Norman Samuels is a bassist and composer based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
Listen to The Vonks' debut album now!
Upcoming Shows 2026 Will Follow
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.
12.05
Khruangbin Tribute
Café Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
02.05
The Vonks
Uffie’s (Zutphen)
16.04
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
06.04
Norman Samuels Trio
Gigant (Apeldoorn)
26.03
Monkeyjam Opener
Café Bosch (Arnhem)
16.03
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
28.02
Rindert Lammers Project
de Basis (Nijmegen)
5.03
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
17.03
Wes M/Jimmy S Tribute
Café Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
02.04
Rindert Lammers Project
Merleyn (Nijmegen)
14.04
Chet Baker Tribute
Café Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
20.04
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
18.05
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
07.05
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
15.05
The Vonks Album Release
Luxor Live (Arnhem)
21.05
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
13.09
MonkeyJam 10th anniversary (Jam Opener)
Vogeleiland (Deventer)
11.09
Grogu Din
PAAK (Nijmegen)
18-20.09
Grogu Din
Private Event (St Anthonis)
25.09
Layba Diawara
PAAK (Nijmegen)
01.10
Funk Jam (CODC)
Cultuurcafé (Nijmegen)
13.09
Layba Diawara
Vogeleiland (Deventer)
17.09
Grogu Din (CODC Jam)
Cultuurcafé (Nijmegen)
21.09
MonkeyJam (Jam Opener)
Brebl (Nijmegen)
31.10
Norman Samuels Trio (FJIN Jam Opener)
Brebl (Nijmegen)
08.10
Hendrix/Blues Jam
Cultuurcafé (Nijmegen)
10.11
Kleines Kammer Konzert
Wunderkammer
19.11
Hendrix/Blues Jam
Cultuurcafé (Nijmegen)
03.12
Funk/Fusion Jam
Cultuurcafé (Nijmegen)
19.10
MonkeyJam (Jam Opener)
Brebl (Nijmegen)
05.11
Indie Jam
Cultuurcafé (Nijmegen)
16.11
MonkeyJam (Jam Opener)
Brebl (Nijmegen)
21.12
MonkeyJam (Jam Opener)
Brebl (Nijmegen)
28.12
NoSam Trio @Brebl Jazzfest4Ever
Brebl (Nijmegen)
26.11
The Vonks x VLOT
Brebl (Nijmegen)
15.02
Foxlane
Release and Goodbye Show
Doornroosje (Nijmegen)
04.01
Norman Samuels Trio
Tivoli Rabo Open Stage (Utrecht)
Past Shows 2025
5.02
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
16.02
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
30.01
Norman Samuels Trio
Theaterzaal C RU (Nijmegen)
19.02
CODC Jam Opener
Cultuurcafe (Nijmegen)
1.06
Khruangbin Tribute
Schapenscheerdersfeest (Sint Anthonis)
31.05
The Vonks
Breda Jazz (Breda)
7.06
The Vonks
Jazz in Duketown (Den Bosch)
11.06
Wes M/Jimmy S Tribute
Brebl (Nijmegen)
13.07
Rindert Lammers
Wildeburg Fest (Kraggenburg)
15.06
Monkeyjam Opener
Brebl (Nijmegen)
13.07
Rindert Lammers
Valkhof Fest (Nijmegen)
30.08
Rindert Lammers
Into The Great Wide Open (Vlieland)
20.06
Layba Diawara
De Kaaij (Nijmegen)
31.08
The Vonks
De Kaaij (Nijmegen)
06.10
Kleines Kammer Konzert
Wunderkammer (Nijmegen)
02.10
The Vonks
Nobel (Leiden)
Wiro Mahieu
Wiro Mahieu entered the next plane of existence on the fifth of January 2026 at the age of 61. Wiro was a teacher, mentor, friend and father figure to Norman and taught him bass guitar and a bit of upright bass from his 19th till his late conservatory days at 29. As an initial tribute, Norman wrote a piece for jazzstad Nijmegen which you can read via the link below. Newspaper ´De Gelderlander´ also interviewed Norman about Wiro (link).
Out Now: Live Credits by Rindert Lammers
Norman, drummer Peter Jan van Kaam and saxophone player Norbert Lensink played a live version of Rindert’'s debut album., recorded in Luxor Live Arnhem. Listen to this wonderful live EP via the link below. Check the live YT video of ‘'Closing Credits’ out here. Dutch national paper ‘'De Volkskrant’' wrote a review of our show at Into The Great Wide Open last summer. Check it out here.
The Vonks in GetIn! Potcast @NPO2
Liesbeth en Gilles of The Vonks talk about the debut album with legendary Dutch Saxophone player Benjamin Herman in GetIn! (Dutch radio/TV station NPO2). Check the episode out via the link!
Out now: Departure by The Vonks
The funky debut of The Vonks is out now! It was recorded at Galloway Studio's Nijmegen with Sebastiaan van Bijlevelt.
Summer Tour with Rindert Lammers
Norman, drummer Peter Jan van Kaam and saxophone player Norbert Lensink will act as Rindert Lammer’s band at some amazing Dutch festivals. Listen now to Rindert’s debut album via the button below. Come and experience this amazing group!
Out Now: Shaun by The Vonks
Shaun 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.
Spring/Summer Shows The Vonks
The Vonks announce a select number of shows this spring/summer. Come and see us play!
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.
‘Karma’ by Clean Pete Out Now
Listen to Clean Pete’s New Release ‘Karma'. Norman played bass on this track.
‘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.
‘Panta Rei’ by Norman Samuels Trio, Out Now
Listen to the new release 'Panta Rei’! This is their first release on streaming platforms.
‘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.