Town & Country was an American minimalist quartet from Chicago. Active between 1998 and 2006, the group consisted of Ben Vida on guitar and trumpet, Josh Abrams on double bass and piano, Liz Payne on double bass, and Jim Dorling on harmonium. Their first full-length album, Town & Country, was released in 1998 through Box Media, followed by It All Has to Do With It in 2000 under Thrill Jockey Records. This was followed by C'mon in 2002 and 5 in 2003. The band's final album, Up Above, was released in 2006. Throughout their career, Town and Country were known for their minimalist approach to jazz, blending elements of drone and improvisational music. The members have continued to collaborate in various projects, including DRMWPN, a large improvising ensemble based in Chicago.
