Eric D. Wortham II Gifted with hands that bring keys to life, Eric D. Wortham has been captivating audiences for years. From a young age, Eric's heart desire was to play the piano. With this in mind, his father prayed that God would anoint his hands for service. At the tender age of nine, Eric began learning to play the piano. He would later study the classical mastery of composers such as, Bach, Haydn and Scarlatti. At the High School for Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA), Eric learned to play jazz under the teachings of musical director, Dr. Kevin Rodgers. During his training with Dr. Rodgers, Eric was introduced to the sounds and musical style of Herbie Hancock. Dr. Rodgers' influence on Eric allowed him to discover the path in which he wanted to go. However, Eric had to learn to balance playing the new music styles that he loved and the church music that he was accustomed to from his youth. A premier artist on LGR Records, his musical capabilities has allowed Eric to accompany many of the other artists on the record label roster. Whether performing alone, with his band, or collaborating with other artists, Eric possesses the poise and pizzazz to leave audiences speechless.