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 Review Art Blakey’s Music Lives Through Ralph Peterson’s Messenger Legacy Sextet 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. Review The Many Faces of Summer Fest Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019 Just dipping a toe in the musical waters of the San José jazz celebration is a full-immersion experience. Feature Brazil in the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019 Brazilian music has put down roots in the Bay Area, and California Brazil Camp is a major reason why. Review Anat Cohen and Trio da Paz Light Up Dinkelspiel Andrew Gilbert - July 30, 2019 The vaunted Israeli clarinetist brings the best of Brazilian jazz to Stanford. Feature Summer Sounds Andrew Gilbert - July 29, 2019 Check out our picks for cool August concerts featuring jazz, blues, and soul music. Review Guitarist Mary Halvorson in Three and Five Andrew Gilbert - July 23, 2019 The jazz headliner plays SFJAZZ with her trio collective Thumbscrew and a quintet for her recent release, Code Girl. Artist Spotlight Jazz Past, Present, and Future with Pianist Emmet Cohen 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. Feature 1,000 Faithful Flowers: The Legacy of Faith Winthrop Andrew Gilbert - July 16, 2019 The revered jazz chanteuse had a profound influence on the Bay Area music scene. Feature Space Is the Place: The Singular Journey of Sun Ra Andrew Gilbert - July 16, 2019 A rare 1974 film about the jazz visionary gets new life with live music at SFJAZZ. Feature Hotter Than July Andrew Gilbert - July 1, 2019 Our jazz picks for the month will get your blood going. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
