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Black Elks on Summer St.

The Quinsigamond Elks Lodge #173 IPOE (The Independent Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks), often referred to as the "Black Elks," has hosted local jazz sessions at two different locales in the city. The first one was held at its Summer Street location where such players as Freddie Bates, Howie Jefferson, Barney Price held court alongside such young upstarts as tenor saxophonist Al Pitts, alto player Larry Monroe, and pianist Johnny Catolozzi. Two of Mr. Price's sons were members of the band, Bunny on bass, and Tommy played drums.

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