This Belgian-born jazz great was of Roma (“Gypsy) ethnicity. Because of an accident, two of his fingers were fused together.
- Rinhjo Durancio
- Charlie Christian
- Earl Klugh
- Django Reinhardt
Answer
The correct answer is D) Django Reinhardt.
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