One of the leading figures of modern jazz drumming, Les DeMerle was an integral part of the Harry James Big Band and toured and recorded with Wayne Newton, Frank Sinatra, Manhattan Transfer, Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Torme, Lou Rawls, Joe Williams and many other greats as well as leading his own jazz/rock group, Transfusion, which produced five poll-winning albums. DeMerle is also the author two best selling educational drum books which set the standard for jazz fusion style drumming. Presented here is his critically acclaimed groundbreaking album "Transfusion," recorded in 1978, featuring DeMerle's superb drumming supported by Dido (congas & percussion); Rex Robinson (bass); Danny Brin (guitar); Robby Robinson (piano & keyboards); John Phillips (tenor & soprano sax, flute); Doug Norwine (alto & tenor sax, flute); Onike (vocals). All selections newly remastered.