Conway Campbell Jr. is an up-and-coming, New York City-based bassist, composer, arranger, and educator. Conway began playing the cello in the seventh grade and switched to the upright bass within less than a year. Raised in Worcester, MA, Conway began his study of the music with the Assumption College Jazz Band at 14. He attended Holy Name Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School (2014-2018), where he learned of his affinity for jazz and found his love for composition and arranging. While in high school, Conway received scholarships to attend the Meet The Master’s Jazz, Berklee Camp, and Jazz in July Summer Camp Intensive. Campbell received the Louis Armstrong award for his outstanding achievements and dedication to the program as president of jazz band.

Conway completed his undergraduate degree in jazz performance at the University of Hartford’s Jackie McLean Insitute, where he studied under world-renowned musician Ron Carter, Gerald Cannon, and Nat Reeves. Conway is a member of the R&B group Mixed Company, and jazz fusion group Soul Space. He has taught at the Litchfield Jazz Camp, BackCountry Jazz Summer Workshop, and the BackCountry Jazz After-School Workshop. As an educator, he emphasizes theory, harmony, proper technique, and the history of African American music. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Jazz Studies at the Manhattan School of Music, studying under Buster Williams. Conway’s musical collaborations include Jeremy Pelt, Godwin Louis, Steve Davis, Joe Farnsworth, Bennie Wallace, and Stacy Dillard, among many others. Campbell performs regularly around New York and Connecticut. Campbell’s performance highlights include notable venues such as The Side Door Jazz Club, The Django, The Jazz Gallery, and Newport Jazz Festiva