Norman Samuels is a bassist and composer based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Listen to his contemporary jazztrio now!
Norman Samuels plays, writes and loves Indie, Funk/Groove and Jazz music.
As a teenager, he stumbled upon his passion: music. When he received a bass guitar as a gift from his parents, this four-string wonder transformed into his way of self-expression.
Upcoming Shows 2025
1.06
Khruangbin Tribute
Schapenscheerdersfeest (Sint Anthonis)
21.05
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
31.05
The Vonks
Breda Jazz (Breda)
7.06
The Vonks
Jazz in Duketown (Den Bosch)
13.07
Rindert Lammers
Wildeburg Fest (Kraggenburg)
15.06
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
30.08
Rindert Lammers
Into The Great Wide Open (Vlieland)
31.08
The Vonks
De Kaaij (Nijmegen)
20.09
The Vonks
T Oude Pothuys (Utrecht)
20.06
Layba Diawara
De Kaaij (Nijmegen)
13.07
Rindert Lammers
Valkhof Fest (Nijmegen)
30.08
The Vonks
Private Event (Groningen)
12.05
Khruangbin Tribute
Café Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
20.04
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
07.05
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
15.05
The Vonks Album Release
Luxor Live (Arnhem)
02.05
The Vonks
Uffie’s (Zutphen)
18.05
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
Past Shows 2025
04.01
Norman Samuels Trio
Tivoli Rabo Open Stage (Utrecht)
5.02
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
16.02
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
28.02
Rindert Lammers Project
de Basis (Nijmegen)
16.03
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
26.03
Monkeyjam Opener
Café Bosch (Arnhem)
06.04
Norman Samuels Trio
Gigant (Apeldoorn)
16.04
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
14.04
Chet Baker Tribute
Café Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
02.04
Rindert Lammers Project
Merleyn (Nijmegen)
17.03
Wes M/Jimmy S Tribute
Café Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
5.03
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
19.02
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
30.01
Norman Samuels Trio
Theaterzaal C RU (Nijmegen)
15.02
Foxlane
Release and Goodbye Show
Doornroosje (Nijmegen)
Out on May 2, Shaun by The Vonks
Presave the new single Shaun by The Vonks, out on the 2nd of May! This is the 2nd single leading up to their debut album which will be released 16th of May. It was recorded at Galloway Studio's Nijmegen with Sebastiaan van Bijlevelt.
Construct by The Vonks, Out Now
Listen to Construct by The Vonks! This is their first ever single leading up to their debut album which will be released 16th of May. It was recorded at Galloway Studio's Nijmegen with Sebastiaan van Bijlevelt.
I’ll Be Your Mirror (full album) by Foxlane, Out Now
Foxlane´s debutalbum I´ll Be Your Mirror can now be found on every streamingsservice.
It was recorded at Ijland Studio’s Amsterdam with Remko Schouten.
Ugenda Interview Norman
Norman was interviewed by Ugenda (Cultural agenda Nijmegen) about his musical inspirations/influences and his projects. Photo’s by Peter van Esch
Final Foxlane Show
After almost 10 years, Foxlane held their final show in Doornroosje the 15th of February.
VOX Interview with Norman about Foxlane´s final show
3v12 Gelderland Review
Muziscene review of the album
Announcing the Panta Rei Mini Tour
The Norman Samuels will perform in 4 venues in Arnhem, Utrecht en Nijmegen the coming months. Come and see us!
‘Spy Game’ by Foxlane, Out Now
Listen to Foxlane’s new single 'Spy Game’! This is the fourth single of their upcoming full length debut Album. Available on all streaming platforms.
‘Price of Luxury’ by Foxlane, Out Now
Listen to Foxlane’s new single 'Price of Luxury’! This is the fifth single of their upcoming full length debut Album. Available on all streaming platforms. Marius Holland, an ArtEZ friend of Norman plays Rhodes on this track.
‘Reflect’ by Foxlane, Out Now
Listen to Foxlane’s new single 'Reflect’! This is the third single of their upcoming full length debut Album. Available on all streaming platforms.
‘Karma’ by Clean Pete Out Now
Listen to Clean Pete’s New Release ‘Karma'. Norman played bass on this track.
‘Disenchantment’ by Foxlane, Out Now
Listen to Foxlane’s new single 'Disenchantment’! This is the second single of their upcoming full length debut Album. Available on all streaming platforms.
‘Panta Rei’ by Norman Samuels Trio, Out Now
Listen to the new release 'Panta Rei’! This is their first release on streaming platforms.
‘Coffee’ by Foxlane, Out Now
Listen to Foxlane’s new single 'Coffee’! This is the first single of their upcoming full length debut Album. Available on all streaming platforms.