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.

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Andrew Gilbert - December 16, 2025

The ace trombonist-arranger is ubiquitous on Bay Area bandstands but doesn’t worry about name recognition.

Andrew Gilbert - December 14, 2025

The pianist’s vision of music as a unifying force came with plenty of crowd-pleasing favorites.

Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning pianist will perform original compositions and movements from his American Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall on Friday, Dec. 12. 

Andrew Gilbert - December 8, 2025

With his likeness now gracing the door at Mr. Tipple’s, the jazz giant is ready to claim his place among Bay Area jazz legends.

Andrew Gilbert - December 2, 2025

The star vocalist’s ability to excel across genres comes from her years as a backup singer.

Andrew Gilbert - November 25, 2025

Pianist Edward Simon, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Brian Blade contributed equally to the evening, performing in tight calibration. 

Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025

The bassist and bandleader’s initiative is a love letter to the Bay Area’s improvised music scene.

Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025

Third Coast Percussion marked its 20th year at Zellerbach Hall with Zakir Hussain’s Murmurs in Time.

Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2025

A new work inspired by the light in dark times is set to introduce the Oakland Symphony’s performance of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem.

Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2025

The clarinetist-composer performed eclectic sets across three nights in Oakland.