Atlantic Bridge
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An early British fusion band, Atlantic Bridge put out a self-titled instrumental album in 1970. While the skills of the players were impressive, it wasn't anything more than an average album, not nearly as experimental as fusion bands of the time such as Soft Machine, for instance. 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 flavor. Covers of "MacArthur Park" and the Beatles' "Something" and "Dear Prudence" seemed emblematic of a desire to cross over to rock and pop 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. Atlantic Bridge also put out a rare EP in 1971 that had more of a rock feel, one of its songs including female vocals. The LP, with two songs from the EP added as bonus tracks, was reissued by Get Back in 1999. ~ Richie Unterberger, RoviRelated Videos:
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This article is about the route. For the think tank, see The Atlantic Bridge. For the structure, see Bridge over the Atlantic (disambiguation).
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The Atlantic Bridge is a flight route from Gander, Newfoundland, Canada to Scotland, with a refueling stop in Iceland.
During the Second World War, new bombers flew this route. This route is no longer used, due to the advent of modern jet airliners which can fly a direct route from Canada or the United States to Europe without the need for a fueling stop. This route is longer overall than the direct route and involves an extra landing and takeoff, which is costly in fuel terms. A direct route can be efficient as it allows cruising at high altitude. A stop over on Greenland might also be possible.
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