Live at the Sail'n: San Francisco 1958

A 1950s-era jazz band based in San Francisco, the Bearcats were steeped in the music traditions of classic New Orleans jazz, flavored with a hint of swing. Composed of seven musicians, the Bearcats were led by trombonist Bob Mielke (1927–2020), who noted that the band was really a co-operative band. In 1958, Chris Strachwitz recorded the band at The Sail’N, one of their regular venues in the Bay Area. Although they were an active band during the ʼ50s, this is the only full-length album they recorded.

Track Listing

101	Milenburg Joys Bob Mielke's Bearcats
102	I'm Satisfied with My Gal Bob Mielke's Bearcats
103	Saturday Night Function Bob Mielke's Bearcats
104	Winin' Boy Blues Bob Mielke's Bearcats
105	Moose March Bob Mielke's Bearcats
106	Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie Bob Mielke's Bearcats
107	Maryland My Maryland Bob Mielke's Bearcats
108	Pastel Blue Bob Mielke's Bearcats
109	Eh, La Bas Bob Mielke's Bearcats
110	Because My Baby Don't Mean Maybe Now Bob Mielke's Bearcats
111	Bugle Boy March Bob Mielke's Bearcats