Artie Schroeck Explained

Artie Schroeck
Birth Name:Arthur Bruce Schroeck
Birth Date:10 October 1938
Birth Place:Irvington, New Jersey
Nationality:American
Occupation:Composer and arranger
Spouse:Linda November

Arthur Bruce Schroeck[1] (born October 10, 1938) is an American musician, best known for arranging and composing popular songs and jingles.[2] He has won multiple Clio Awards, such as when he composed the music for the 1981 ABC-TV promo "Now is the time, ABC is the place".[3] He also composed (with Frank Gari) the 1982 promo "Come on along with ABC".[4] [5] He arranged the classic "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" in 1967 for Frankie Valli and has written or arranged music for multiple other artists including Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.[6] In the 1990s, he was a regular performer at Harrah's in Atlantic City with his wife, singer Linda November, and in 1997, he wrote, arranged, and produced a tribute to bandleader Spike Jones. As of 2011, he continues to perform in Las Vegas.

Biography

Schroeck was born in Irvington, New Jersey, the youngest of four boys: John, William, Harold, and Arthur. The entire family was very musical, and Schroeck began playing drums and piano at the age of 3, soon joining his brother Harold to perform at local functions in the North Jersey area, with the boys singing and tap dancing. When Schroeck was 8, he was noticed by jazz drummer Gene Krupa when the boys were performing in Atlantic City, and Krupa incorporated the boys' work into his own band, as well as that of jazz trumpeter Louis Prima. Harold eventually left the act at the age of 24 to raise his own family, but Artie continued with his music, and also began arranging songs for the bands that he was working with.

In Las Vegas, Schroeck ran into jazz musician Lionel Hampton while they were both in a piano store and they started an impromptu jam session. Hampton immediately invited Schroeck to join his own band, where Schroeck remained for the next two years, before leaving to become a professional music arranger at a recording studio. He worked with Neil Diamond, the Lovin' Spoonful, Paul Anka, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, for whom he arranged "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You". Schroeck also began writing music at this point in his career, such as 1983's "Here's to the Band" for Frank Sinatra,[7] written with Alfred Nittoli and Sharman Howe.[8]

In the 1980s and '90s, Schroeck could often be found performing in Atlantic City, such as at the Harrah's Atrium Lounge with Linda November. A regular who would come to visit whenever she was in town was Liza Minnelli.[9] [10] [11] Schroeck and November had met in the late 1960s while working together on musical projects, but had both been married to other people at the time. In 1988, they became a couple, and they married in 1996. In 1997, the couple directed a production saluting band leader Spike Jones, "The New City Slickers Present a Tribute to Spike Jones", which Schroeck wrote, arranged, and produced. His brother Harold was also one of the performers in the show, which featured a nine-piece Spike Jones-style band. The show ran from September 26  - October 5, 1997.[6] [12] [13] [14] [15]

In 2001, Schroeck and his wife moved to Las Vegas.[16] [17]

Schroeck has three children by a previous marriage. The oldest, Shem Schroeck, is also a musician and singer.

Selected works

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Repertoire search: Arthur Bruce Schroeck. June 17, 2011. Broadcast Music, Inc..
  2. Web site: Linda November and Artie Schroeck (contains clips of singing). audio. Ronnie Allen Show. June 15, 2011. December 2009.
  3. Web site: Clio Archive. June 18, 2011. Clio Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20100722210103/http://www.clioawards.com/archive/. July 22, 2010. dead.
  4. Web site: UA Library - Hill collection . . June 19, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110811195402/http://arizona.cb.docutek.com/search/hill/titles/c.html . August 11, 2011 .
  5. Web site: Jingle Sheet Music Folio Books. 1983. June 18, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110610084438/http://www.classicthemes.com/50sTVThemes/sheetMusicBooks/jingleFolioBooks.html. 10 June 2011 . live.
  6. News: Joking and singing, these two are harmonious pair. March 8, 1996. Lloyd, Jack. The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  7. News: Piscopo goes 'All the Way' with his Sinatra tribute. November 26, 1999. Alexander, Randy. The Times.
  8. News: Frank sings, they tingle. Sinatra record helps to revive writers spirits. Simmons, Jeff. January 13, 1991. The Record.
  9. News: Homage to a madcap musician. September 19, 1997. The Star-Ledger. Wolf, Alissa.
  10. News: Liza Minnelli gives Miss America 1996 surprise welcome. Spatz, David J.. September 20, 1995. Press of Atlantic City. Usually, La Liza hangs out at Harrah's after her shows when her friends, musicians and composers Artie Schroeck and Linda November, are working the Atrium Lounge..
  11. News: Last of a dying breed / Lounges still have a home in some casinos. Jackson, Vincent. January 5, 1997. Press of Atlantic City.
  12. News: He's a serious musician in search of funny sounds. September 26, 1997. Lloyd, Jack. The Philadelphia Inquirer. June 17, 2011.
  13. News: Atlantic City; At the Casinos. March 24, 1996. June 15, 2011. The New York Times.
  14. News: Celebrating Spike Jones at Harrah's. September 21, 1997. Alexander, Randy. The Times.
  15. News: With Honors / Atlantic County. Press of Atlantic City. October 20, 1997.
  16. News: Lots of songs in her heart. October 30, 2008. Las Vegas Sun. Gorman, Tom. June 15, 2011.
  17. News: A long, melodious career. Bosshart, Becky. January 22, 2009. Las Vegas Sun.
  18. Web site: Can't Take My Eyes Off You / The Trouble With Me. Discogs. June 17, 2011.
  19. Book: Roberts, David. 2001. British Hit Singles. 14th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 40. 0-85156-156-X.
  20. Web site: A Portrait of Petula. Allmusic. June 17, 2011.
  21. News: Loony Tunes / Wacky Musical Show Salutes Spike Jones. September 21, 1997. Jackson, Vincent. Press of Atlantic City.

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