The Watchman (album)
# The Watchman (album)

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

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

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

* "The Watchman" - 1:36
* "Elisha (She Bears - Healing the Child - Parting the Waters)" - 12:25
* "The Silver Bracelet: Theme" - 1:23
* "Najime" - 9:07
* "The Silver Bracelet" - 11:58
* "Variations on the Watchman (Swords - The Trumpet Sounds - Night - Blood - Morning)" - 3:01
* "Silver Like Dust" - 4:41
* "The Watchman (Sleeps)" - 1:43

## Personnel

* Erik Friedlander – cello
* Chris Speed - clarinet
* Andrew D'Angelo - bass clarinet
* Drew Gress - bass
