First String
# First String

First String is the debut album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1979 for the Italian Black Saint label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow 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".

Professional ratings :

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

## Track listing

* "The East Side Suite" (John Lindberg) - 19:55
* "Subway Ride With Giuseppi Logan" (Billy Bang) - 8:00
* "Catharsis in Real Time" (James Emery) - 9:03
   * Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy in June 1979

## Personnel

* Billy Bang - violin
* James Emery - guitar
* John Lindberg - bass
