Kaarlo Erkki Matti Valaste (1931–1989) was a Finnish drummer and bandleader, recognized as Finland's first internationally acclaimed jazz drummer. He was most prolific during the late 1950s and early 1960s, playing on numerous light music recordings. Valaste was born in the Swedish-speaking region of Ostrobothnia and began drumming at age 15 in the Royal Orchestra. He played with notable Finnish jazz musicians, founded his own band, and was a key figure in numerous recordings. Despite struggles with alcoholism, he continued to perform professionally into the mid-1980s.
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Meaning of the name - Erkki
ruler, powerful
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Erkki Valaste belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kokkola
Place of Death: Helsinki
Educated At: Merconomist
Occupation: drummer
Employers: Yleisradio | Suomen Filmiteollisuus
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Ephemeris for June 22, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Cancer 18 | 1 Cancer 31 | 0 Libra 40 |
| Moon | 26 Virgo 17 | 23 Taurus 52 | 7 Pisces 42 |
| Mercury | 21 Gemini 42 | 24 Cancer 17 | 13 Virgo 34 |
| Venus | 9 Gemini 24 | 17 Taurus 3 | 5 Libra 8 |
| Mars | 6 Virgo 34 | 3 Virgo 1 | 4 Scorpio 58 |
| Jupiter | 24 Cancer 28 | 2 Cancer 56 | 14 Leo 28 |
| Saturn | 21 Capricorn 42 | 1 Aries 28 | 16 Capricorn 55 |
| Uranus | 18 Aries 55 | 29 Taurus 19 | 18 Aries 2 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 24 | 2 Aries 7 | 6 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 53 | 3 Aquarius 18 | 21 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 10 Aries 27 | 22 Pisces 21 | 5 Aries 29 |
| Ketu | 10 Libra 27 | 22 Virgo 21 | 5 Libra 29 |
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