''First String'' is the debut album by American jazz group the

String Trio of New York The String Trio of New York is an American jazz chamber ensemble. The group was founded in 1977, by bassist John Lindberg, violinist Billy Bang, and guitarist James Emery. Though they initially worked on improvisational playing and on their ow ...

recorded in 1979 for the Italian Black Saint label.Black Saint discography
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Reception

The Allmusic review by

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awarded the album 4 stars stating "the music expertly blends composition with improvisation. This music (free at times but always going in a logical direction) grows in interest with each listen".Yanow, S
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Track listing

# "The East Side Suite" ( John Lindberg) - 19:55 # "Subway Ride With Giuseppi Logan" (

Billy Bang Billy Bang (September 20, 1947 – April 11, 2011), born William Vincent Walker, was an American free jazz violinist and composer. Biography Bang's family moved to New York City's Bronx neighborhood while he was still an infant, and as a ...

) - 8:00 # "Catharsis in Real Time" ( James Emery) - 9:03 **Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy in June 1979

Personnel

- violin * James Emery - guitar * John Lindberg -

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References

{{Authority control Black Saint/Soul Note albums String Trio of New York albums 1979 albums