First Meeting (Miroslav Vitouš album)

First Meeting is an album by Czech bassist Miroslav Vitouš recorded in May 1979 and released on ECM January the following year. The quartet features reed player John Surman and rhythm section Kenny Kirkland and Jon Christensen.

Reception
The AllMusic review by David R. Adler awarded the album 3 stars stating "Recommended but hard to find, First Meeting documents the strength of Vitouš' writing and playing."

Track listing

 * All compositions by Miroslav Vitouš except as indicated


 * 1) "Silver Lake" - 10:52
 * 2) "Beautiful Place To" - 5:11
 * 3) "Trees" - 6:10
 * 4) "Recycle" - 10:10
 * 5) "First Meeting" (Miroslav Vitouš, Kenny Kirkland, John Surman, Jon Christensen) - 4:48
 * 6) "Concerto in Three Parts" - 5:32
 * 7) "You Make Me So Happy" - 4:33

Personnel

 * Miroslav Vitouš – double bass
 * John Surman – soprano saxophone, bass clarinet
 * Kenny Kirkland – piano
 * Jon Christensen – drums