Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

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1999-10-21

Aja was the biggest selling album of Steely Dan's illustrious career. It was the first album by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker as a duo. Fagen and Becker recall the history of the album, along with Peg, Deacon Blues and Josie. Michael McDonald, later of the Doobie Brothers did guest backing vocals on Aja, the late British musician Ian Dury, record producer Gary Katz and the legendary session musicians who worked on Aja also contribute. This is a vivd portrait of a 70's record that is still as fresh and as memorable more than two decades after its release.

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Aja was the biggest selling album of Steely Dan's illustrious career. It was the first album by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker as a duo. Fagen and Becker recall the history of the album, along with Peg, Deacon Blues and Josie. Michael McDonald, later of the Doobie Brothers did guest backing vocals on Aja, the late British musician Ian Dury, record producer Gary Katz and the legendary session musicians who worked on Aja also contribute. This is a vivd portrait of a 70's record that is still as fresh and as memorable more than two decades after its release.

Released

1999-10-21

Runtime

62

Director

Alan Lewens

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Music

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Eagle Rock Entertainment

Isis Productions

Daniel Television

Steely Dan Inc.

MEDIA Programme of the European Union

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    Donald Fagen

    Donald Fagen
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    Walter Becker

    Walter Becker
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    Wayne Shorter

    Wayne Shorter
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    Ian Dury

    Ian Dury
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    Michael McDonald

    Michael McDonald
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    Gary Katz

    Gary Katz