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 - August 22, 2023

The master Brazilian composer waited decades for his moment, finally playing live in Berkeley 51 years after his debut album.

Andrew Gilbert - August 21, 2023

You’d never know the full extent of the music that’s been recorded in the San Francisco studio, but a new documentary examines it all.

Andrew Gilbert - August 8, 2023

This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz.

Andrew Gilbert - July 31, 2023

The Uruguayan singer-songwriter, who won a milestone Academy Award in 2005, is back on tour in California.

Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2023

It’s harder than ever to make a living as an independent performing artist. These grassroots organizations are trying to make a difference.

Andrew Gilbert - July 17, 2023

Bartz is one in a small class of elite players tapped for the nation’s highest jazz honor this year.

Andrew Gilbert - July 5, 2023

This year’s concert has all stars at every stand and includes guest vocalist Clairdee and saxophonist Ken Peplowski.

Andrew Gilbert - June 19, 2023

A jazz festival should honor the tradition and its contemporary practitioners by headlining them.

Andrew Gilbert - June 9, 2023

The star trumpeter and composer will take over Randall Kline’s job in the fall.

Andrew Gilbert - June 6, 2023

The diverse summer lineup of music, theater, dance, and performance art will be based in the Mission District this year.