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 - May 8, 2018

A band dedicated to the legacy of the under-recognized jazz great Mary Lou Williams delivers showstoppers with ease.

Andrew Gilbert - April 24, 2018

The esteemed local saxophonist honors the jazz legend with inspired interpretations of lesser-known gems from his 1964 recording.

Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2018

The pioneering combo celebrates 40 years in the vanguard by doing what it's always done best.

Andrew Gilbert - April 22, 2018

The Beninese jazz guitarist and his transnational cohort feed off each other at Yoshi's.

Andrew Gilbert - April 2, 2018

The jazz diva's interaction with her supple backing ensemble embodies the best that the idiom has to offer.

Andrew Gilbert - April 2, 2018

A kaleidoscopic study of the intrepid quartet asks big questions about the nature and purpose of music.

Andrew Gilbert - March 29, 2018

Randall Kline and SFJAZZ convene jazz players on ways to connect the presenter more closely to the local scene.

Andrew Gilbert - March 19, 2018

60 minutes of heaven from one of the hardest working women on the Bay Area jazz scene.

Andrew Gilbert - March 12, 2018

Berkeley pianist Laura Klein assembles a crackerjack ensemble to celebrate Marian McPartland's composition legacy.

Andrew Gilbert - March 6, 2018

The commanding pianist is paring things down at Yoshi’s, with a trio that includes Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita and Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles.