Sting - Englishman In New York - The Complete Chicago Sessions May 2026

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

The version of "Englishman in New York" found in these sessions—specifically the 1993 recording—is celebrated for its intimate, jazzy atmosphere that diverges from the 1987 studio original.

Recorded at Westwood One Studios in Chicago, shortly after the release of Ten Summoner's Tales .