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.
In 1927, his band was offered a contract at the Cotton Club and Duke Ellington was the toast of the town and his weekly radio show introduced him and his music to the entire country. Tomorrow â¦ The Great Depression. We leave you today with one of Ellingtonâs great hits from 1927: Creole Love Call.