Frank Strazzeri (April 24, 1930 – May 9, 2014) was an American jazz pianist known for his extensive work in the jazz genre, particularly bebop. Born in Rochester, New York, Strazzeri began his musical journey at the age of 12, initially playing tenor saxophone and clarinet before switching to piano. He attended the Eastman School of Music and started his professional career as a house pianist in a Rochester nightclub in 1952, where he played with notable musicians like Roy Eldridge and Billie Holiday.

In 1954, Strazzeri moved to New Orleans, performing with Sharkey Bonano and Al Hirt in a Dixieland jazz setting. His career trajectory shifted towards bebop, and he played with Charlie Ventura in 1957-58 and Woody Herman in 1959. By 1960, Strazzeri relocated to Los Angeles, where he became a prominent studio musician on the West Coast jazz scene. He toured with Joe Williams, Maynard Ferguson, Les Brown, and even Elvis Presley, including performances at Madison Square Garden and the "Aloha from Hawaii" telecast.

Throughout his career, Strazzeri collaborated with artists such as Terry Gibbs, Herb Ellis, the Lighthouse All-Stars, Art Pepper, Bud Shank, Cal Tjader, Louie Bellson, and Chet Baker. He also recorded as a bandleader, releasing numerous albums under labels like Revelation and Fresh Sound. Frank Strazzeri passed away in his hometown of Rochester, New York, at the age of 84.