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Live at the Sail'n: San Francisco 1958

Bob Mielke's Bearcats
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

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Milenburg Joys Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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I'm Satisfied with My Gal Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Saturday Night Function Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Winin' Boy Blues Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Moose March Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Shout 'Em Aunt Tillie Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Maryland My Maryland Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Pastel Blue Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Eh, La Bas Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Because My Baby Don't Mean Maybe Now Bob Mielke's Bearcats  
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Bugle Boy March Bob Mielke's Bearcats