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Dick Kroeckel
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Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Richard E. Kroeckel
Dick Kroeckel was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and began playing piano professionally in Evergreen, Colorado. In the mid-sixties Dick was summoned to play for Uncle Sam and worked with entertainment tours in places like Ft. Polk, Louisiana. For the next decade Dick played in Georgetown, Colorado. The 70's found Dick traveling the US on various tours, one being the Kaleidoscope Players in Raton, New Mexico. In 1976 Dick was asked to perform in 'On The Road' with Charles Kuralt on the CBS Evening News. Later that year Dick appeared in Estes Park with The Al Fike Show. In the mid 1980's Dick recorded his first album 'Echoes From Lulu White's Mahogany Hall'. Familiar songs on the album were tunes such as 'Maple Leaf Rag,' 'Wild Cherries' and 'Ragtime Violin.' Since then, Dick has made several recordings. His three newest, 'Once Upon Another Time,' Echoes From Central City,' and 'Grand Ol' Times.' After spending almost 20 years playing in Central City, Colorado in saloons like the Tollgate and Glory Hole, Dick returned as the weekly entertainment at Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino and then the Fortune Valley Hotel & Casino. Dick currently is playing special performances and concerts such as the historic Paramount Theater in Denver, Kansas City, Chicago and Houston TX.
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echoes From Lulu White's Mahogany Hall | Dick Kroeckel, Steve Ashton | 1977 | Album |
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