Session string player/arranger

Richard is simply the best!

A moving and beautiful (the two are often used together in the same sentence, but that's no coincidence) arrangement of strings for our world fusion arrangement of Wild Mountain Thyme. Just a delight to listen to, and as always, a real treat to work with this fine fellow.

Another 5 star performance from Richard. I've worked with him several times now. Whether playing one of my arrangements or arranging parts himself, Richard always elevates my songs with his sensitive and beautiful playing. I highly recommend Richard and hope to work with him again soon.

Working with Richard was an absolute pleasure.
He is an outstanding musician, arranger and orchestrator. Throughout the project he was always open to. His arrangements always served the song, adding emotion and depth without ever feeling overdone.
Richard is a fantastic collaborator, and I sincerely hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again in the future

Excellent attention to detail very musical choices. Excellent tone, timing and internation. Richard is the best.

Beautiful string work on one of my rare non-traditional "strange" pieces. Whatever the feeling in the song, Richard never ceases to bring the best!

Sensual and beautiful strings from Richard. As always, he tailors his tracks to fit the subtle moods within the song. Always a pleasure to work with him.

Whether it be contemporary classics or vintage ballads from the 1800s (which most of the songs I bring to him are), Richard amplifies the emotional richness with his strings and musical sensibilities. It's safe to say his strings have become a foundational pillar in the sonic palace that is this album, and I for one feel very blessed. Five stars!

agin and agin Richard nails it!

Richard is very friendly and easy to communicate with, it was a nice experience to work together!

Richard's playing is soulful, beautiful and just what the song needed! A true professional! Will be working with him again in the future!

I always enjoy Richard's string performance, but this one in particular really tugged the heartstrings in a delightful way. I never tire of hearing his skillful bowing and melodical sensibilities!

A masterful performance for a melancholy ditty. Could not be happier with the result. Many thanks to Richard for his time, talents, and sensibilities!

Richard has beautifully arranged and performed one of my favorite Sacred Harp acapella songs. It sounds like it was always meant to be this way. Just a real treat to work with him, as always.

This is my third time working with Richard, this time for a larger ensemble. The result is a beautiful full sound of an orchestral string section - all played by Richard. He's become my go-to for string arrangements and beautifully played parts. Always professional and easy to work with. I once again highly recommend Richard!

More outstanding string tracks, they all sound great! Thanks again Richard!!!

Working with Richard was a fantastic experience. He delivered an excellent string performance, understood the vision immediately, and everything worked perfectly on the very first take. The turnaround was incredibly fast, communication was smooth, and the recordings sounded beautiful and natural. A real professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

I will say right now, this was not the easiest project to bring - a long winded acapella song which I had to revise many times. Quite embarrassing as I usually like to present tracks in a near-finished state. I'm grateful to Richard's patience and kindness while I figured my tracks out, and creating an amazing "stringscape" (as the kids call it) for my vocals to be supported in. A capital gentleman through and through!

I love the tracks! Thanks again Richard!!!

This was my second time working with Richard. This time he arranged and played a beautiful string quintet on a song of mine. He's an extraordinary arranger and player who elevates my music every time. I recommend Richard highly, and I look forward to working with him again soon!