Rare insights into the musical thinking of one of the most influential songwriters and arrangers in American popular music. Steely Dan's Donald Fagen reveals how traditional twelve-bar blues and R&B structures can be the basis for unique and sophisticated compositions. He and jazz pianist Warren Bernhardt break down the keyboard arrangements to three Steely Dan hits: "Chain Lightning," "Josie" and "Peg," as well as the solo works "On the Dunes" and "Tea House on the Tracks." Intermediate/advanced. Includes either a booklet or PDF file on the disc. 70 min.