The First Milestone is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander.

[1] The quintet contains tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Pat Martino, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth.

[1] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "an excellent mainstream session".

[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, on uptempo tracks, "There's a feel of much power held in gracious reserve, rather than being unwillingly checked.

"[1] All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted