James Albert Abraham (10 April 1936, Trinidad and Tobago – 21 March 2000, Wiekevorst, Belgium), known as Jimmy James Ross or Mel Turner, was a singer and composer mostly known for his 1981 disco hit in England, "First True Love Affair".
Making extra money in local bars and clubs whenever they went ashore, Ross quickly got recognition for his talent.
[This paragraph needs citation(s)] While living in Kasterlee-Lichtaart, he became friends with the singer-songwriter and amusement park owner Bobbejaan Schoepen and his family.
In the wake of this tragedy, Turner and Schoepen decided to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by composing a new song.
One of his most notable achievements was the song "First True Love Affair" (composed by Luciano Ninzatti / Stefano Pulga [it], and Mel Turner), which reached number 7 on the dance music chart and number 90 on the US Billboard.