Mind & Matter

Mind & Matter were a soul and funk band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed during the '70s, they're most notable for featuring a young James Harris before the keyboardist, songwriter, and arranger became known as Jimmy Jam of the Time, and as one-half of sovereign R&B production duo Jam & Lewis. With roots in acts such as the Casanovas, Wars of Armageddon (which featured Harris and longtime creative partner Terry Lewis), and Paradise, Mind & Matter self-released a 7" single inspired by Philly soul, "I'm Under Your Spell" b/w "Sunshine Lady," in 1977. The band, whose membershi...