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Frank Rehak was born July 6, 1926 in New York City and began on piano and cello before switching to trombone. He worked with Gil Evans and Miles Davis. He also appeared with Davis on the broadcast The Sounds of Miles Davis.

A heroin addiction combined with other financial problems led to his withdrawal from music and his lapsing into relative obscurity. It was probably partially contributed to his failed marriage to nightclub dancer Jerri Gray. In an effort to deal with these issues he spent time at Synanon, which led to his mention in Art Pepper’s autobiography.

Trombonist Frank Rehak transitioned in Badger, California on June 22, 1987 of throat cancer at the age of 60.

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