The Maui Xaphoon is a very unique instrument, combining the convenience of portability with a deep, rich sound -- a cross between a clarinet and a saxophone. Now you can make wonderful music wherever you go - great sound and portability are no longer tradeoffs!
Below are several examples of what the Xaphoon can sound like in the hands of different musicians (and with different microphone setups). Click below to hear some sound bites offered in the .mp3 format.
Transition Music (434 KB) Played with the Pocket Sax by Gary Friedman
Gumboots (Paul Simon) - Concert features the Pocket Sax at 1:30
and 2:30.
Pink Panther (858 KB) Played with the C Bamboo Sax by Gary Friedman
Sunrise in the East Wind (5.6 MB) Played by Kouhei with the C Bamboo Sax (a beautiful Japanese piece!)
El Condor Pasa (1.6 MB) Played by Gary Friedman with the C Bamboo Sax
When I'm 64 (Beatles) played on the Pocket Sax by Gary Friedman
Oifn Pripetshek (Yiddish Folk Song) (335 KB) Played with the Bamboo Sax in Bb by Gary Friedman
Summertime (3.2 MB) Played by Brian Wittman on the C Bamboo Sax.
Transe Eastern Blues (7 MB, an
original song) by Abaji - this is a wonderful piece from Abaji's new
album called "Nomad Spirit". (Video below.) This piece was played by a custom-made Xaphoon in the key of "Low G" (1/2 an octave lower than the normal "C".) More about the artist at www.Abaji.net
Moonlight (4 MB) - Played by Hakan Gezelius. Probably played by the Pocket Sax; frankly we can't tell. :-)
