Port Almond is the new alter ego of Norwegian singer-songwriter Rune Simonsen - also known as the lead singer of Washington (Mount Washington) and Lagoonbird. This new self-titled album was recorded fully analogue during a 3-day session in February 2018. It was produced by Guy Sternberg at LowSwing Studio in Berlin.
Recorded live with minimum overdubs, the album is completely computer free.
The artwork was created by Israeli renowned artist Nir Evron.
Listen to music samples
| 02. Destinations | 03. The River Ankh |
04. Sea Of Mine | 05. Cliff Diver | 06. Post X |
07. Isle Finding | 08. Send Your Love |
Bass Guitar – Dan Peter Sundland
Drums – Lars Puder
Dulcimer, Harmonica – Tom Krimi
Electric Guitar, Baritone Guitar – Lars Bech Pilgaard
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriter [All Songs By] – Rune Simonsen
Pedal Steel Guitar, Noises – Håvard Stangnes
Piano, Electric Piano, Electric Organ – Erik Nilsson
Trumpet – Tom Arthurs
Vibraphone – Oli Bott
Recording information:
Title: Port Almond
Artist: Port Almond
Genre: Jazz
Media: 1x 1/4" Metal Reel Tape Stereo 38cm/s (15ips), LPR90, . Standard Master Copy, Metal NAB reel 265mm (10.5"), 1/4" RTM LPR90 tape, IEC eq., 320nWb/m
Label: Horch House
Cat#: HH05.00.207
Released: 2023 in Austria
Original release: 5.10.2018 by Low Swing LOSW003