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Bat emphasizes that many of these voicings are typical of Steely Dan's work—deliberate, rooted in jazz harmony, yet profoundly crafted to serve the song's groove.
The Groove and the Musicians Behind It
Once the harmonic foundation is laid out, Bat shifts focus to the rhythm section. The song features an eight-bar vamp on an E minor 7 chord, overlaid with a mesmerizing electric piano figure played by Victor Feldman. The rhythm is anchored by the legendary Chuck Rainey on bass, whose fills and fingerings contribute significantly to Josie's groove.