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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 ...

James Mtume, the creative force behind the band Mtume, has passed away at the age of 76. According to a Twitter post by a close friend’s daughter, Lisa Lucas, he passed away on Sunday. “So much loss.

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, ...

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 ...

Musical powerhouse known as James Mtume will get his own street in Philadelphia. This May. Read more! As a Grammy-winning musician and producer, he crafted unforgettable melodies that continue to ...

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 ...

When I called and asked him to kindly critique my bold opinion, he not only graciously agreed to do so – but he also immediately gave me insight into what he referred to as the ‘foreground’ and ...

*One year after his passing in January 2022, noted Grammy winner James Mtume (known for hits such as “Juicy Fruit” and producing for Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Stephanie Mills) will be honored in ...

The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including “Juicy Fruit,” died less than a week after his birthday. Legendary musician, producer, percussionist and songwriter James ...

Legendary musician, producer, percussionist and songwriter James Mtume died this weekend, less than a week after he turned 76. Word of his death Sunday was initially questioned on Twitter, but was ...