Winner of the 1973 United Artists best banjoist of Northern California contest, having performed and worked with such music legends as Bing Crosby and Perry Como.

Was band director of the San Francisco 49ers band since 1987. Jack Convery has been hailed as "the best banjoist in the NFL."

A singer and guitarist as well, his repertoire of lively material includes timeless jazz classics, novelty show stoppers and country, pop, and bluegrass standards arranged for the banjo.

Jack has worked with legendary entertainers such as Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Arthur Godfrey, Willie Nelson, The Temptations, and many more.

Born in 1954 in Witchita (KA) Jack spent his childhood in Fresno (CA) learning the banjo at age 12.

In 2007 Jack started Banjo Snow Train and in 2009 started Summer Jazz Banjo Festival.

Jack has numerous CDs to his credit and in addition to his work with Cell Block 7 he performs at banjo and jazz festivals, city concerts, and at venues in Northern California.