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 18, 2025

Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations.

Andrew Gilbert - February 8, 2025

The vocalist is a once-in-a-generation talent, as she again shows in a concert at Cal Performances.

Andrew Gilbert - February 3, 2025

The Oakland percussionist’s album-release concert at the Freight & Salvage unites the community in music.

Andrew Gilbert - January 28, 2025

Yang’s trio revisits a groundbreaking work that bridges jazz and classical, Mary Lou Williams’s 1945 Zodiac Suite.

Andrew Gilbert - January 20, 2025

Aftab tours California this month, going deeper into the songs and sounds on her latest album, Night Reign.

Andrew Gilbert - January 14, 2025

The eminent jazz artist also brings in an East Bay-reared rhythm section of bassist David Ewell and percussionist Sameer Gupta.

Andrew Gilbert - January 6, 2025

The ensemble, with a strong connection to both sides of the Pacific, reunites for a series of Bay Area shows this month.

Andrew Gilbert - January 6, 2025

The Bay Area was home to these sage masters, underground legends, and leading lights gone too soon.

Andrew Gilbert - December 10, 2024

Hunter is at the sweet spot in his career, helping fellow musicians in jazz, roots, and soul realize their artistic ambitions.

Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2024

In wide-ranging set that covers bolero, R&B, and a handful of holiday tunes, Wolf proves herself the complete package.