William Correa (February 28, 1934[1] – September 15, 1983),[2] better known by his stage name Willie Bobo, was an American Latin jazz percussionist of Puerto Rican descent.

[3][1] Born William Correa to a Puerto Rican family, Bobo grew up in Spanish Harlem, New York City, United States.

[7] After the success of Tjader's Soul Sauce, in which he was heavily involved, Bobo formed a new band with the backing of Verve Records, releasing Spanish Grease, the title track being perhaps his most well known tune.

[7] His grandson, William Valen Correa, is co-founder of the music-based non-profit organization HNDP Los Angeles.

[6] With Nat Adderley With Dorothy Ashby With Bob Brookmeyer With Dave Burns With Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis With Miles Davis With Victor Feldman With José Feliciano With Benny Golson With Dexter Gordon With Grant Green With Chico Hamilton With Slide Hampton With Herbie Hancock With Eddie Harris With Bobby Hutcherson With Herbie Mann With Les McCann With Gary McFarland With Buddy Miles With Wes Montgomery With Oliver Nelson With Dave Pike With Tito Puente With Ike Quebec With Terry Reid With Dannie Richmond With Charlie Rouse With A. K. Salim With Mongo Santamaria With Doc Severinsen With Sonny Stitt With Gábor Szabó With Clark Terry With Cal Tjader With Don Wilkerson