The Watchman (album)


The Watchman is a 1996 album by cellist Erik Friedlander which was released on the Tzadik label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stacia Proefrock awarded the album 3 stars stating "Friedlander has made a name for himself in the past by playing jazz cello with a style that does more than just mimic the high registers of a standup bass, and on this album he is freed even more from the expectations of the jazz tradition to create beautiful music with spiritual depth and a warm, sensual tone. The album's thematic exploration of emotion, memory, and mourning only add depth to the compositions".

Track listing

All compositions by Erik Friedlander
  1. "The Watchman" - 1:36
  2. "Elisha " - 12:25
  3. "The Silver Bracelet: Theme" - 1:23
  4. "Najime" - 9:07
  5. "The Silver Bracelet" - 11:58
  6. "Variations on the Watchman " - 3:01
  7. "Silver Like Dust" - 4:41
  8. "The Watchman " - 1:43

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