James Mtume, a percussionist who performed in Miles Davis’ seminal fusion band from 1971 to 1975 and later had hits with his own eponymous group, has died at the age 76. The daughter of Mtume’s late ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 R&B and jazz percussionist, recording artist and producer best known for the 1983 smash “Juicy Fruit” and his work with Miles Davis and other top jazz musicians, has died at the age ...

The world of music lost a giant today (January 9th) when it was revealed that pioneering R&B songwriter James Mtume died. The music community was saddened to learn about the death of R&B legend James ...

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 ...

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 ...