Chris Aschman's Volcanic Band

Baltimore-born trumpeter and steelpan musician Chris Aschman is a versatile performer, educator, and arranger based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He leads the Volcanic Band, which blends Latin jazz, jazz funk, and world music influences, drawing from his diverse performance history with artists including Paquito D'Rivera, Stanley Clarke, and Aretha Franklin. His 2026 release 'Volcanic' features his distinctive compositional approach that combines Caribbean rhythms with contemporary jazz sophistication.