A SELL-out is expected at LIPA's Paul McCartney Auditorium in Liverpool for a rare performance by Cleo Laine and Johnny Dankworth. The first couple of British jazz perform on Sunday, October 29 - the day after Cleo's 79th birthday - in the company of some of the finest musicians in the country. Trombonist Mark Knightingale, John Horler on piano, drummer Allan Ganley and Cleo and Johnny's son, Alec Dank-worth, on bass, also appear. The concert is presented by Liverpooljazz, the city's organisation for developing and promoting the music form. Michael Swerdlow of Liverpooljazz said: 'LIPA's Paul McCartney Auditorium is one of the city's best kept secrets and we have selected this unique, sophisticated and intimate venue for this special concert. 'If you haven't already bought your tickets, don't leave it to the last moment and be disappointed. It's bound to be another Liverpooljazz sell out.' Tickets are £32.50 and £27.50 (£10 concession for students with ID at box office only) available from Unity theatre, Hope Place, Liverpool city centre. Call 0151 709 4988. For more information, visit www.liverpooljazz.org | 
