Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (1999)
The songs and story of this classic album
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.
Director: Alan Lewens
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: October 21, 1999
Cast
- Donald Fagen - Self
- Walter Becker - Self
- Wayne Shorter - Self
- Ian Dury - Self
- Michael McDonald - Self
- Gary Katz - Self
Production: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Isis Productions, Daniel Television, Steely Dan Inc., MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Country: Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rock band, jazz rock, soft rock, introspective, joyous, informative, steely dan, aja
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja about?
- 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.
- Who directed Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
- Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja was directed by Alan Lewens.
- Who stars in Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
- Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja stars Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Wayne Shorter, Ian Dury, Michael McDonald, Gary Katz.
- How long is Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
- Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
- Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja produced?
- Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja was produced in Belgium, United Kingdom, United States of America.