James Mtume, a musician, songwriter and producer who played in Miles Davis’ electric band of the early and mid-1970s before founding the eponymous R&B group whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” became one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including “Juicy Fruit,” died less than a week after his birthday.

James Mtume, a percussionist who reoriented Miles Davis' later rhythms and whose 1983 hit, "Juicy Fruit," returned to the charts a decade later as the driving force of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy," ...

The following is a statement by the family of James Mtume who passed away on Jan. 9, 2022: The biological son of jazz saxophone great Jimmy Heath, James Mtume was raised by incredible parents James ...

James Mtume, a legendary musician who played with greats from Duke Ellington to Miles Davis and was sampled by the Notorious B.I.G., has died He was 76. No official cause of death has been released, ...

The impact of James Mtume’s music on the hip-hop community is undeniable. As a Grammy-winning musician and producer, he crafted unforgettable melodies that continue to inspire generations of artists.

James Mtume, a musician who recorded with jazz greats before leading the R&B group Mtume, has died. His son Faulu Mtume confirmed the news to Pitchfork. He was 75. Mtume was born James Heath Jr., the ...

The versatile songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist had hits with his own group Mtume as well as for Stephanie Mills, Roberta Flack and more James Mtume, the jazz and funk musician who ...

James Mtume, the legendary jazz and R&B musician, has died. Mtume's son Faulu confirmed to Pitchfork that Mtume had died. No cause of death has been reported. Mtume was 75. James Mtume was born James ...

Mtume brought, in Miles Davis' words, "a deep African-American groove" to the trumpet legend's band before later exploring neo-minimalist funk and... James Mtume, a percussionist who reoriented Miles ...