Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Ode to Alice Coltrane

Alonzo King is one of America’s most decorated choreographers, and his San Francisco-based company has stood at the forefront of bold work both on the West Coast and in their global touring for more than four decades. King has been captivated by jazz legend Alice Coltrane for much of his life, and his 2024 creation to her music is not his first. For this recent piece, he chose Coltrane’s 1971 album, Journey in Satchidananda. King was drawn to Coltrane for the marrying of East and West in her music, teachings, and life, something that resonates with King in his own work. The evening opens with Alonzo King’s The Collective Agreement, which he investigates the delicate balance between the individual and the community. With an innovative light installation by Jim Campbell.

This event is part of The Soraya's fifth annual Jazz at Naz festival — considered one of the best on the west coast by Downbeat Magazine. Jazz at Naz runs Jan. 31 through Feb. 21. To learn more visit TheSoraya.org/jazz.

Jazz at Naz festival Great Hall Events (1,700 seats):
Sacredness
PJO and Veronica Swift
Preservation Hall Jazz
Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Jazz at Naz festival Jazz Club Events (236 seats):
Arturo O’Farill
Cecile Mclorin Salvant
Anat Cohen