Eric Wortham in Concert

Join us for our second Saturday After Hours Jazz Series hosted by local jazz artist Hiruy Tirfe!

The September concert features pianist Eric Wortham II, fresh off the Jill Scott "To Whom This May Concern" world tour, as well as spending much of the past decade playing with Adele.

Eric Wortham II is a Philadelphia-born pianist, keyboardist, composer, songwriter and producer whosework spans jazz, gospel, R&B, pop and classical music. Raised in Philadelphia's Germantown and Mt. Airy area as the son of a bishop, Wortham developed his musical foundation in the church. 

He attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), where he studied classical music, jazz improvisation, choral music, Broadway and popular music. Pianist and educator Kevin Rodgers was among his most influential teachers.

Shortly after graduating from high school, Wortham served as musical director for Grammy Award-winning Philadelphia singer Jill Scott. He subsequently developed an international career performing and recordingwith artists including Adele, Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, Seal, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Vivian Green, Aloe Blacc, Musiq Soulchild, Kindred the Family Soul, Jeff Bradshaw and Polish singer Natalia Przybysz.

Do not miss this opportunity to hear this incredbile pianist right here in Upper Darby!