On this day July 1, 1986, Sting released his first live solo album, Bring On the Night. The double album captured performances from his 1985 tour, blending tracks from his debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles with reworked versions of songs from his time with The Police.
The recordings featured a group of accomplished jazz musicians, including Branford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, Darryl Jones, and Omar Hakim. Their presence gave the performances a unique sound, mixing jazz, pop, and rock in a way that stood apart from both Sting’s previous work and the standard live albums of the era.
Bring On the Night earned praise for its musicianship and adventurous spirit. It offered a different side of Sting, showcasing his evolution as an artist who was willing to take risks and experiment beyond his chart topping past.
80s insight: Bring On the Night showed that the 1980s weren’t just about radio hits. Artists like Sting were using the decade to redefine themselves and explore new musical ground with serious talent behind them.
The recordings featured a group of accomplished jazz musicians, including Branford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, Darryl Jones, and Omar Hakim. Their presence gave the performances a unique sound, mixing jazz, pop, and rock in a way that stood apart from both Sting’s previous work and the standard live albums of the era.
Bring On the Night earned praise for its musicianship and adventurous spirit. It offered a different side of Sting, showcasing his evolution as an artist who was willing to take risks and experiment beyond his chart topping past.
80s insight: Bring On the Night showed that the 1980s weren’t just about radio hits. Artists like Sting were using the decade to redefine themselves and explore new musical ground with serious talent behind them.
