Steely Dan, Monkey House & Musical Storytelling With Don Breithaupt | It's the Groove Podcast

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In this episode of It’s the Groove, hosts Dave and Kelly sit down with the insanely talented Don Breithaupt — the brain behind the Monkey House Band and author of the acclaimed book on Steely Dan's Aja. 🎹

You can order Don's book here:

From his early musical influences to his latest album Crashbox, Don takes us behind the curtain of his creative process. We dive into standout tracks like Because You and New York Owes You Nothing and the new single Someplace On Madison. He chats about working with legends like Jay Graydon, and relives the moment he interviewed Donald Fagen himself.

If you love slick arrangements, clever lyrics, or just want to hear how the music magic happens, this one’s for you.

Visit Monkey House's website to learn more about the band and the new album Crashbox!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to It's the Groove Podcast
01:01 Don Breithaupt: A Multifaceted Musician
02:31 The Impact of Steely Dan on Music
04:30 Don's Musical Epiphany and Early Influences
05:57 The Genesis of the Aja Book
09:03 Interviewing Donald Fagen: Behind the Scenes
10:54 Understanding Steely Dan's Unique Chord Progressions
12:56 Don's Musical Background and Career Path
18:06 The Evolution of Monkey House Band
20:44 Producing Music on a Budget
22:52 Collaborations with Jay Graydon and Other Artists
29:24 The Comeback Album and Collaborations
33:38 Inspiration Behind 'Because You'
37:25 Exploring 'New York Owes You Nothing'
44:54 Introducing 'CrashBox' and Its Significance
51:24 Future Plans and Parting Thoughts


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