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.

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Andrew Gilbert - February 14, 2022

Social-justice advocacy is all in a day’s work for the virtuosic drummer. Her run of five unique shows at SFJAZZ starts Feb. 16.

Andrew Gilbert - February 14, 2022

The singer’s four-night stint at SFJAZZ provides food for thought and balm for the soul.

Andrew Gilbert - January 18, 2022

Guitarist Django Reinhardt’s musical legacy continues to thrive in California and beyond.

Andrew Gilbert - January 11, 2022

Joey DeFrancesco, one of the instrument’s greatest artists, performs in the Bay Area this month.

Andrew Gilbert - December 13, 2021

The late Brazilian acoustic guitarist had an outsized impact on the Bay Area music scene. A new three-CD set features great live performances captured in the ’60s.  

Andrew Gilbert - December 5, 2021

The banjo virtuoso tours California Dec. 10–17 with a band of bluegrass all-stars and a new album of fresh material.   

Andrew Gilbert - November 15, 2021

With a new record out and a supple trio in tow, the red-hot pianist lights up Yoshi’s Nov. 19–20.

Andrew Gilbert - November 8, 2021

Oaklander Glen Pearson is on the piano bench when the legendary big band hits the downbeat at Yoshi’s Nov. 15.

Andrew Gilbert - October 25, 2021

Cal Performances names the four-time Grammy winner as artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 season. Catch her celebrated reimagining of Remain in Light on Oct. 29.

Andrew Gilbert - October 4, 2021

At just a fifth its prepandemic size, the world’s premier jazz gathering provides a deeper, more focused musical experience.