Donald Fagen
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Saxophonists · b. 1948

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
Morph the Cat 2006
Sunken Condos 2012
Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of September 2014 · Live
Donald Fagen – KLOS FM Broadcast Universal Theatre 14th March 1992. 2020 · Live
Feelin' Groovy 2020
The Nightfly: Live 2021 · Live
The Western World 2022 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Donald Fagen is credited as a sideman

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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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