Octagon is an album by American jazz group the String Trio of New York recorded in 1992 for the Italian Black Saint label.Black Saint discography accessed July 4, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars.Allmusic Review accessed July 4, 2011
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
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