RMS

RMS is a British jazz fusion supergroup formed in 1982, comprising three of the most respected session musicians in UK history: guitarist Ray Russell, bassist Mo Foster, and drummer Simon Phillips. The group's sound is a high-fidelity distillation of the technical advancements in 1970s fusion, updated with the crisp production and synthesizer textures of the early 1980s.

Russell provides a sharp, often aggressive melodic voice, while Foster's melodic fretless bass work and Phillips' legendary double-kick drumming create a foundation of immense power and complexity. Their work, particularly the 1984 album 'Centennial Park,' is cited by fusion aficionados for its uncompromising technicality and 'musician's music' appeal. Historically, the group represents the peak of the British session scene's creative output, showcasing players who spent their careers backing global stars finally taking center stage to play at the limits of their ability. Critical consensus views them as a bridge between the experimentalism of the Canterbury scene and the more polished, commercial fusion of the 1980s.