Movie: Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

Top 6 Billed Cast

Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen

Self

Walter Becker
Walter Becker

Self

Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter

Self

Ian Dury
Ian Dury

Self

Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald

Self

Gary Katz
Gary Katz

Self

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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.

  • Release Date

    1999-10-21

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    The songs and story of this classic album

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    English
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