Vladimir Samardžić is a Serbian bass player, composer, educator and columnist with a unique artistic voice. He is considered one of the most influential and most versatile bassists in Serbia and ex-Yu region.

Berklee graduate, front man of Pannonia Project quintet, and Vladimir Samardžić Trio. Member of legendary rock group Smak (1994-1997), jazz fusion ensemble Vasil Hadžimanov Band (2000 – 2009) and Balkan ethno group Balkanopolis (2002-2004). World known jazz musicians he has cooperated with include Luis Bonilla, Thana Alexa, John Riley, Mokhtar Samba, Felipe Salles, Karlheinz Miklin, Bojan Zulfikarpashic but also famous artists such as Amira Medunjanin, Theodosii Spassov, Slobodan Trkulja, Radomir Mihajlović – Točak, Dado Topić, Bisera Veletanlić, Kornelije Kovač, Vlado Georgiev, Ante Gelo. As for his collaboration with orchestras, the list comprises the following: RTS Big Band, Vojvodina Symphonic Orchestra, Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra and Novi Sad Big Band.

He has been a columnist for the BASISTA magazine-web portal since 2018. Regionally recognized as great private teacher, Vladimir has been sharing his knowledge and experience to musicians of all generations, from amateurs to professionals, at the Vladabasslessons school in Novi Sad, live and online. His long-awaited new solo album “Catching the Wind” (SKC NS, 2022) brought fresh and exciting music wind to the Serbian and regional jazz music scene.