Songs from Beyond (DXL 1215) Digital Booklet

Songs from Beyond is an elegant set of acoustic guitar arrangements of jazz standards by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and others, made by John W. Duarte, a British composer who was closely connected to some of the most famous guitarists of the 20th century in both the jazz and classical worlds. Working closely with Duarte’s son, Christopher Duarte, who is engaged in a larger project of cataloguing and publishing his father’s work, guitarist Francisco Correa has made a thoughtful selection of these previously unknown arrangements and plays them with great sensitivity and flair. In addition to the solo pieces, four tracks feature duos with guitarist Daniela Rossi, whose expressive playing brings a rich, intimate dialogue to the album.

Colombian guitarist Francisco Correa, acclaimed for his “eloquent” and “expressive” playing by Gramophone and Soundboard Magazine, enchants audiences with his virtuosic performances. A versatile musician, equally at home with Western classical and Latin American repertoire, he is highly sought after across the UK, Europe, and South America. A laureate of multiple guitar competitions, Francisco has showcased his artistry worldwide, performing concertos with orchestras and appearing on national radio on both sides of the Atlantic. His previous solo releases Música de la Tierrita, Warmikuna and Winterbourne received unanimous critical acclaim. A fervent champion of new music, he works closely with distinguished composers, and has premiered and recorded more than 50 new guitar works to date.

“One of the most talented and creative guitarists of our time”
– Guitare Classique Magazine

Catalogue No: DXL1215
Title: Songs From Beyond: jazz song arrangements by John W Duarte
Artists: Francisco Correa, guitar with Daniela Rossi, guitar
Barcode: 0666283121520
Playing Time: 55:05
UK Release: 5th September 2025
UK Distribution: RSK, Tel: 01488 608900
Packaging: 1CD, Digipak; Box 35

Track List:

1. I love Paris (Cole Porter) …………………………………….. 2:55

2. Let’s do it (Cole Porter) ………………………………………. 2:05

3. I’ve got you under my skin (Cole Porter) ……………….3:01

4. Stella by starlight (Victor Young, Duo*) ………………….1:54

5. Misty (Erroll Garner, Duo*) …………………………………… 4:00

6. Just one of those things (Cole Porter) …………………..1:33

7. Begin the Beguine (Cole Porter) ………………………….. 4:23

8. So in love (Cole Porter) ……………………………………….. 3:33

9. Anything goes (Cole Porter) ………………………………….1:56

10. Sophisticated lady (Duke Ellington, Duo*) …………….2:40

11. Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn, Duo*) …………………………..3:44

12. Body and Soul (Johnny Green) …………………………….3:59

13. I get a kick out of you (Cole Porter) ……………………..1:40

14. All the things you are (Jerome Kern) …………………….2:41

15. I won’t dance (Jerome Kern) ………………………………..2:11

16. Night and day (Cole Porter) …………………………………2:42

17. The way you look tonight (Jerome Kern) ………………3:20

18. Ol’ man river (Jerome Kern) …………………………………3:10

19. Smoke gets in your eyes (Jerome Kern) ……………….3:34

*with Daniela Rossi, guitar