki, UMO and Heikki Salo’s Tulipalo. He has also collaborated with Albert Järvinen and Pave Maijanen and played in city orchestras all over Finland.
In addition to his extensive live and studio career, he has been involved in many television and recording productions. Kettunen has also released his own music. His solo albums include Long Prairie River (2009), Gambler (2015), Mestengo (2018), Maantien laulu (2020) and 59 Strings (2024). His music features strong instrumental skills, a range of styles and a strong sense of mood.