"his debut album Melancholy Waltz, an album that contains lots of original and incredible music, amazing piano playing and songs that cannot be easily labeled or defined. It just means that Lawrence is a one of a kind."

“First there is the uncommonly handsome artwork. Then there is the music of a rare beauty and simplicity revolves around the impressive piano playing of Richie...

I am particularly impressed by the versatility of the piano playing of Richie, that man changes of style with unprecedented ease and he knows every time the right tone and the right timbre to find”

​“Excellent pianist with passion. The strength is in the mood, the melancholy
richness, the feeling, and passion. Everything sounds unpretentious, while
inspired.”

“Melancholy Waltz’ is an exceptional but wonderful professional
debut album.”