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 Feature Bassist Christian McBride Brings His Best to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - March 17, 2025 This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron. Review Harpist Brandee Younger Grooves With New Century Chamber Orchestra Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2025 Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO. Feature South African Jazz Is a Cultural Exchange That Goes Back Centuries Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2025 Pianists Thembi Dunjana and Bokani Dyer, along with pop sensation Thandiswa Mazwai, are set to land in the Bay Area soon. Feature Celebrating the Bay Area Legacy of Legendary Tabla Player Zakir Hussain Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2025 Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations. Review Samara Joy Brings Bravura Chamber Jazz to Berkeley Andrew Gilbert - February 8, 2025 The vocalist is a once-in-a-generation talent, as she again shows in a concert at Cal Performances. Review John Santos, Forever a Champion of Latin Jazz in the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 3, 2025 The Oakland percussionist’s album-release concert at the Freight & Salvage unites the community in music. Review Auspicious Signs at SFJAZZ With Bassist Jeong Lim Yang Andrew Gilbert - January 28, 2025 Yang’s trio revisits a groundbreaking work that bridges jazz and classical, Mary Lou Williams’s 1945 Zodiac Suite. Feature The Enthralling World of Vocalist and Composer Arooj Aftab Andrew Gilbert - January 20, 2025 Aftab tours California this month, going deeper into the songs and sounds on her latest album, Night Reign. Review Marc Cary’s Brilliant Pianism on Display at Black Cat 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. Feature Jazz Meets Japanese Folk Music in Akira Tana’s All-Star Quartet, Otonowa 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. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
