In 2008 Tammi received an invitation by renowned Jazz guitarist, Stanley Jordan, to sing background vocals for the tune Steppin’ Out on his record State of Nature, which received a 51st Grammy Award nomination. In addition, she was selected to perform in the tribute to Quincy Jones at the 59th Monterey Jazz Festival and at the Hollywood Bowl backing the legendary Valerie Simpson.

Tammi had the honor of singing an ‘Opening Song’ for the legendary Renaissance Poet, Dr. Maya Angelou at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in 2011. She was asked to be the opening act for prominent folk singer Joan Baez at Esalen’s 50th Celebration concert. That same year, she provided vocals for Blues great, Eric Bibb’s Jericho Road.  To add to her impressive musical accomplishments, Tammi co-produced her single That’s How it Goes with 13-time Grammy nominated Jazz Fusion artist, Tom Schuman of Spyro Gyra.

As a panelist for ‘Career Day’ at local schools, Tammi has shared with hundreds of students a pathway to obtaining a successful career in the music industry. She is the vocal instructor at the Music School owned and operated by former Doobie Brother’s keyboardist, Dale Ockerman, as well as founder and Director of the Santa Cruz Gospel Choir which consisted of 50 singers who frequently sang uplifting music in Convalescent homes and on Pacific Avenue to the general public.  She has performed for many benefits, including the annual Prostate Cancer Benefit, the NAACP Gospel Night, The Youth Resource Bank, Red Cross’s Heroes Breakfast, as well as several benefits presented by the Resource Center for Non-Violence. In addition, she’s supported and performed for every Martin Luther King and Women’s Marches held within our county.