{"title":"Don Breithaupt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Breithaupt explores the rich intersections of music, culture, and creativity with engaging insight and precision. His work delves into the nuances of iconic albums and artists, offering readers a deeper understanding of the artistic processes behind timeless music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eSteely Dan's Aja\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Breithaupt’s thoughtful analysis and passion for musical craftsmanship, making his books essential for anyone intrigued by the cultural resonance of popular music and its enduring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steely-dans-aja-by-don-breithaupt-9780826427830","title":"Steely Dan's Aja","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAja\u003c\/em\u003e was the album that made Steely Dan a commercial force on the order of contemporaries like Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Chicago. A double-platinum, Grammy-winning bestseller, it lingered on the Billboard charts for more than a year and spawned three hit singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOdd, then, that its creators saw it as an \"ambitious, extended\" work, the apotheosis of their anti-rock, anti-band, anti-glamour aesthetic. Populated by thirty-five mostly jazz session players, \u003cem\u003eAja\u003c\/em\u003e served up prewar song forms, mixed meters and extended solos to a generation whose idea of pop daring was Paul letting Linda sing lead once in a while. And, impossibly, it sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding an in-depth interview with Donald Fagen, this book paints a detailed picture of the making of a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432653111532,"sku":"9780826427830","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780826427830.jpg?v=1774556785"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/don-breithaupt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}