He has performed and recorded with some of the world's greatest recording artists. Among them are pianist Billy Taylor, Sonny Phillips, Gwen Guthrie, Eddie Gladden, Grachan Moncur III, Jimmy Heath, Clifford Adams, Curtis Boyd, John Patton, Melba Moore, Freda Payne, Sun Ra.

In Addition to Galen's extensive recording career, and because of his intellectually stimulating lectures and powerful jazz performances, he is considered one of the most popular artist on university and college campuses in the country, which is why his performances always result in demand for an encore performance.

Galen's keen ability to transform an audience with the smooth, rich sound of his flute leads to the common conclusion that GALEN is indeed a "master" musician.