Harvey Lorenzo Estrada (aka: Anikulapo Kuti ), is an extremely versatile Composer/Musician/Conductor. In addition, he is a very solid bassist on (Double Bass/ Electric Bass), in all styles of music. Harvey Estrada has performed throughout the world! His original Compositions have appeared in TV Shows, Featured Films, Video Games, and Children Books. He holds both a Bachelor of Music in Classical Double Bass Performance and a Master of Music Degree in Commercial Music Composition. Harvey Estrada is a tenured College Professor of Music. He is the creator and director of both the Compton College and El Camino College Commercial Music/Technology Certificaion Program. He is also the director of the Jazz Program at Compton College, for over 25 years. In addition, he is in constant demand as a Performing Artist, Composer, Recording Musician, and Educator. Harvey L. Estrada, was born in Los Angeles, Ca. and grew up in Watts/Compton California. His family roots are from Texas/ Cuba/Africa. Professor Estrada is available for both Lectures and Workshops.
Professional Performances and Recording Experiences Includes:
Fela Anikulapo Kuti (FESTAC in Nigeria Africa), Aaron Copeland, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Ty $ (Dolla Sign), Jonathan Butler, Issac Hayes, Leonard Bernstein, Brandy, David Pack, Yolanda Adams, Donald Lawrence, Barbra Morrison, Bennie Maupin, Sarah Vaughn, Otis Day and The Knights, Kendrick Lamar, Bruce Willis, Etta James, Billy Preston, MC Hammer, Kanye West, George Clinton, Camilo Azuquita, Walter Hawkins, New Edition, Four Tops, Mary Wells, Andre Crouch, Steven Seagal, Ernie Andrews, Horace Silver, Billy Higgins, Kirk Andre Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles String Orchestra, Liverpool Philharmonic, Vietnamese Philharmonic, Jewett Bostic, Larry Dunn of Earth Wind and Fire, and a host of others (not mentioned) from Classical to Hip-hop.
He has held Music Director and Music Contractor positions for many Major Artists.
He also composes Music for the Film, Television, and for other Multi-Media productions.