Dharma ([dÊ±ÉÉ¾mÉ] ; Sanskrit: à¤§à¤°à¥à¤® dharma, listen (helpÂ·info) ; Pali: à¤§à¤®à¥à¤® dhamma) is a key concept with multiple meanings in the Indian religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. There is no single word translation for dharma in western languages.
As a pianist Duke Ellington was originally an excellent stride player who gained the respect of such giants as James P. Johnson, Fats Waller and his main influence Willie The Lion Smith.
Running Time: 15 minutes. SUMMARY. As a boy, Duke Ellington was more interested. in baseball than in practicing the piano. However, when Duke grew older and heard. piano played in a way that tickled his senses, he sat right down and practiced and prac-. ticed until he could make music magic.