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 - April 1, 2019

Our picks for this month’s best in jazz, Brazilian, blues, and more.

Andrew Gilbert - March 26, 2019

The inventive duo joins forces with percussionist Tupac Mantilla in a set of John Zorn pieces.

Andrew Gilbert - March 12, 2019

The seven-string guitarists team up with percussionist Ami Molinelli for an evening of infectious, jazzy choro music.

Andrew Gilbert - March 8, 2019

The prolific composer shares stories from his career, from Broadway to Hollywood and back.

Andrew Gilbert - March 5, 2019

The adventurous bassist and her ensemble explore new worlds of music inspired by Italo Calvino.

Andrew Gilbert - March 1, 2019

Our jazz picks this month focus on shows featuring lyrics and verse.

Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2019

The bassist and his band Think Free get to a deep conversational level at Freight & Salvage.

Andrew Gilbert - February 15, 2019

The influential jazz pianist inspires with his adventurous, playful spirit at the California Jazz Conservatory.

Andrew Gilbert - February 12, 2019

The singer and versatile multi-instrumentalist leads her crackerjack band through timeless selections from her pan-Caribbean songbook.

Andrew Gilbert - February 11, 2019

The late jazz singer was a powerful creative force in the Bay Area scene.