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Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja
“The songs and story of this classic album”
6.6 / 10• 1999• 1h 2m•NR• English
MusicDocumentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Donald Fagen
Self
Lead
Walter Becker
Self
Wayne Shorter
Self
Ian Dury
Self
Michael McDonald
Self
GK
Gary Katz
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alan Lewens's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
