Atlantic Bridge – Atlantic Bridge (1970) (24-Bit/96 Khz) (Vinyl Rip)
Vinyl rip @ 24/96 | FLAC | Artwork | 1054mb
Jazz-Rock, Progressive-Rock | 1970 UK LP | Dawn DNLS 3014
An early British fusion band, Atlantic Bridge put out a self-titled instrumental album in 1970. The skills of the players were impressive, and they didn’t compromise their jazz roots, with Jim Philip’s saxes and flute showing a decided John Coltrane influence. Chief arranger Mike McNaught’s electric keyboard provided the most rock-oriented flavour. Daryl Runswick also creates some interesting passages with bowed bass. Covers of “MacArthur Park” and the Beatles’ “Something” and “Dear Prudence” seemed emblematic of a desire to cross over to rock listeners, though it should be noted that it was far less common for a jazz-rock band to interpret such material in 1970 than it would be in the years to come. Richie Unterberger, Allmusic.
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