The Talk of the Town, featuring Kevin Van Ess, is one of the hottest Swing/Dixieland/Traditional Jazz bands north of New Orleans. The six-piece group consists of clarinet/saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, piano/vocals, and drums and has some of the finest musicians in the Midwest. “ JAZZ Fest’ #1 performance of the year. Astonished fans called solos by Kevin Van Ess insane!”