String Trio of New York
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chamber ensemble.
The group was founded in 1977 by bassist John Lindberg
John Lindberg
John Lindberg is an American jazz double-bassist.Lindberg studied at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and moved to New York City in 1977. There he played with the Human Arts Ensemble alongside Joseph Bowie and Bobo Shaw, and he was in ensembles with Anthony Braxton from 1978-1985...
, violinist Billy Bang
Billy Bang
Billy Bang was an American free jazz violinist and composer.-Biography:...
, and guitarist James Emery
James Emery (musician)
James Emery is an American jazz guitarist. He grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio.Emery played in the 1970s with Leroy Jenkins, Bobby Naughton and Anthony Braxton. He has been a member of the String Trio of New York, which he founded along with Billy Bang and John Lindberg, since 1977, and also played...
. Though they initially worked on improvisational playing and on their own compositions, they eventually began taking on commissions, as well as doing arrangements of other jazz musicians' works. Their debut album was issued in 1979, and the group maintained the same lineup through 1986, when Bang left and was replaced by Charles Burnham. Burnham was replaced by Regina Carter
Regina Carter
Regina Carter is an American jazz violinist. She is the cousin of famous jazz saxophonist James Carter.-Early life:...
after his departure in 1991, who then left in the mid-1990s. Diane Monroe then joined the group through 2001, after which Rob Thomas joined.
Discography
- First StringFirst StringFirst 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:...
(Black Saint Records, 1979) - Area Code 212 (Black Saint, 1981)
- Common GoalCommon GoalCommon 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" - 7:06...
(Black Saint, 1983) - Rebirth of a FeelingRebirth of a FeelingRebirth of a Feling is the fourth album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1983 for the Italian Black Saint label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 4½ stars stating "this was a unified effort...
(Black Saint, 1983) - Natural BalanceNatural Balance (album)Natural Balance is the fifth album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1986 for the Italian Black Saint label.-Reception:...
(Black Saint, 1986) - As Tears Go By (Newedition, 1987)
- String Trio of New York & Jay ClaytonJay ClaytonJay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed avant-garde vocalist and jazz educator.- Early years :...
(West Wind RecordsWest Wind RecordsWest Wind Records was a jazz record label, releasing albums by many notable musicians during the 1980s.Some of these albums were previously issued on labels such as Circle Records .-Discography:*001 Anthony Braxton - The Coventry Concert 1980...
, 1988) - Time Never Lies (Vintage Jazz, 1990)
- Ascendant (Stash Records, 1991)
- Intermobility (Arabesque RecordsArabesque RecordsArabesque Records is an American classical and jazz record label.Arabesque began as a classical music subsidiary of the Caedmon company. In 1988, Marvin Reiss and Ward Botsford bought the company, turning it into an independent, and continued releasing classical until 1992, when it switched focuses...
, 1992) - OctagonOctagon (String Trio of New York album)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" - 7:05...
(Black Saint, 1992) - Live Au Petit Faucheux (AA, 1993)
- Blues...?Blues...?Blues...? is an album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1993 for the Italian Black Saint label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "this is a successful effort, well worth seeking out by adventurous listeners".-Track listing:#...
(Black Saint, 1993) - An Outside Job (France 1993) (Radio France Tours, 1993)
- With Anthony DavisAnthony Davis (composer)Anthony Davis, better known as Tony Davis , is an American composer, jazz pianist, and student of gamelan music.-Biography:...
(Music & ArtsMusic & ArtsMusic & Arts is an American record label based in Kensington, California.Music & Arts is owned and operated by Music and Arts Programs of America, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to informal education in the arts, established in California in 1984...
, 1996) - Faze Phour: A Twenty Year Retrospective (Black Saint, 1998)
- Gut Reaction (Omnitone Records, 2003)
- "Frozen Ropes (with Oliver LakeOliver LakeOliver Lake is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer and poet. He is known mainly on alto saxophone but also performs on soprano saxophone and flute....
)" (Barking Hoop RecordingsBarking Hoop RecordingsBarking Hoop Recordings is an independent record label founded by percussionist/composer Kevin Norton in 1999. The label is dedicated to releasing new and original music...
, 2005)