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
"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