Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring is the latest release by innovative Australian Jazz pianist Andy Vance.

In this exploration of traditional Church music the evocative title track draws a spiritual connection between J.S.Bach’s most famous piece and Contemporary Jazz.

The beautifully melodic playing of Greg Ambroisine (trumpet) sensitively supported by Vance’s piano trio (Andy Price – double bass, Tim Coghill – drums) takes the listener on a journey that is truly captivating. From the opening Miles Davis funk style All Glory Laud and Honour and the driving gospel rock of Oh When the Saints to the Parkeresque Dawn Till Dusk … hard driving exploits are interspersed with pensive reflections as in the title track, the muted Rock of Ages and the haunting Vance original ballads including Come Ring Those Bells and Fill me. Take the time to allow this CD to lead you on a journey… one that will be inspired by distant themes that could have been written yesterday.

Andy Vance – piano, Greg Ambroisine – trumpet, Andy Price - double bass, Tim Coghill - drums