Eric Wortham II is an accomplished pianist, keyboardist, composer, songwriter, and producer, with a background spanning jazz, pop, R&B, and classical music. Known for his soulful rhythmic feel, innovative technique, and precision, he has captivated audiences around the world.
Eric has toured with Grammy Award–winning artists including Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, and Adele, and collaborated with iconic performers such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Vivian Green, Musiq Soulchild, and Jeff Bradshaw. His artistry has taken him across international stages, from a three-month residency at Shanghai’s House of Blues (Jazz in Shanghai) to high-profile appearances at the Grammy Awards, the NAACP Image Awards, and the Marian Anderson Awards. He has also performed on some of the most celebrated television platforms, including The View, Good Morning America, Live! with Kelly and Michael, The Ellen Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Saturday Night Live.
As a songwriter and producer, Eric’s work with Jill Scott includes co-writing, producing, and performing on several tracks from The Original Jill Scott from the Vault, Vol. 1 and The Light of the Sun. He also appeared on Adele’s live version of When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios) and joined her on the NBC special Adele Live in New York City. Most recently, he completed Adele’s highly anticipated three-year Las Vegas residency, performing more than 100 shows, in addition to a special 10-show residency in Munich, Germany.
Eric is a Yamaha-endorsed artist, performing at the Yamaha Booth during NAMM 2025 in Anaheim, California. His passion for education and outreach also led him to partner with Pianote (Musora Inc.), where he filmed a 10-lesson series titled R&B Piano for Beginners and appeared on Pianote’s popular YouTube segment Hearing for the First Time. In addition to his international work, Eric is deeply valued in Warsaw, Poland, where he has collaborated and performed with acclaimed Polish R&B artist Natalia Maria Przybysz (also known as Natu or N’Talia). He is currently on tour with rising star Grace Bowers, continuing to expand his impact across diverse audiences and genres worldwide.