Louis Fasman grew up in Redwood City. He studied trumpet with Charlie Bubb and Herb Patnoe prior to attending De Anza College in Cupertino and California State University, Los Angeles. During his twelve year tenure in the Los Angeles area, Louis toured around the U.S., Canada, Europe, The Far East, and the Caribbean as lead trumpeter with The Al Hirt Big Band, Circus Vargas, The Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, Bill Watrous' Jazz Refuge West, and singer/composer Paul Anka.

Since returning to the Bay Area in 1991, Louis has continued his performing career as a studio musician, recording on motion picture soundtracks such as "Soapdish" and "Spy Kids", and the TV shows "Fame" and the VH-1 Honors with Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Cheryl Crow.

He is currently performing and recording with The Pete Escovedo Band, Dick Bright's SRO, and Wayne Wallace's Rhythm and Rhyme. Louis also leads a Big Band called "Fasmania" along with his wife, drummer/percussionist Kelly Fasman. He also teaches trumpet for the Brubeck Institute at the Jazzschool in Berkeley, The House of Woodwinds in San Ramon, and at home in Pleasanton.

To have your name placed on the waiting list for trumpet lessons, please call House of Woodwinds at (925) 831-8341 or email us at houseofwoodwinds@gmail.com.