Octagon is an album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1992 for the Italian Black Saint label. Reception The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars. Track listing "The Pursuit of Happiness" (James Emery) - 7:05 "One for Robin" (Marty Ehrlich) - 5:28 "Strings and Things" (Muhal Richard Abrams) - 7:19 "Circular Views" (John Lindberg) - 7:42 "Upside the Downside" (Mark Helias) - 13:09 "Forever February" (Regina Carter) - 7:11 "Billie: The Queen of Holiday" (Wadada Leo Smith) - 13:06 "A Short History of the Balkans" (Bobby Previte) - 8:12 Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on November 5 & 6, 1992 Personnel Regina Carter - violin James Emery - guitar John Lindberg - bass References Black Saint/Soul Note albums String Trio of New York albums 1992 albums