Andrew Gilbert

A Los Angeles native based in the Berkeley area since 1996, Andrew Gilbert covers jazz, international music and dance for KQED's California Report, The Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, Berkeleyside and other publications.

Articles By This Author

Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2026

Maurice White’s long-lost concerto and orchestral arrangements of his hits anchor a tribute concert 23 years in the making.

Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2026

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain mines gold from comic banter, great arrangements, strong vocals, and a diminutive four-string instrument.

Andrew Gilbert - April 6, 2026

The saxophonist and flutist reflects on her 50-year career in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Andrew Gilbert - March 31, 2026

The saxophonist's ambitious SFJAZZ commission did best when the music spoke for itself.

Andrew Gilbert - March 24, 2026

The jazz journalist, who died in 2006, had encyclopedic knowledge and a joyous, collegial spirit.

Andrew Gilbert - March 24, 2026

The March 19 concert demonstrated how the group has evolved and grown as it has continued down its unique path.

Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2026

The band, composed of Native American jazz musicians, delivered a mission-driven performance at Cal Performances.  

Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2026

Pentatone is releasing a full opera, with reconstructed orchestration, by the 20th century’s foremost composition teacher.

Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2026

A Sunday at Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club also showcased Green’s alluring originals.

Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2026

A farewell tour brings the classical guitar duo and their exciting program to locations across California at the end of the month.