Cafe: Joe Lovano & John Scofield @ The Grand 1-29-11

Tickets are on sale now at the Grand Box office at 818 North Market Street, by calling 800-37GRAND, and online at www.ticketsatthegrand.org. One has been called an "an important, world-class jazz talent" by the Los Angeles Times, the other "the modern messiah of Terminator jazz" by Downbeat Magazine. Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano and the equally lauded guitarist and composer John Scofield prepare for another turn in the public eye! Despite their popularity in the early 1990s, the pair have rarely performed in public together -- until now, as they present the sum of their collective years of experience, creativity and technique with intensity, skill and fun. Known for both small and large group ensembles, Joe Lovano stands out as one of the most successful saxophonists in jazz today, earning praise not just for his compelling saxophone tone and improvisational ability but also for his forward- thinking presentation of new musical ideas and ensemble concepts. His stage partner John Scofield is considered one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell. Possessor of a distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser who has recorded over 35 albums as a leader, and collaborated with contemporary favorites such as Miles Davis, Gov't Mule, and Herbie Hancock. www.johnscofield.com www.joelovano.com