Steely Dan
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The Donald
What’s the old adage? “Good things come to those who wait.” Perhaps it’s true. I finally got to see Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers. It was a great crowd for Wednesday night, August 16, at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. It marks the first time I’ve ever seen a proper Donald Fagen “solo” performance. It was… Continue reading
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Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin
“Let’s play some dance music right now.” Continue reading
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Nightflyer News
Anxiously awaiting my August concert date to see Fagen and Nightflyers, I see new touring tidbits today from the Wall Street Journal. Spoiler alert: if you plan to attend a show, and want to be completely surprised, read no further. Fagen reports he has penned and will perform new tunes! “One is a noir thing I… Continue reading
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For Pete’s Sake
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Jazz ‘A’ Band dares to cover what might be the most challenging piece ever penned by Don and Walt, the title cut of the Grammy winning comeback album Two Against Nature (2000). Joining the youngsters, as special guest, is none other than Pete Christlieb, saxophonist of record on “Deacon Blues” (1977)… Continue reading
