Review: Umphrey's McGee - Jimmy Stewart 2007
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One of the major draws of Umphrey's McGee is their ability to play on their toes in a live setting. The extended improv sections of songs provide opportunities for the band members to showcase not only their instrumental prowess, but their mastery of so many music forms, like prog-rock, jazz, pop, metal, reggae, funk...even country. Oftentimes these turn into what Umphrey's McGee calls a "Jimmy Stewart." So what exactly is a "Jimmy Stewart?" I don't know why they named them after the famous actor, but it's a unique way that Umphrey's McGee creates music on the spot in a live...
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