The Xaphoon (also known as MauiXaphoon or Bamboo Sax) is a single-reed keyless bamboo wind instrument.
The Xaphoon was invented during the 1970s by the American instrument maker BrianWittman, who still makes all of his instruments by hand, using local bamboo cut from the forests of the eastern end of his home island of Maui, Hawaii.
It is very similar in construction to the chalumeau, a keyless European single reed folk instrument that was the ancestor of the clarinet.
He was a commander of a StuG III, a big step up from the armoured cars Wittman had used in his short experience in the Polish Campaign.
The most recent book to study the subject is No Holding Back by Brian Reid, which provides a detailed topographical map of the engagement, and is benefited by extensive review of Allied and German records (the book is about Operation Totalise but devotes an entire appendix to the subject of Wittman's demise).
Wittman's crews (chiefly gunner Balthasar "Bobby" Woll, also a Knight's Cross holder) are known to have destroyed at least 138 tanks and 141 artillery pieces, along with an unknown number of other armoured vehicles.
Håkon's Music Pages - The Xaphoon(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Xaphoon, also known as the bamboo saxophone, is an interesting instrument, with a sound seeming as a cross between a saxophone and a clarinet, full and rich, but surprisingly coming from an instrument the tiny size of a descant recorder.
Made by hand in Maui by BrianWittman, who for the last 20 years have created more than 15.000 such instruments for musicians all over the world, each Xaphoon is a unique and playable work of art.
Measuring in at a mere 12 inches long, and tipping the scales at less than 4 ounces, a Xaphoon in the key of C packs a whole lot of sound in a very tiny package and is more pocketable and backpackable than most musical instruments.
When we thought we wouldn’t be able to buy it anymore, we decided to buy the company,” Jennie Wittman said after she learned of a brief absence on the store shelves.
“Wittman Specialty Foods will be introducing a line of soups and some other surprises throughout the year.”
Wittman Specialty Foods can be contacted at (860) 231-9420 or on the web at
Nip ’N Tang Fruited Horseradish A Winner in Outstanding Savory Condiment 2005 Connecticut Specialty ...(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Wittmans formed Wittman Specialty Foods in January to bring to a national market, Nip ’N Tang, a unique fruited horseradish condiment that currently sells in pineapple, cranberry and apricot flavors.
Wittman Specialty Foods LLC is a member of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) and the Connecticut Food Association.
Wittman Specialty Foods can be contacted at (860) 231-9420 or on the web at wittmanspecialtyfoods.com
Brian Wittman | Creative Direction(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
BRIANWITTMAN, Former Creative Director at priceline.com during its pre-launch stage and beyond, building the brand to become the second most recognized name on the internet.
He then took over as VP and Creative Director at priceline.com’s parent company.
He founded Wittman Idea Network LLC in 2001.
www.wittmanideas.com /about.html (83 words)
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
ASSISTS: BRIAN LANGTRY 6; BRAD SELF 4; JAY JALBERT 3; JOSH SIMS 3; GARY GAIT 2; DEL HALLADAY 2; JOHN GALLANT 1; BEN PREPCHUK 1; GAVIN PROUT 1; CURTIS SMITH 1; SCOTT STAPLEFORD 1; DAVE STILLEY 1; JOHN WILSON 1.
ASSISTS: CHAD WITTMAN 3; BRIAN OKEEFE 2; DAMIEN DAVIS 1; TEDDY JENNER 1; TODD MACFARLANE 1; RICHARD MORGAN 1; CHRIS PANOS 1; CASEY POWELL 1; MATT ROIK 1; SCOTT STEWART 1.
COLORADO MAMMOTH SCORING: GOALS: GARY GAIT 6; CURTIS SMITH 3; JOSH SIMS 2; DEL HALLADAY 2; BRIAN LANGTRY 1; BEN PREPCHUK 1; JOHN WILSON 1; DAVE STILLEY 1.
02:51 ANA SHG SCOTT STEWART BRIAN OKEEFE/CHRIS PANOS 25.
The US defense department (Pentagon) announced yesterday the death of the secretary general of the People's Front For Liberation of Palestine, Muhammad Abbas (Abu al-Abbas), who has been in detention by the American occupation forces in Iraq since one year.
The spokesman for the Pentagon, BrianWittman, told reporters "preliminary reports says he died of natural reasons and it seemed that medical attempts did not succeed to save his life." Wittman refused to disclose the place where Abu al-Abbas had died.
Another official at the Pentagon said that Abu al-Abbas was held in Iraq at his death.
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
ASSISTS: MICHAEL LAW 4; CASEY POWELL 3; CHAD WITTMAN 3; CHRIS PANOS 2; BRIAN KELLEY 1; RICHARD MORGAN 1; MARC MORLEY 1; GORDON PURDIE 1; JOHN ROSA 1; SCOTT STEWART 1.
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04:33 04:33 24 37 N 11:52 ANA 14-CHAD WITTMAN 2 PP Interference/Bodychecking...............
sax.co.uk Xaphoon - Wood, Bamboo & Pocket Saxes!(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
There is a choice of manufacturers - the Bamboo Sax (hand made in Switzerland by Marc Meyer) or the MauiXaphoon Bamboo Sax (hand made in Hawaii by BrianWittman).
There is a choice of manufacturers - the original MauiXaphoon Bamboo Sax (hand made in Hawaii by BrianWittman) or the Bamboo Sax (hand made in Switzerland by Marc Meyer).
Shot in Hawaii at Brian Whitman's homestead. It documents the entire Xaphoon making process from start to finish. It also contains a beginners lesson - Brian teaches a local islander. A great companion to help you get the most out of this unique musical instrument.
MauiTime Weekly - Iss6 #41 - Apr 10, 2003 - Da Kine Calendar(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
and Wed.; Guitar and vocals w/ Brado, Sat.; Patrick Major, Sun.; Steel drums and sax w/ BrianWittman, Mon.
Botero Bar entertainment, 5:30-9:30 nightly: Larry Golis, Thu.; Brian Mansano, Fri.; Ricardo, Sat.; Luis Diaz, Sun.-Tue.; Mitch Kepa, Wed.; Strolling Hawaiian duo in the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a nightly.
Brian Mansano Performs Acoustic Guitar - 5:30-8:30pm, in the East Wing of The Shops at Wailea.