Musicians · 1948–2007
Juma Santos
American musician (1948–2007)
- Born
- 15 January 1948
Massachusetts - Died
- 10 September 2007
Chicago - Country
- United States
Biography
Juma Santos was a jazz musician. Juma Santos was born on 15 January 1948 in Massachusetts and died on 10 September 2007 in Chicago.
Juma Santos, also known as Jumma Santos (born James R. Riley, December 27, 1948 – September 1, 2007) was a percussionist known for his extensive work over four decades with African music, Caribbean music, jazz, fusion and R&B artists recognizes as a master drummer. He combined and fused styles and playing techniques of various African musical instruments, experimenting with rhythms, songs, and chants with modern jazz harmonies and melodic forms and structures. His career included performing with many noted artists on projects of historical significance, including recording on more than 75 albums. Santos recorded on Miles Davis's Bitches Brew and toured with Davis for a year, credited as "Jim Riley". He also toured and recorded with Nina Simone, David Sanborn and Taj Mahal.
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Juma Santos was born 15 January 1948 in Massachusetts.
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