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 - October 8, 2019

The fearless jazz guitarist celebrates a new recording with a hot combo featuring the charango.

Andrew Gilbert - October 6, 2019

The world’s longest-running jazz festival is still tops.

Andrew Gilbert - September 20, 2019

Women musicians are in forefront of this year’s lineup at the legendary festival.

Andrew Gilbert - September 10, 2019

The 89-year-old piano master opens SFJAZZ’s season.

Andrew Gilbert - September 9, 2019

Adam Theis and his audacious jazz collective present a free show at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Andrew Gilbert - September 3, 2019

The new trio-in-residence intertwines ideas and tones at the California Jazz Conservatory.

Andrew Gilbert - August 27, 2019

The combo, featuring alumni from Blakey’s pioneering band, offers a fitting season finale for the Jazz at Lesher series.

Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019

Just dipping a toe in the musical waters of the San José jazz celebration is a full-immersion experience.

Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019

Brazilian music has put down roots in the Bay Area, and California Brazil Camp is a major reason why.

Andrew Gilbert - July 30, 2019

The vaunted Israeli clarinetist brings the best of Brazilian jazz to Stanford.