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

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"

The song was originally written as a tribute to Quentin Crisp , a famously eccentric English writer and gay icon who moved to New York's Bowery neighborhood at age 71. The core quartet for these sessions typically includes:

Recorded during the promotional cycle for The Soul Cages . David Sancious: Keyboards and piano

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

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