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My Take
Fagen is, for me, the patron saint of meticulous music. As the voice and keyboard at the heart of Steely Dan, he fused jazz harmony with rock's edge and wrapped it in wry, literate lyrics that reward repeated listening. The Nightfly remains one of my favorite solo records, immaculate yet emotionally alive. What I admire is his refusal to compromise on craft, a Capricorn discipline that keeps the music sounding modern decades on. You recognize a Fagen track in a single bar, and that unmistakable signature, sophisticated and a little sardonic, is exactly why I keep returning to it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Donald Fagen
- Name (Japanese)
- ドナルド・フェイゲン
- Reading
- どなるど・ふぇいげん
- Born
- January 10, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Passaic, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / pianist / record producer / jazz musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- South Brunswick High School
- University
- Bard College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Donald Fagen born?
Born January 10, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Donald Fagen from?
Donald Fagen is from Passaic, New Jersey, United States.
What does Donald Fagen do?
Donald Fagen works as singer-songwriter, singer, pianist, record producer, jazz musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.