I Gave You My All

I Gave You My All is the title of the debut album by Princeton, NJ-based singer/songwriter Jesse Elliot. It was recorded at Brian Erickson's own Secondhand Studios from October 2013 to December 2014.

While all the material was written and sung by Elliot, it still figures prominently into The Paper Jets' discography as it features instrumentation by drummer Frank Lettieri and former touring member Jim McGee.

The album was produced by Brian Erickson.

Conception and Recording
In addition to seeing Elliot perform, Erickson offered his future client a deal to come into his fledgling studio and record an EP. Elliot has said, "Brian basically told me, 'you have two weeks to come up with enough material.'"  Elliot brought twelve songs to the studio and it was decided early on that they'd move forward on a full-length.

Frank Lettieri Jr, Erickson's longtime Paper Jets bandmate was the first on board and recorded drums for eleven of the album's twelve songs. Ed Pratico, an associate of Elliot's was brought in on bass, followed by Jim McGee on lead guitar.

Elliot's older brother Luke, and friend Matt Ableson split duties on piano.

After all the basic tracks were put down, Erickson added his own parts, augmenting certain rhythm guitar sections, adding keyboards, organ, backing vocals, and even the first of two guitar solos in the song, "Trying to Forgive You."

Elliot's Touring Band
Following the completion of recording, Elliot made his live debut with the studio players as his backing band. After Lettieri declined Elliot's permanent invitation to join the band, drummer Greg Ribsam and keyboardist David Lewis were brought in.

Personnel
Jesse Elliot - vocals, acoustic & electric rhythm guitar

Ed Pratico - bass, backing vocals

Jim McGee - lead guitar

Brian Erickson - organ, keyboards, rhythm and lead guitar, bass, backing vocals, engineering, production, mixing, mastering

Luke Elliot - piano

Matt Ableson - piano

Frank Lettieri Jr - drums, engineering, mixing

Amanda Guthrie - photos, artwork, layout, and design