Willie Bobo

American jazz percussionist (1934–1983)

Born: 28 February 1934
New York City
Died: 15 September 1983
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Record labels: Blue Note, Columbia Records, Verve Records, Philips Records, Roulette Records, Inc.
Discography: 15 albums

Biography

Willie Bobo was a jazz musician who played drum kit, timpani and voice. Willie Bobo was born on 28 February 1934 in New York City and died on 15 September 1983 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz, bossa nova and jazz-funk. Record labels: Blue Note, Columbia Records, Verve Records and Philips Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “Bobo! Do That Thing/Guajira” (1963) to “King Conga [Live]” (2023).

William Correa (February 28, 1934 – September 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Willie Bobo, was an American Latin jazz percussionist and jazz drummer of Puerto Rican descent. Bobo rejected the stereotypical expectations of Latino music and was noted for his versatility as an authentic Latin percussionist as well as a jazz drummer easily moving stylistically from jazz, Latin, and rhythm and blues music.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bobo! Do That Thing/Guajira 1963

Spanish Grease 1965

Uno Dos Tres 1•2•3 1965

Feelin' So Good 1966

Bobo Motion 1967

Juicy 1967

Spanish Blues Band 1968

Live at the Watts Jazz Festival - Volume 1 1977

Tomorrow Is Here 1977

Hell of an Act to Follow 1978

Bobo 1979

A New Dimension 2002

Bobo's Beat 2003

Lost And Found 2006

King Conga [Live] 2023

Also plays on

Albums where Willie Bobo is credited as a sideman

1963	Quiet Nights — Miles Davis	bongos
1964	Inventions & Dimensions — Herbie Hancock	drums (drum set), timbales
1967	Sorcerer — Miles Davis	bongos

Historic 78 rpm records

S'POSIN' MARY LOU WILLIAMS and her MODERN MUSIC · Billy Taylor · Willie… · 1951 archive.org ↗
HANDY EYES MARY LOU WILLIAMS and her MODERN MUSIC · Billy Taylor · Willie… · 1951 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Willie Bobo play?

Willie Bobo is known for playing drum kit, timpani and voice.

When and where was Willie Bobo born?

Willie Bobo was born 28 February 1934 in New York City.

What are Willie Bobo's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bobo! Do That Thing/Guajira (1963), Spanish Grease (1965), Uno Dos Tres 1•2•3 (1965), Feelin' So Good (1966) and Bobo Motion (1967).

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