Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

6.4

Oct 21 1999

1h 2m

Music, Documentary

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.

Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen

Self

Walter Becker

Walter Becker

Self

Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter

Self

Ian Dury

Ian Dury

Self

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