US R&B singer and songwriter James Ingram has died in Los Angeles at the age of 66.

The Grammy-winner and Oscar-nominee had two US number ones, with the smooth soul ballads Baby Come To Me (1986) and I Don't Have The Heart (1990).

He also co-wrote Michael Jackson's PYT with Quincy Jones.

Grey's Anatomy actress and friend Debbie Allen announced his death on Twitter, saying she was "blessed to have been so close" to him.

In a statement, music producer Jones said: "There are no words to convey how much my heart aches with the news of the passing of my baby brother James Ingram.

"With that soulful, whisky-sounding voice, James Ingram was simply magical.

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US R&B singer and songwriter James Ingram has died in Los Angeles at the age of 66.

The Grammy-winner and Oscar-nominee had two US number ones, with the smooth soul ballads Baby Come To Me (1986) and I Don't Have The Heart (1990).

He also co-wrote Michael Jackson's PYT with Quincy Jones.

Grey's Anatomy actress and friend Debbie Allen announced his death on Twitter, saying she was "blessed to have been so close" to him.

In a statement, music producer Jones said: "There are no words to convey how much my heart aches with the news of the passing of my baby brother James Ingram.

"With that soulful, whisky-sounding voice, James Ingram was simply magical.

...some of his songs...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x65ZPd11gxY - i don't have the heart


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smc5FHbZtG4 - with Linda Ronstadt


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp0X0-T4C0Q - this was credited to Quincy, but it's James doing the singing


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUsnVOqrqqE - duet with Patti Austin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJTiDMfDeyE - worked closely with Quincy Jones


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duZGkjnJWGk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9BNoNFKCBI - he was featured on "We are the World" at 6:12.


...he is not even in my era, but i really enjoyed his music...

...RIP to one of the greats in ol'school R&B! Legend...

great vocals