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.
His theme was Take the A Train, which was written by his longtime arranger and assistant composer, Billy Strayhorn. If jazz is indeed America's paramount contribution to music, Ellington was its No. 1 interpreter. He was able to assemble jazz virtuosos and turn them into a single, sensational instrument.