Thursday, May 23
•7:30pm-9:30pm: Vocalist Andy James and her Octet, featuring Lolly Allen at the Muckenthaler Jazz Festival. Andy James’ debut, “Caravan,” resides in the smoky elegance of the classic 1930-1950s female swing vocal tradition, recalling high-watermark recordings by Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and Julie London. $30. Tickets online at http://www.themuck.org