3 Leg Torso formed in 1996 as a trio of violin (Béla Balogh), cello (Gabe Leavitt), and accordion (Courtney von Drehle). Their music is a synthesis of chamber music and various other styles from around the world. Leavitt subsequently departed, and the group expanded to include Gary Irvine and T.J. Arko (both percussion, mallets), plus bassist Mike Murphy.