 He worked in the music studio of Claire Hamill and performed with local artists, such as "Tom Palmer, Steve Winchester, Donna Terenzi, Mama Josie" and "Papa George".He gave also solo performances and started a closer cooperation with "Nana Tsiboe" – the former percussionist of Robbie Williams Band – in his solo project called "Bushfaya".Richard worked also outside the borders of England; in 2001 he made a couple of video clips in Africa and participated at the Frankfurt Music Fair, presenting the musical instruments produced by "George Dennis".