ɔːlðˈoʊ mˈoʊst əv fɹˈiːmənz mjˈuːzɪkəl əpbɹɪŋɪŋ hɐdbɪn ɪn dʒˈæz, æt ðɪs tˈaɪm hiː bɪɡˈæn ɡˌɛɾɪŋ ɪnvˈɑːlvd ɪn blˈuːz mjˈuːzɪk æz wˈɛl.
Although most of Freeman's musical upbringing had been in jazz, at this time he began getting involved in blues music as well.