Jake Cinninger, born
Jacob Alan Cinninger, December 16, 1975 in
Niles, Michigan, is an American musician. He has risen to fame as one of two lead guitarists in the Chicago-based jam band
Umphrey's McGee. He is influenced by a wide range of styles and guitar players such as
Joe Pass,
Tommy Emmanuel,
Chris Poland,
Randy Rhoads,
George Benson,
David Gilmour,
Frank Zappa, and
Roy Buchanan among others.