Clarinetist Ben Goldberg is a member of Tin Hat (formerly Tin Hat Trio). His new CD The door, the hat, the chair, the fact is a loving tribute to the late, great saxophonist Steve Lacy, a longtime mentor of Goldberg's. This inspired work of art also features Tin Hat violinist Carla Kihlstedt.

Track Listing (click linked titles for mp3)

1.	Petals	[1:36]
2.	Song and Dance	[4:24]
3.	Long Last Moment	[6:31]
4.	F13	[2:56]
5.	Facts	[1:55]
6.	Blinks	[4:54]
7.	I Before E Before I	[7:18]
8.	Learned From Susan Stewart	[5:11]
9.	MF	[2:04]
10.	Facts	[3:31]
11.	Dog's Life	[5:42]
12.	Lone	[1:09]
13.	Cortege	[4:31]

Musicians
Ben Goldberg - clarinet
Carla Kihlstedt - violin, voice
Rob Sudduth - tenor saxophone
Devin Hoff - bass
Ches Smith - drums