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

Personnel

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