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 - February 1, 2019

Multiconcert residencies at key Bay Area venues allow artists to stretch beyond the boundaries of one-off performances.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019

The peerless vocalist made her run at SFJAZZ a veritable love fest.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2019

A lush, three-disc set from Resonance Records taps deep into the Eric Dolphy legacy.

Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2019

Fireworks fly when the Japanese-born pianist and her supple band explore the intersection of jazz and classical music.

Andrew Gilbert - January 8, 2019

Joshua Redman and Ambrose Akinmusire highlight the final concert of SFJAZZ’s all-star tribute to the influential saxophonist and composer.

Andrew Gilbert - January 2, 2019

Ready for 2019’s full house of Bay Area jazz? Here are five January events to get you going.

Andrew Gilbert - December 17, 2018

The all-star quintet improvises its way through an evening of sparkling pancultural music.

Andrew Gilbert - December 8, 2018

Crackerjack ensembles provide terrific live music for Cirque du Soleil and Circus Bella — both in town now.

Andrew Gilbert - December 2, 2018

Swing into the holidays with our picks for great local gigs featuring jazz and other terrific music from around the globe.

Andrew Gilbert - November 12, 2018

The piano great joins forces with three collaborators in an evening of inspired musical dialogs at SFJAZZ.