Erik Deutsch is an American pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator. He leads his own band and was a founding member of Fat Mama. Deutsch is also known for his work with Charlie Hunter, Leftover Salmon, Dixie Chicks, Shooter Jennings, Citizen Cope and The Black Crowes.

A prolific composer and bandleader, Erik's seven albums have received critical acclaim by RollingStone, Jazz Times, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, including Relix magazine naming Deutsch’s 4th album Outlaw Jazz 
the #16 best album of 2015. He was recently voted the #5 Rising Star Organist in Down- beat Magazine's annual poll, where he has been recognized for consecutive years.

Since 2022 Erik has been the touring and recording as the full-time keyboardist for rock legends The Black Crowes. In their short time together, Erik has already performed on five different continents as well having been an integral musical contributor to the first new album of Black Crowes music in 15 years (due out in 2024).

Erik Deutsch is a Rope-a-dope Label artist.