title: First String
text: # 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
  