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 9, 2024

The trumpeter’s new group combines a jazz quartet with a string trio and doesn’t sacrifice the particularities of either ensemble.

Andrew Gilbert - April 2, 2024

Video game music has a sizable fan base, and the academy has taken notice.

Andrew Gilbert - March 18, 2024

With a heroic sound and broad interests, the Oakland native is more than ready for the spotlight at SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - March 11, 2024

With what could have been a straightforward tribute concert, Younger and guests craft something original and transcendent.

Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024

On his new album, Isolation Suite, the seasoned Bay Area musician doesn’t shy away from the heavy feelings of the past several years.

Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024

The Gurgels have been bringing São Paulo to San Francisco for a decade now, courtesy of the Cressman clan.

Andrew Gilbert - February 5, 2024

Following a run of shows with pianist Kenny Barron, Blake is debuting at SFJAZZ this week as a bandleader.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2024

In a rare solo set at SFJAZZ, Lage strips his signature style down to the essentials.

Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2024

Oh is one of several women bandleaders touring California this month. She brings the music and players from her 2023 album The Glass Hours.

Andrew Gilbert - December 18, 2023

The gifted Bay Area vocalist teams up with a trio at Keys Jazz Bistro for some sweetly reinvented Christmas classics.