Umphrey's first half was intense considering everyone was anticipating the second set. Joshua Redman sat in on practically the entire first set as well. They opened the eventful show with "2^2" and played an interesting first set. They are a very different band without Jake (obviously), but I enjoy it on many levels. U.M.'s stunning second stanza was a little over an hour of complete improvisation. I just listened to the complete second set and enjoyed it immensely. They would sound like Pink Floyd only for the groove to dissolve before reinventing itself Zappa-esque. The vocal portions of " Jimmy Stewarts" are epic. The show ended with an encore of "Much Obliged" into "Ophelia" by the band. Listen to the show yourself thanks to Jambase and Taper opsopcopolis.
Full Show Audio (Taped by opsopcopolis)
Setlist (via All Things Umphrey’s)
Set One: 2×2[1], Bad Friday[2], Anchor Drops[2], When the World Is Running Down You Make the Best of What’s Still Around[2] > Professor Wormbog[2], Hajimemashite[2], Mail Package[3]
Set Two: Improvisation[4]
Encore: Much Obliged > Ophelia
- [1] with Feels So Good (Chuck Mangione) teases
- [2] with Joshua Redman on saxophone
- [3] with Joshua Redman on saxophone and Joel on vocals
- [4] including “Jimmy Stewart” with lyrics
- Notes:
- entire show without Jake
- the second set was completely improvised
- Support: Spafford
