Although chiefly known as the frontman of
My Morning Jacket,
Jim James played a wider role in indie rock during the early 21st century, appearing on albums by several artists (including
Bright Eyes,
M. Ward,
America, and
Bobby Bare, Jr.) while also pursuing a small solo career under the alias of
Yim Yames. He made his solo debut with 2009's
Tribute To, a short collection of
George Harrison covers recorded shortly after the guitarist's death in 2001. ~ Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide