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". 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 References Black Saint/Soul Note albums String Trio of New York albums 1979 albums