Royston's

Boccato's arsenal of sounds, in combination with Royston's rolling toms and Allison's snapping bass lines create as formidable a rhythm section as you'll find anywhere.

Ralph A. Miriello: Contemporary Bassist & Composer Ben Allison Plays Carnegie Hall Ralph A. Miriello 2012

Edwoina Balthazar, Mr. Royston's niece, is overseeing the home.

Historic Townhouse with Musical Roots 2010

Boccato's arsenal of sounds, in combination with Royston's rolling toms and Allison's snapping bass lines create as formidable a rhythm section as you'll find anywhere.

Ralph A. Miriello: Contemporary Bassist & Composer Ben Allison Plays Carnegie Hall Ralph A. Miriello 2012

Mr. Royston's organ, which has been appraised at $1,200, is still in the home.

Historic Townhouse with Musical Roots 2010

Joe Kohen for The Wall Street Journal Mr. Royston's brother took ownership of the four-bedroom home when he died in 2007.

Historic Townhouse with Musical Roots 2010

Blake adds soprano to the mix and the tune grooves behind Allison's bass and Royston's populsive drums which are explosive at the ending.

Ralph A. Miriello: Contemporary Bassist & Composer Ben Allison Plays Carnegie Hall Ralph A. Miriello 2012

Blake adds soprano to the mix and the tune grooves behind Allison's bass and Royston's populsive drums which are explosive at the ending.

Ralph A. Miriello: Contemporary Bassist & Composer Ben Allison Plays Carnegie Hall Ralph A. Miriello 2012

Joe Kohen for The Wall Street Journal Though most of the couple's antique possessions were shipped to California, where Mr. Royston's family lives, an antique chandelier remains in the dining room, where it has hung for over 30 years.

Historic Townhouse with Musical Roots 2010

No night lights in my bedroom, although Royston's eyes do glow in the dark.

January 2007 2007

No night lights in my bedroom, although Royston's eyes do glow in the dark.

ON THE BUBBLE WITH SIMON WOOD 2007