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What was Allen Toussaint's relationship with Minit and Instant Records
Joe Banashak, of Minit Records and later Instant Records, hired Allen Toussaint as an A&R man and record producer.
What year was Allen Toussaint hired?
In 1960 Allen Toussaint was hired by Minit and Instant Records.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Allen Toussaint?
Allen Toussaint is recognized as an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century.
What kind of freelance work did Allen Toussaint do for other music labels?
Allen Toussaint also did freelance work for labels, such as Fury, by playing piano, writing, arranging and producing.
Did Allen Toussaint release any songs during this time of the late 50's to early 60's?
In early 1958 Allen Toussaint recorded an album of instrumentals, The Wild Sound of New Orleans, which included the song, Java.
What kind of hits did Allen Toussaint produce?
Allen Toussaint produced a string of hits for New Orleans R&B artists such as Ernie K-Doe, Chris Kenner, Irma Thomas, Art and Aaron Neville, the Showmen, and Lee Dorsey.

Question: What was he most successful at during this time?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Allen Toussaint most successful at during the 1960s?