Memories of a Tunicate

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Memories of a Tunicate is a 2020 studio album by saxophonist Peter Brötzmann and cellist/electronic musician Fred Lonberg-Holm. It features seven free improvisations named after tunicate species. The music was recorded on June 12, 2019 at GSI Studios in New York City and released in 2020 by Relative Pitch Records (RPR1104).

Track listing
- Doliolid — 12:01
- Octacnemidae — 10:33
- Pyrosomes — 9:28
- Salp — 4:32
- Thalicia — 5:51
- Aplousobranchia — 12:19
- Stolidobranchia — 8:10

Personnel
- Peter Brötzmann — tenor saxophone, B-flat clarinet, tárogató
- Fred Lonberg-Holm — cello, electronics

Reception
Critics praised the album for its intense, raw energy and strong musical conversation between the two musicians. Reviews highlighted the focused improvisation, the lively and sometimes humorous interaction, and the dark, varied emotional tone across the tracks.