CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 1h 2m

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

The songs and story of this classic album

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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.

Directed byAlan Lewens

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 2m
Language
EN
Released
October 21, 1999
Studios
Eagle Rock EntertainmentMEDIA Programme of the European UnionIsis Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
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

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Alan Lewens
Produced by
Nick De Grunwald

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