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Cornbread Harris, born James Samuel Harris Jr. in 1927, is a pivotal figure in Minnesota's rich musical tapestry. A central force in blues, jazz, and early rock in the Twin Cities, Harris helped shape how the region sounds today. He is widely regarded as a founding father of the Minneapolis Sound and is the father of famed producer Jimmy Jam (James Harris III). From his early recordings with the Augie Garcia Quintet to his later career spanning decades, Harris's influence runs deep in Minnesota music history.