Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (1999): Cast
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja is a 1999 music documentary directed by Alan Lewens, starring Donald Fagen, Walter Becker and Michael McDonald. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Alan Lewens
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Eagle Rock Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja About?
The premise of Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja without spoilers.
Aja was Steely Dan's biggest‑selling album and their first as a duo of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. They recall making tracks like “Peg,” “Deacon Blues” and “Josie.” Guest singers Michael McDonald and Ian Dury, producer Gary Katz and session musicians also appear. The film paints a portrait of a ’70s record feeling fresh decades later.
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- guitar
- album
- african american
- reference to miles davis
- reference to little richard
- taxi
- interview
- love song
- exit sign
- sunglasses
- reference to woody allen
- reference to the alabama crimson tide
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- music arranger
- homesickness
- reference to frankie avalon
- british
- bird
- rap group
- swimming pool
- straw
- drums
- reference to fao schwarz
- reference to bobby blue bland
- saxophone
- neon sign
- ketchup bottle
- over dubbing
- 1970s music
- reference to henry mancini
- archive footage
- reference to junior parker
- journalist
- reference to ulysses
- jewish
- glasses
- recording studio
- ice cream
- sampling
- reference to chuck berry
- record producer
- bass
- los angeles california
- rock band
- soda
- jazz rock
- music video
- keyboards
- reference to herbie hancock
- new yorker
- recording engineer
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja Cast
Donald Fagen leads the cast, with Walter Becker and Michael McDonald. Directed by Alan Lewens; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Lewens
- Donald Fagen as themselves
- Walter Becker as themselves
- Michael McDonald as themselves
- Ian Dury as themselves
Also Starring in Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja
· 2 more- Gary Katz Themselves
- Wayne Shorter Themselves
More from Alan Lewens
More films directed by Alan Lewens: Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century, The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek and Maria Callas: Life & Art.
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Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja released?
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja was released on October 21, 1999.
Who directed Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja was directed by Alan Lewens.
More films by Alan Lewens Who is in the cast of Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja?
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja stars Donald Fagen, Walter Becker and Michael McDonald, among 6 credited actors.
Does Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja have a post-credit scene?
No. Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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