Drop Trio started in 2002 when keyboardist Ian Varley, who had just moved to Houston, answered a classified ad on JazzHouston.com posted by drummer Michael Blattel "seeking keyboardist for jazz/funk trio".
The group Drop Trio was formed in 2002 after keyboardist Ian Varley, fresh from moving to Houston, answered an ad on JazzHouston.com placed by drummer Michael Blattel looking for a keyboardist to complete his jazz-funk ensemble.