I like it when songs develop in some way. Four minutes usually isn't enough time for something to develop musically. Donald Fagen developminutemusically Change image and share on social
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 agoearfavorite share on social
I had trouble distinguishing art from life. I don't now, and I feel much better! Donald Fagen artdistinguishfeel Change image and share on social
My style is a little quirky. I can't play as fast as most professional jazz players. Donald Fagen fastjazzplay Change image and share on social
I have a critical nature, in the sense that when I look at something I often look for the flaws. Donald Fagen criticalflawnature Change image and share on social
Anthemic rock music is inherently fascist - anything intended to move huge masses of people is politically offensive to me. Donald Fagen anthemicfascisthuge Change image and share on social
What do you do with what you're given, and how do you transform it into something worthwhile? Donald Fagen transformworthwhile Change image and share on social
Randy Newman seemed like an even worse singer than me. I liked Ray Charles, Levi Stubbs, Jack Jones, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett. Donald Fagen badlycharlejack Change image and share on social
