BILLY BEAN

Billy Bean is a jazz guitarist known for his unique and influential style. Born on December 26, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, he began playing guitar at the age of 8 and studied with Dennis Sandole, alongside other notable musicians like John Coltrane. Bean developed a distinctive voice on the guitar, marked by articulate lines and a solid, punchy sound. He worked extensively as a sideman with artists such as Charlie Ventura, Herbie Mann, and Tony Bennett, making notable recordings like "Take Your Pick" and "Makin' It" with John Pisano, as well as his work on Herbie Mann's bossa nova albums. Despite his talent, Bean made relatively few recordings as a leader and remained somewhat underground, but he is highly regarded by fellow musicians for his innovative approach to bebop .

However, the releases you've listed, such as "All Tomorrow's Parties," "Cops Are Scary," and others, do not match the jazz guitarist Billy Bean's known discography. If these are attributed to a different artist named Billy Bean, there is no available information in my knowledge base regarding this individual.