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 ...

James Mtume, a jazz musician who went on to form the R&B band Mtume, has reportedly died. Mtume was behind the massive “Juicy Fruit” hit, famously sampled by The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy” smash. As ...

South Philadelphia native James Mtume, a leading light in the world of jazz and R&B from the 1960's onward, has died at the age of 75, his family confirmed on Sunday. Born James Forman, Mtume was the ...

James Mtume, a percussionist who performed in Miles Davis’ seminal fusion band from 1971-75 and later had hits with his own eponymous group, has died at 76. The daughter of Mtume’s late creative ...

James Mtume, the legendary jazz and R&B musician, Grammy-winning songwriter and activist, has died. He was 75. Mtume was best known for his band’s 1983 R&B hit “Juicy Fruit.” Less than 10 years later ...

*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 ...

James Mtume’s musical journey took him a lot of places during his life, from his African roots, through Jazz, R&B and Soul, and into his own heady blend of music that he liked to call “Sophistifunk.” ...

*The Mtume family sadly announce the passing of James Mtume (Forman) – sunrise January 3rd, 1946, sunset January 9th, 2022. The biological son of jazz saxophone great Jimmy Heath, James Mtume was ...

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 ...