Willy Berking (22 June 1910 – 21 May 1979) was a prominent German orchestra conductor, trombonist, and composer, born in Düsseldorf. Berking's musical journey began with studies in piano and composition in Düsseldorf and Berlin, where he also learned to play the trombone, vibraphone, and double bass. At 18, he formed his first big band, demonstrating an early affinity for jazz music.

During the 1930s, Berking played trombone with several dance and entertainment orchestras, including Die Goldene Sieben and the Telefunken Swing Orchestra under Heinz Wehner. By 1939, he was contracted by Imperial Records to form a studio orchestra, producing a series of acclaimed recordings known as the "Berking-Spitzenserie." Despite the Nazi regime's ban on swing music, Berking's work remained popular, and he was involved with the propaganda big band "Charlie and His Orchestra."

After World War II, Berking became the conductor of the HR Tanzorchester, which evolved into a significant force in German music. He was also the musical director for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957 and conducted the German ensemble in subsequent years. Berking continued to lead bands and arrange music for radio and television until his retirement in 1972. He passed away from cancer in 1979 in Munich.