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 - June 23, 2026

The Brazilian vocalist and composer will perform her “New Moon” project at Stanford Jazz Festival and Santa Cruz’s Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

Andrew Gilbert - June 16, 2026

Vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman’s duo album is the first of a projected four, naturally.

Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026

Jovino Santos Neto returns to the Bay Area with the work of Hermeto Pascoal, the genre-bending legend who died last September.

Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026

Mahanthappa’s ensemble clearly enjoys the music, which they perform in high-voltage versions.

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.