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.
Cab Calloway took over Duke Ellington's duties and led his band at the Cotton Club until 1934. Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, and Stepin Fetchit were some of the entertainers who performed there regularly.