Frederic Efrem Rich (January 31, 1898 – September 8, 1956)[1] was a Polish-born American bandleader and composer who was active from the 1920s to the 1950s.

[2] Among the musicians in his band were the Dorsey Brothers, Joe Venuti, Bunny Berigan, and Benny Goodman.

Rich's band played for several network radio programs, including The Abbott and Costello Show.

[1] As Freddie Rich, he recorded dozens of popular-title piano rolls in the 1920s for the Aeolian Company, both for its reproducing Duo-Art system and its 88 note Mel-O-Dee label.

He has a number of song credits to his name, including "Blue Tahitian Moonlight," "Time Will Tell", and "On the Riviera."