Lily O'Brien

Lily O'Brien is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for the performing arts. She has written feature articles and previews for a variety of publications including Downbeat, JazzTimes, Marin Arts & Culture, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Marin Independent Journal, and Strings magazine. She is a singer who has performed professionally in a variety of genres, and an avid world traveler and bicyclist.

Articles By This Author

Lily O'Brien - June 11, 2018

This spectacle of the season will be even more spectacular.

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2018

The legendary tenor sax and flute player performs with an all-star ensemble at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival in June.

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2018

Ensembles from around the globe honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an exuberant mix of performance arts and politics.

Lily O'Brien - May 4, 2018

The singer-songwriter brings the music of her latest album to Berkeley’s Freight and Salvage.

Lily O'Brien - March 3, 2018

Known for her cross-cultural musical dialogs, the pipa master delves deeper into Chinese traditions with the Huayin Shadow Puppet Band.

Lily O'Brien - February 1, 2018

Saxophone quartets used to be rare and marginalized, but the instrument is claiming more of a place in the concert world now.

Lily O'Brien - November 27, 2017

The great jazz vocalist talks about his new holiday album and upcoming concert at the Herbst.

Lily O'Brien - May 2, 2017

The innovative ensemble unites voices, instruments, and inspired improvisation to expand musical horizons and work for social justice.

Lily O'Brien - February 28, 2017

The Greek Chamber Music Project showcases modern music inspired by traditional folk sources.

Lily O'Brien - October 14, 2016

The pianist chats about the joys and challenges of keeping his roles as performer, pedagogue, and parent in perspective.