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 22, 2025

At SFJAZZ, the legendary bassist presided over an exquisite evening filled with old-school panache and musical joy.

Andrew Gilbert - September 9, 2025

Diaspora Arts Connection’s annual concert features performances in defiance of restrictions on women singing in the Middle East.

Andrew Gilbert - September 3, 2025

Under Terence Blanchard’s leadership, the organization continues its boundary-breaking programming while reaching for new heights.

Andrew Gilbert - September 1, 2025

The two superstars came together on a project highlighting the African roots of diverse music.

Andrew Gilbert - August 26, 2025

Much more than a sideman, jazz musician Kash Killion opens sonic possibilities in a vast array of contexts.

Andrew Gilbert - August 5, 2025

The acclaimed trumpeter is set to be the festival’s first-ever artist-in-residence.

Andrew Gilbert - July 15, 2025

The pioneering bandleader and vibraphonist, who made his career in California, would be 100 years old this month.

Andrew Gilbert - June 24, 2025

A leading figure on the New York and Bay Area scenes, Seeling never compromised her artistry or expectations.

Andrew Gilbert - June 3, 2025

A new anthology from the San Francisco-based label Tompkins Square is a boon for vintage blues, jazz, and R&B enthusiasts.

Andrew Gilbert - May 28, 2025

Concluding his two-season stint as a resident artistic director, Wiley brings the Bay Area music scene together in an all-embracing evening.