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 - 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.

Andrew Gilbert - February 10, 2026

SFCV’s Andrew Gilbert recounts his five-year friendship with the trailblazing arranger and trombonist, who would have turned 100 last month.

Andrew Gilbert - February 3, 2026

Jim Kweskin has a mammoth legacy, but he’s humbly still doing what he’s always done.

Andrew Gilbert - February 2, 2026

The four-person ensemble gave an eclectic performance in Berkeley on Jan. 21.

Andrew Gilbert - January 21, 2026

The multi-instrumentalist’s new album draws inspiration from her roots in Ethiopia.

Andrew Gilbert - January 13, 2026

The longtime trio, along with vocalist Tyreek McDole, brought signature touch and finesse to the new Lesher series.

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite classical and jazz shows of 2025!