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Pat Moran & Bev Kelly

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Marc Myers
Dec 04, 2019
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In the 1950s, pianist Pat Moran led a combo that included bassist Scott LaFaro and singer Beverly Kelly. Pat's piano was strong, confident and swinging—the keyboard sound of a bowling ball streaking down the lane for a strike. Bev had a hip, playful voice and was often joined by Pat's in a harmony pairing that was truly unbeatable. On The Pat Moran Quar…

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