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Donald Fagen

American Musician

Born: Jan 10, 1948

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When you get a groove going, time flies. Donald Fagen

Time You Time Flies Get Going Groove Flies

I have a critical nature, in the sense that when I look at something I often look for the flaws. Donald Fagen

Nature Sense Critical Something Look Often Flaws

I had trouble distinguishing art from life. I don't now, and I feel much better! Donald Fagen

Life Art Better Trouble Distinguishing Had Feel Much Now

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I took some lessons as a kid but trained myself by ear. I did it the way jazz musicians used to learn years ago, which is to play records and slow them down to figure out the notes. At first I tried to imitate Red Garland, who was my favorite jazz pianist. Donald Fagen

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My style is a little quirky. I can't play as fast as most professional jazz players. Donald Fagen

Style Jazz Most Quirky Little Professional Fast Play Players

I've never been comfortable as a lead performer, and I never wanted to be a singer, particularly. Donald Fagen

Lead Never Performer Particularly Singer Comfortable Been Wanted

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