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Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (1999)

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (1999)

Music Documentary

The songs and story of this classic album

Release Date: 1999, October 21
Directors: Alan Lewens
Countries: Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Isis Productions, Isis Productions, Daniel Television, Steely Dan Inc., Daniel Television, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Steely Dan Inc., MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Cast: Michael McDonald, Ian Dury, Wayne Shorter, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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