Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja
“The songs and story of this classic album”
1999•1h 2m•6.6•Released
MusicDocumentary
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
Languages
English
Studio
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Cast
Donald Fagen
Self
Walter Becker
Self
Wayne Shorter
Self
Ian Dury
Self
Michael McDonald
Self
Gary Katz
Self
Production
Company
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Company
Isis Productions
Company
Daniel Television
Company
Steely Dan Inc.
Company
MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Producer
Nick De Grunwald
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