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James Forman (January 3, 1946 – January 9, 2022), known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality. He came to prominence as a jazz musician, working with Miles Davis between 1971 and 1975.
Jan 11, 2022 · James Mtume, the musician, songwriter, producer, bandleader and talk-radio host whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” has been sampled in more than 100 songs, died on Sunday at his home in South Orange,...
- Jon Pareles
Jan 10, 2022 · 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...
- Brad Farberman
Jan 11, 2022 · James Mtume, the musician best known for his work with Miles Davis and for his R&B hit Juicy Fruit, has died. He was 76. As a percussionist, Mtume rose to prominence as a sideman for jazz greats McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard, Albert “Tootie” Heath and Miles Davis.
Jan 10, 2022 · James Mtume was known for his hit song "Juicy Fruit" and his collaborations with Miles Davis, Stephanie Mills and others. He also co-produced Mary J. Blige's Share My World and scored the film Native Son.
- Gil Kaufman
Jan 11, 2022 · James Mtume, the influential jazz and funk musician who founded the band Mtume and worked with a host of music legends, has died at the age of 76.
With decades of balance between his music and sociopolitical awareness, James Mtume proves a musician’s profile can reflect more than just their art. A master at pressing the boundaries—whether as a composer, producer, songwriter, or activist—he has carved an indelible impression since the 1970’s.
