Saxophonist Alex Hahn; Introducing the New Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Ep. 276

What does it take to create a saxophone that delivers exceptional tone while still feeling natural and comfortable to play?   In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Alex Hahn.   Here, Alex shares his experience collaborating with Eastman on the development of the EAS 852 52nd Street Alto Saxophone.   In this episode:  00:00 Origins of the EAS 852 alto sax 02:11 The process of testing out the new prototypes 04:19 The importance of the saxophone neck 12:31 His process in setting his equipment right 14:46 Ryan Richman's goal for Alex 19:10 EAS 852 in a action 24:29 Testing the prototypes 27:43 The ergonomics compared to the first version or other horns 33:49 Alex as an educator 40:06 Upcoming projects   Explore more about Alex Hahn, his music, background, and socials here: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-alex-hahn-introducing-the-new-eastman-eas-852-alto-saxophone-ep-276   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Patron today! 🥳

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