Frank Froeba, born in August 1907 in New Orleans, was an influential American jazz pianist and bandleader. He began his musical career in his teens, performing with the bands of Johnny Wiggs and John Tobin. Froeba moved to New York City in 1924-1925 to play with Johnny de Droit and later led his own band in Atlantic City while also performing with other dance ensembles. Throughout the early 1930s, he recorded with notable musicians like Jack Purvis and Jack Bland, and from 1933 to 1935, he worked with the legendary Benny Goodman.

From 1935 to 1944, Froeba led his own band, recording for major labels such as Columbia and Decca. His band included celebrated sidemen like Bunny Berigan, Jack Purvis, Bobby Hackett, and Joe Marsala. As a house pianist for Decca in the 1930s and 1940s, he played alongside artists like Bob Howard and Lil Armstrong. In 1955, Froeba relocated to Miami, where he performed under the name Frank Froba, transitioning more into popular music performance.

One of Froeba's notable contributions to music was co-writing the track "Jumpin' Jive" with Cab Calloway, which was later recorded by Joe Jackson. Frank Froeba passed away on February 16, 1981, in Miami, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in the jazz music scene.