Eric Wortham II

Biography

Eric Wortham II is a jazz and classically trained accomplished pianist, composer, songwriter and producer. He is best known for captivating audiences with his soulful rhythmic feel, innovative hand technique and precise hand speed. Eric has toured with grammy award winning artists such as Jill Scott and Adele and collaborated with Vivian Green, Aloe Blacc, Kindred The Family Soul, Music SoulChild, and Jeff Bradshaw.

Eric's reputation as gifted pianist beckoned him to Shanghai, China, where he was invited to the House of Blues for a three month residency entitled Jazz in Shanghai. He has graced the stages of the Grammy Awards, the NAACP Image Awards, the Marian Anderson Awards and performed on The View, Good Morning America, Live! with Kelly and Michael, The Ellen Show, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Saturday Night Live,

Eric's work with Jill Scott include co-writer, producer, keyboards and main personnel for several songs on "The Original Jill Scott from the Vault, Vol. 1" and "The Light of the Sun". He performed on Adele's live version of "When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)", and appeared with Adele on her NBC televised special, "Adele Live in New York City". Eric will be accompanying Adele on her global tour through 2017. Eric is a Yamaha endorsed artist.