Painted Desert Serenade is the debut studio album by American pianist/singer-songwriter Joshua Kadison, released in 1993 on SBK (a subsidiary of Capitol Records).

The album was certified Gold in the United States in August 1994, and Platinum the following April.

[1] Music & Media wrote, "Whereas most singer/songwriters operate in the cult hero circle, Kadison has an unmistakable ACE potential.

The single Jessie could tear down walls like 'Walking in Memphis' did for Marc Cohn.

Those who even think that that's too left of centre should recognise that his voice comes close to Billy Joel and most of all to Elton John.