Frank Rehak

Frank Rehak
Born6 July 1926
New York City
Died22 June 1987
Badger
Genresjazz
Instrument(s)trombone
piano
cello

Frank Rehak (July 6, 1926, in New York City, New York – June 22, 1987, in Badger, California) was an American jazz trombonist. He began on piano and cello before switching to trombone. He worked with Gil Evans and Miles Davis.[1] He also appeared with Davis on the broadcast "The Sounds of Miles Davis."[2]

He had a failed marriage to nightclub dancer Jerri Gray.[3] He also had a heroin addiction, which combined with other financial problems led to his withdrawal from music and lapsing into relative obscurity. In an effort to deal with these issues he spent time at Synanon, which led to his mention in Art Pepper's autobiography.[4] He died in Badger of throat cancer at the age of 60.[5]

  1. ^ Porter, Lewis (May 7, 1999). "John Coltrane: His Life and Music". University of Michigan Press. p. 181 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece By Ashley Kahn". p. 130 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Crow, Bill (May 7, 1993). "From Birdland to Broadway". Oxford University Press, Incorporated. p. 171 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Straight Life: The Story of Art Pepper". p. 439 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "The Man with the Horn (1986) composed by Doug Robinson by the Ultimate Frank Rehak Website". Frankrehak.com.