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What was Allen Toussaint's relationship with Minit and Instant Records?
hired Toussaint as an A&R man and record producer.
He also did freelance work for other labels.
What year was he hired?
1960.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
The early to mid-1960s are regarded as Toussaint's most creatively successful period.

Question: What kind of freelance work did he do?
Self-contained rewrite: What kind of freelance work did Allen Toussaint do?