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Rabble Without A Cause
Rabble Without A Cause is a program devoted to the Avant-garde side of Jazz.
Hosted by: Ian Mackenzie
Airs: Every Wednesday from 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Join us for avant-garde jazz, free jazz and improvisational music from the past and the present

Rabble Without A Cause

Date Host Highlight On Demand
Apr. 16, 2025 Ian M Reissues of music recorded in 1969 - Pharaoh Sanders and Nature's Consort
available
Apr. 9, 2025 Ian M. Joachim Kühn and Abdou/​Warelis/​Gouband: A new solo release from Joachim Kühn and one from Sakina Abdou, Marta Warelis and Toma Gouband
available
Apr. 2, 2025 Ian M Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio - a preview of their upcoming performance on Saturday April 5 at Glebe St. James United Church
available
Mar. 26, 2025 Ian M New releases, including Nicola Miller and the Christopher Dammann Sextet
available
Mar. 19, 2025 Ian M Bone Bells - the new release from duo Mary Halvorson (guitar) and Sylvie Courvoisier (piano) plus my conversation with the duo
available
Mar. 12, 2025 Ian M Belated International Women's Day Show - new releases from female artists
available

Rabble Without a Cause

Rabble Without A Cause is a program focused on avant-garde jazz, free jazz, and improvisational jazz -- both historic and current. An hour of music that pushes the boundaries, or colours outside of the lines, carrying on the legacy of the late Bernard Stepien, the longstanding host of Rabble Without a Cause. 

Music on the show will include artists such as Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra and Anthony Braxton as well as many Canadian artists, such as Marianne Trudel, Peggy Lee and Francois Bourassa. 

Join host Ian M. in the discovery of new frontiers in jazz.