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James Mtume, the R&B and jazz percussionist, recording artist and producer best known...

Grammy winning 'Juicy Fruit' musician James Mtume dies at 76

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 of 76.

James Mtume, the Ramp;B and jazz percussionist, recording artist and producer best known for the 1983 smash Juicy Fruit and his work with Miles Davis and other t

James Mtume, the Ramp;B and jazz percussionist, recording artist and producer best known for the 1983 smash Juicy Fruit and his work with Miles Davis and other t

James Mtume, a jazz and R&B musician who played with Miles Davis and is best known for his hit 'Juicy Fruit,' has died at age 76.

The jazz great's signature song was sampled by The Notorious B.I.G. on the rapper's breakthrough hit "Juicy."

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James Mtume in January 1985; David Corio/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty ImagesJames Mtume who recorded the 1983 RIAA-certif...

The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including "Juicy Fruit," died less than a week after his birthday.