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Jimmy Jam

b. 1959

American songwriter, producer

Songwriter Record producer Composer

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About Jimmy Jam

Born 1959. Jimmy Jam is an American songwriter, record producer, composer and musician.

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Important facts

Born

6 June 1959, Minneapolis

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Songwriter, record producer, composer, musician

Nationality

United States

Education

Washburn High School

Awards

Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical; Grammy Award for Best R&B Song; Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song; Grammy Award for Best R&B Album

Also known as

James Samuel Harris III, James Harris, James Harris III, James Samuel Harris

People in Jimmy Jam's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Terry Lewis

b. 1956

Songwriter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jimmy Jam's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jimmy Jam?

American songwriter, producer

When was Jimmy Jam born?

Jimmy Jam was born on 6 June 1959 in Minneapolis.

What is Jimmy Jam's occupation?

Jimmy Jam is a songwriter, record producer, composer and musician.

What nationality is Jimmy Jam?

Jimmy Jam is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jimmy Jam

· Wikidata: Q20202184

· DBpedia: Jimmy Jam

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Jam. https://biography.guide/jimmy-jam/

MLA: "Jimmy Jam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-jam/.

Chicago: "Jimmy Jam." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-jam/.

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