This is the sound of three masters of their craft pushing the boundaries of what a trio can achieve. It is jazz fusion that leans heavily into the 'rock' side of the equation, characterized by Ray Russell's jagged, high-energy guitar work and the legendary rhythm section of Mo Foster and Simon Phillips. The music feels like a high-performance engine: complex, powerful, and perfectly tuned.
What sets RMS apart is the sheer technical density of their compositions. Unlike the more atmospheric American fusion of the same era, this has a distinctly British grit and a session-player's obsession with clarity. You can hear every ghost note on the snare and every slide on the fretless bass. It is music that demands your attention, rewarding close listening with its intricate interplay and sudden, explosive shifts in dynamics.
Start with 'Centennial Park' to hear the definitive studio statement of their power. It is an essential document for anyone who loves the intersection of progressive rock technique and jazz harmony, delivered with a level of tightness that only musicians of this caliber could sustain.
RMS is an English jazz fusion supergrpup formed in 1982. It consisted of three well known and acclaimed British session musicians. Guitarist, Ray Russell, bass player, Mo Foster and drummer Simon Phillips. As of mid-2007, RMS have started touring the UK. Due to his commitments with Toto, Simon Phillips has been replaced by Gary Husband. They have performed a few small shows in the south of England with further shows planned throughout the UK in 2008.
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