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 - September 10, 2019

The 89-year-old piano master opens SFJAZZ’s season.

Andrew Gilbert - September 9, 2019

Adam Theis and his audacious jazz collective present a free show at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Andrew Gilbert - September 3, 2019

The new trio-in-residence intertwines ideas and tones at the California Jazz Conservatory.

Andrew Gilbert - August 27, 2019

The combo, featuring alumni from Blakey’s pioneering band, offers a fitting season finale for the Jazz at Lesher series.

Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019

Just dipping a toe in the musical waters of the San José jazz celebration is a full-immersion experience.

Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019

Brazilian music has put down roots in the Bay Area, and California Brazil Camp is a major reason why.

Andrew Gilbert - July 30, 2019

The vaunted Israeli clarinetist brings the best of Brazilian jazz to Stanford.

Andrew Gilbert - July 29, 2019

Check out our picks for cool August concerts featuring jazz, blues, and soul music.

Andrew Gilbert - July 23, 2019

The jazz headliner plays SFJAZZ with her trio collective Thumbscrew and a quintet for her recent release, Code Girl.

Andrew Gilbert - July 19, 2019

The renowned keyboardist learned from the best. He’s in the Bay Areas for a variety of gigs, including dates with red-hot singer Veronica Swift.