Donald Fagen

American recording artist, musician (born 1948)

Born: 10 January 1948
Passaic
Country: United States
Active: 1965–
Record labels: ABC Records, MGM Records, Giant Records
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Donald Fagen is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, musical keyboard, melodica and voice. Donald Fagen was born on 10 January 1948 in Passaic. The music is usually filed under rock music, rhythm and blues and soft rock. Record labels: ABC Records, MGM Records and Giant Records. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “The Nightfly” (1982) to “The Western World” (2022).

Donald Jay Fagen (, FAY-gən; born January 10, 1948) is an American retired singer-songwriter and musician who was the co-founder, lead singer, co-songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Steely Dan, formed in the early 1970s with musical partner Walter Becker. In addition to his contributions to Steely Dan, Fagen has released four solo albums, beginning with The Nightfly in 1982, which was nominated for seven Grammys. In 2001, Fagen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Steely Dan. Following Becker's death in 2017, Fagen continued to tour using the band name until 2024.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Nightfly 1982 · Warner Bros. Records Morph the Cat 2006 · Reprise Records Sunken Condos 2012 · Reprise Records Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of September 2014 · Live · 429 Records Donald Fagen – KLOS FM Broadcast Universal Theatre 14th March 1992. 2020 · Live · Jazz Club

Feelin' Groovy 2020

The Nightfly: Live 2021 · Live · UMe

The Western World 2022 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Donald Fagen is credited as a sideman

1971	Barbra Joan Streisand — Barbra Streisand	organ
1972	Can’t Buy a Thrill — Steely Dan	keyboard, electric piano, lead vocals, organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, background vocals
1973	Countdown to Ecstasy — Steely Dan	electric piano, piano, synthesizer, vocals, lead vocals, background vocals
1974	Pretzel Logic — Steely Dan	background vocals, lead vocals, keyboard, vocals, alto saxophone
1975	Katy Lied — Steely Dan	arranger, piano, keyboard, lead vocals, background vocals
1976	The Royal Scam — Steely Dan	keyboard, instrument arranger, background vocals, vocals, lead vocals
1977	Aja — Steely Dan	synthesizer, lead vocals, whistle, background vocals
1980	Gaucho — Steely Dan	lead vocals, electric piano, synthesizer, organ
1981	Pirates — Rickie Lee Jones	synthesizer
1984	Pulse — Greg Phillinganes	arranger
1994	11 Tracks of Whack — Walter Becker	keyboard
2000	Two Against Nature — Steely Dan	arranger, Rhodes piano, clavinet, instrument arranger, producer, lead vocals
2003	Everything Must Go — Steely Dan	Rhodes piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, instrument arranger, producer, vocals, organ

Member of

Steely Dan 1972– · American musical group

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Donald Fagen play?

Donald Fagen is known for playing saxophone, musical keyboard, melodica and voice.

When and where was Donald Fagen born?

Donald Fagen was born 10 January 1948 in Passaic.

What are Donald Fagen's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Nightfly (1982), Morph the Cat (2006), Sunken Condos (2012), Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of September (2014) and Donald Fagen – KLOS FM Broadcast Universal Theatre 14th March 1992. (2020).

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