Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (1999)
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.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.415 |
Directed By
Alan Lewens
TOP CAST
Donald Fagen
Self
Walter Becker
Self
Wayne Shorter
Self
Ian Dury
Self
Michael McDonald
Self
Gary Katz
Self
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