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 - December 4, 2017

The jazz diva’s playful concert of SFJAZZ is just what you wished for this season.

Andrew Gilbert - November 27, 2017

With a top-notch faculty and wonderful collaboration and performance opportunities, the Conservatory enters the vanguard of jazz education.

Andrew Gilbert - November 14, 2017

The young vibraphonist has just released an album of originals, but on Friday he was showing off his versatility with a set of taut arrangements of funk jazz.

Andrew Gilbert - November 6, 2017

In its farewell tour with pianist Ethan Iverson, the jazz trio covers the terrain that has made it a major force in jazz.

Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2017

Where can you hear great jazz in the Bay Area? Our compendium reveals all.

Andrew Gilbert - October 8, 2017

A pick-up quintet of great classical musicians joins McBride for Dvořák and Schubert at SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - October 3, 2017

Here’s what we heard at the inaugural concert of the Conservatory’s new Roots, Jazz, and American Music program.

Andrew Gilbert - September 26, 2017

A big anniversary called forth an incredibly broad cross-section of talent.

Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2017

Exploring Memphis soul may turn off purists, but the jazz great channels this music with ease and power.

Andrew Gilbert - September 11, 2017

The award-winning classical Indian vocalist is an unlikely pop star.