''Prowl'' is a 2006 album by cellist

Erik Friedlander Erik Friedlander is an American cellist and composer based in New York City. A veteran of New York City's experimental downtown scene, Friedlander has worked in many contexts, but is perhaps best known for his frequent collaborations with sax ...

performing his compositions with the quartet that previously appeared on ''

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'' which was released on the Cryptogramophone label.

Reception

The

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review by William Tilland awarded the album 4 stars stating "it's clear on this CD that Friedlander has moved well beyond simple virtuosity and has used his compositional skills and the collective talent of his group to capture something much more elusive and valuable. This is music with legs, which reveals new depths and delights even after long exposure. Highly recommended".Tilland, W
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rated the album 8 out of 10 observing that "Erik Friedlander’s melodies, when he deploys them, go straight to the cerebellum, where they lodge pretty much forever".Cibula, M
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, Troy Collins commented "Topaz, which celebrates its tenth anniversary with this fourth album, has long been Friedlander's primary vehicle for exploring global rhythms in a jazz context, and ''Prowl'' delivers evidence of that concept in spades". David R. Adler stated in

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that "The group’s main asset is its distinctive sound, which is quasi-electric but without conventional drums. Friedlander’s instrument can freely alternate between bass and melody, arco and pizzicato".Adler, D. R.
JazzTimes review
JazzTimes, May 2006

Track listing

''All compositions by Erik Friedlander except as indicated'' # "Howling Circle" - 5:14 # "Anhinga" - 4:55 # "Prowl" - 5:23 # "Chanting" - 4:43 # "7th Sister" - 6:11 # "Rain Bearers" - 8:04 # "A Dangerous Game" - 6:37 # " A Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 5:55 # "Najime" - 6:44

Personnel

– cello *Andy Laster -

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- bass *Satoshi Takeishi -

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References

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