Steely Dan

In July 1996, Steely Dan brought their smooth jazz-rock sound to the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia, delivering a captivating live performance. This concert took place right after the band reunited in the mid-1990s following a lengthy hiatus that began in the early '80s. Their album 'Two Against Nature,' which was released in 2000, marked their return to the studio, but prior to this concert, they had released 'Gaucho' back in 1980. Interestingly, during the early years of their career, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the duo behind Steely Dan, garnered a reputation for their meticulous studio work and complex arrangements, which only heightened the anticipation for their live shows. The 1996 performance reflects their ability to meld jazz sensibilities with rock, a signature that continues to resonate with fans today.

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