From the orchestrated introduction of "New America" to the closing ballad, "Born to Love You," Flim & the BB's showcase their impeccable chops. Of course, great musicianship does not necessarily result in great, or even good, music; but Big Notes is overflowing with good music and immaculate production. "Boogie Palace" and "Atosha" are highlights among the 11 tracks. A sense of humor also helps to make this package a big noteworthy success. ~ Tim Griggs

This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players. Some groups "get it," some don't. Flim & the BB's do. They have all the characteristics of a good fusion group, including quality compositions, great musicianship, and the right dynamics. Flim & the BB's are both tight and loose at the same time, and they never overdo it. TriCycle is a very good album by a very good band. ~ Tim Griggs Recorded at A&R Recording, New York, New York on November 26-28, 1982. Flim & The BB's: Billy Barber (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Moog synthesizer); Dick Oatts (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones, flute, clarinet); Flim Johnson (bass); Bill Berg (drums, percussion).

Flim & The Bb's CD discography. From the orchestrated introduction of "New America" to the closing ballad, "Born to Love You," Flim & the BB's showcase their impeccable chops. Of course, great musicianship does not necessarily result in great, or even good, music; but Big Notes is overflowing with good music and immaculate production. "Boogie Palace" and "Atosha" are highlights among the 11 tracks. A sense of humor also helps to make this package a big noteworthy success. ~ Tim Griggs

Flim & The Bb's albums. Track Listing of songs: Light at the End of the Tunnel; Room With a View of You; Roberta; Mermaid; Man Overboard; Surprise Party; Innocent Bystander; Ivory Tower; Momentary Truce; High Roller; November Nights;

Flim & The Bb's CD discography. Released in 1991 (after Flim and the BB's had moved from DMP to Warner Bros.), this best-of compilation spans 1982-88 and contains two previously unreleased tunes, as well as material that had already been heard on the DMP albums Neon, Tunnel, Tricycle, Big ...

Flim & The Bb's music CDs. Recorded live in the studio direct to 2 track digital.

Flim & The Bb's discography. Track Listing of songs: Fathers and Sons; Sleepwalker; Sideman; Dancing With Donna; Fish Magic; Toy Chest; Remembering Harpo; Brekkens Farm; Neon; New Lease; Just Another Beautiful Day;

Flim & The Bb's songs. Jimmy Johnson (bass), Billy's Barber and Berg (keys, drums), and Dick Oatts (woodwinds) infuse their major label debut with more of the same distinctive, innovative improvisational textures which made their DMP platters so joyous and enlightening. They take a very ...

Flim & The Bb's albums. Track Listing of songs: Universe of Two; Pagan; All My Children; Some Other Time; New Snow; According to Anthony; Hopeland; Boof and SWAT; Creeper; Tru; Imaginary Audience; My Lovely Assistant; Ate Too Much;

Recorded live in the studio direct to 2 track digital. Personnel: Flim Johnson (vocals, electric bass); Dick Oatts (flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, keyboards); Rick Baptist, Charlie Davis (trumpet); Bruce Paulson (trombone); Billy Barber (keyboards); Bill Berg (drums, percussion); ...