- Englishman In New York - The Complete Chicago Sessions: Sting

While the studio track features a famous reggae-influenced beat and a "Bach-style" classical bridge, the Chicago session version emphasizes a laid-back, acoustic jazz feel. Tracklist and Releases

The core quartet for these sessions typically includes: Sting: Vocals and bass (often upright/acoustic). Dominic Miller: Acoustic guitar. Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums and percussion. David Sancious: Keyboards and piano. Featured Performance: "Englishman in New York" While the studio track features a famous reggae-influenced

Recorded during the promotional cycle for The Soul Cages . Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums and percussion

The "Complete" sessions are actually comprised of two distinct live-in-studio events recorded for the Timothy White Sessions and broadcast via the Westwood One radio network. The "Complete" sessions are actually comprised of two

Various versions of this bootleg exist, notably released by labels like Kiss The Stone (KTS) and more recently by Leftfield Media . Track Selection (Common Tracks) Source Session If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Fields of Gold A Day in the Life (Beatles cover) Mad About You March 1991 Message in a Bottle March 1991 The Soul Cages March 1991

is a highly-regarded unofficial compilation and bootleg recording that captures two separate acoustic radio performances broadcast from Chicago in the early 1990s. The collection is notable for its "unplugged," stripped-down arrangements of Sting's solo hits and Police classics, including a prominent version of "Englishman in New York" . Session Overview and Recording Details