Cornbread Harris

Minneapolis blues and jazz singer-pianist, a pioneer of Minnesota rock 'n' roll.

James "Cornbread" Harris is a singer and pianist who plays blues and jazz and performs in Minneapolis nightclubs. Cornbread Harris played on "Hi Yo Silver" (1955), recognized as Minnesota's first rock 'n' roll recording, and was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in April 2026. Cornbread Harris played a Blues Night at Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth on March 27, 2026.