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Norman Samuels is a bassist and composer based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

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Basgitaarles in Nijmegen

Norman geeft basgitaarlessen aan beginners en gevorderden, afgestemd op jouw niveau en doelen. Indie, funk, groove en jazz zijn zijn favoriete stijlen; in de lessen is er ruimte voor de muziek die jij graag speelt.

De lessen zijn mogelijk in het Nederlands of Engels.

Bekijk de baslessen en vraag een proefles aan.

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Wiro Mahieu

Wiro Mahieu entered the next plane of existence on the fifth of January 2026 at the age of 62. 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).

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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 at 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.

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The Vonks in GetIn! Podcast @NPO2

Liesbeth and 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!

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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.

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Summer Tour with Rindert Lammers

Norman, drummer Peter Jan van Kaam and saxophone player Norbert Lensink will act as Rindert Lammers’ band at some amazing Dutch festivals. Listen now to Rindert’s debut album via the button below. Come and experience this amazing group!

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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.

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Spring/Summer Shows The Vonks

The Vonks announce a select number of shows this spring/summer. Come and see us play!

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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.

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I’ll Be Your Mirror (full album) by Foxlane, Out Now

Foxlane’s debut album I’ll Be Your Mirror can now be found on every streaming service.
It was recorded at IJland Studio’s Amsterdam with Remko Schouten.

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Ugenda Interview Norman

Norman was interviewed by Ugenda (Cultural agenda Nijmegen) about his musical inspirations/influences and his projects. Photos by Peter van Esch

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Final Foxlane Show

After almost 10 years, Foxlane held their final show at Doornroosje on the 15th of February.
VOX Interview with Norman about Foxlane’s final show
3voor12 Gelderland Review
Muziscene review of the album

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Announcing the Panta Rei Mini Tour

The Norman Samuels Trio will perform in 4 venues in Arnhem, Utrecht and Nijmegen the coming months. Come and see us!

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‘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.

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‘Karma’ by Clean Pete Out Now

Listen to Clean Pete’s new release ‘Karma’. Norman played bass on this track.

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‘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.

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‘Panta Rei’ by Norman Samuels Trio, Out Now

Listen to the new release ‘Panta Rei’! This is their first release on streaming platforms.

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‘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.

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