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Jeff Campbell is a Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. Since 1997, he has taught jazz bass, jazz history, jazz theory, and small group performance. Campbell balances a global performance career with academic leadership, serving as Chair of the Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media Department and co-directing the Eastman Summer Jazz Studies and Bass Day program.
- Education: BM from Brigham Young University, MM and DMA from Eastman School of Music
- Performance: Member of Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, director at Birch Creek Music Performance Center, and active in international jazz festivals
Campbell’s research and teaching focus on jazz studies, double bass performance, and improvisational techniques. His discography includes leadership and sideman roles across chamber jazz, big band, and classical-jazz fusion genres, with notable works like West End Avenue and Three Miles East.
His recent articles (musical works) highlight collaborations with artists such as Marian McPartland, Gene Bertoncini, and Harold Jones. Key subfields include jazz ensemble dynamics, historical preservation, and interdisciplinary composition.
