Common Goal is the third album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1981 for the Italian Black Saint label. Reception The Allmusic review awarded the album 4 stars. Track listing "Multiple Reasons" (John Lindberg) - 7:06 "Space Walk"(Billy Bang) - 7:50 "San San Nana" (Bang) - 5:50 "Between the Lines" (James Emery) - 6:56 "Common Goal" (Lindberg) - 6:04 "Extensions and Exceptions" (Emery) - 7:32 Recorded at Barigozzi Studio in Milano, Italy on November 12 & 13, 1981 Personnel Billy Bang - violin, yokobue flute, gong James Emery - guitar John Lindberg - bass References Black Saint/Soul Note albums String Trio of New York albums 1981 albums