Stones Throw Records just announced the vinyl release of Carlos Niño & Miguel Atwood Ferguson’s traditional chamber music tribute to Jay Dee, “Suite For Ma Dukes”.  The record features four different movements, all based on early Dilla production.  The proceeds from the album will go to benefit Dilla’s estate.  It officially drops March 10th, but you can preorder a copy now for $12.95 at StonesThrow.com.

Here’s an idea of what this stuff is like.  “Nag Champa” – Dilla’s Original Track:

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“Nag Champa” – Reinterpreted on Suite For Ma Dukes EP:

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