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 - July 27, 2026

The hit musical is a nonstop locomotive, running near Union Square through Sept. 12.

Andrew Gilbert - July 20, 2026

On Aug. 2, OutSound New Music Summit will celebrate the multi-instrumentalist’s birthday.

Andrew Gilbert - July 14, 2026

A CD-release set steeped in Kenny Burrell gives way to a swinging second gig across the Bay.

Andrew Gilbert - July 7, 2026

Trumpeter Steven Bernstein brings his genre-devouring quartet back to its Bay Area roots for a four-night SFJAZZ residency.

Andrew Gilbert - June 30, 2026

Pianist Benny Green, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant headline a final weekend at Healdsburg Jazz.

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.