# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Lessons led by Rachel Itsell & Mike Arteno

Matthew Alec Band 

Matthew Alec is a jazz and pop saxophonist, founder and Executive Producer at Cleveland Time Records, and bandleader for the all-star fusion group Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric.

Recently voted as #19 on All About Jazz’s 2024 “Favorite Living Saxophonists” poll, he has performed with former Saturday Night Live Musical Director and Blues Brothers bandsman Tom “Bones” Malone, internationally acclaimed bassist Victor Wooten and brother Roy “Futureman” Wooten, SNL trombonist Steve Turre, Ohio Players’ Billy Beck, Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Ben Powers, Jr. and he has recorded with Rock Hall inductee Bernie Worrell and Tom “Bones” Malone. Opening performances for several A-list acts like Earth, Wind, and Fire, Incubus, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Keane, Average White Band, Lupe Fiasco, J Holiday, and OAR.

His debut album as a leader Cleveland Time dropped in 2021 and charted for several weeks on jazz radio and received international love from Jazziz Magazine, All About Jazz, JazzMonthly.com, SoulTracks.com, Broadway World, WBSS Media, Glide Magazine, and Cleveland.com. His composition “Blues for McCoy” from the album was a Semi-Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and one of All About Jazz’s most “Popular Jazz Songs” for 2021.

Since Cleveland Time’s release, Alec has gone on to release two additional live albums, Live at the Bop Stop! (also featuring Malone) and Soul Jazz Classics: Live in 2018. Alec is sponsored by RS Berkeley saxophones, DeJacques musical accessories, and Remic Microphones.

Beginner Lesson (7:00 PM) - $5 

Special guest Matthew Alec Band for Open Dance (8:00 PM) - $10 - Presale / $15 Door

Get to the show early for Dinner and Drinks in The Rialto Living Room - Opening at 5:00pm!

Lesson:  7:00pm / Band and Open Dance:  8:00PM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/swing-dancing-with-matthew-alec-band/200029975059134
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, live-music, dance-competition, pop, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Akron
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314
- **lat**: 41.04293
- **long**: -81.55971
- **full address**: 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band  being held?
  - **A:** Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band  takes place on Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band ?
  - **A:** Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band  is organized by The Rialto Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Akron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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