Hit Songwriter/Producer Bobbi "Funkee Boy" Tammaro steps out from behind the scenes of writing and producing for other artists to release his Smooth/Contemporary Jazz debut CD - "RISE". Paying tribute to the artists and songs that have inspired & influence his life. This CD features remakes of classic songs from Bobbi's favorite artists such as Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Boz Scaggs, Teddy Pendergrass, Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross, and Kool & The Gang. Inspired by the above artists, as well as, artists such as Tower Of Power, AWB, Brian McKnight, India Arie, Ne-Yo, Eric Darius, Najee, Brian Culbertson, Scott Wilkie, etc. Funkee Boy mixes old and new R&B, with soulful and sexy Jazz undertones that will make you want to get close to someone... I mean "really close".... The CD "Rise" also features Funkee Boy's originals along with Hit Songs of today done up in a Contemporary/Smooth Jazz kinda way. So if you like New and Classic R&B mixed with the Sexy, Smooth Jazz sound of today, and Soulful productions with amazing guest vocalist and incredibly talented musicians then put "RISE" from Funkee Boy on the top of your playlist! For more on Bobbi "FunkeeBoy" Tammaro check out: www.funkeeboy.com - the official website Listen to Funkee Boy weekly for on his smooth jazz radio show "Positive Grooves" - www.positivegroovesradio.com www.songwritingthatgetsresults.com - Bobbi's great new DVD on writing hit songs thats getting raved reviews from the industry. www.lyricsneeded.com - Funkee Boy's Hot instrumental tracks that need your lyrics!