Black Rhythm Happening

Eddie Gale’s Black Rhythm Happening on Water captures the spiritual jazz organist at a pivotal moment, blending free improvisation with funk-inflected grooves and cosmic soul. Recorded in the early 1970s, the album showcases Gale’s Hammond B3 work alongside fiery horn arrangements and polyrhythmic percussion, creating a sound that bridges the gap between Sun Ra’s Afrofuturism and the earthier traditions of soul-jazz. Water’s commitment to archival reissues makes this a crucial document of New York’s underground jazz scene.