PJ is a Bassist, writer & entrepreneur from Chicago’s West Side. PJ began playing bass guitar at the age of 8 years old. His cousin bought a bass guitar and a keyboard for his son to play. He did not take to it and passed it on to PJ. While PJ was practicing with his cousins, PJ realized that he could play by ear. This was the beginning of a beautiful thing for PJ.

While PJ was attending Hugh Manley High School in Chicago, he learned to read music and to go on and sharpen his bass playing skills. In his sophomore year PJ was selected to be a part of Manley’s Jazz band. From there PJ was selected to be the bass player for The Chicago All-City Jazz Band from 1984 to 1987. During this time PJ received numerous awards which include “The Outstanding Soloist Award” at the Midwest Jazz Festival and “Outstanding Musician of the Year” from All City Jazz Band of Chicago.

After High school PJ started playing professionally around the Chicago area and Gospel recording artist Rev. Jessy Dixon approached me and asked me to become the full-time bass player for him and his choir. It was Rev. Dixon, who taught PJ showmanship and how to be a professional musician. This position provided PJ with the opportunity to perform with the talents of Andre and Sandra Crouch, Kurt Carr and Abraham Laboriel.

Currently PJ working with his new project “PJ & Soul” and just finished a CD to be release in November 2013. PJ also is touring the USA and abroad with Rodney Sir Nose Trotter as Bass Player and Musical Director. When not touring PJ is doing clinics and studio sessions.

PJ’s goal is to enjoy Life simply to have fun!

Since its creation, Stone Soul has been breaking ground in the electro-funk and soul-hop scene to cultivate a new listening experience in the Bloomington community. Combining elements of Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Electronica with modern experimentation, Stone Soul develops a timeless sound that incorporates 21st century techniques into an overall raw old-school sound. This unique sound and style gives its audience a mid to late 20th century feel with the flare every concert-goer seeks from their experience. Since the projects inception, Jordan Stone has dedicated countless hours to the craft, materializing original tracks that provide the perfect balance between sensation and passion. Stone Soul fixes funky rhythms with lively dynamism that screams good vibes for all who listen.
Stone’s upbringing in Jazz and Rock lead to his eventual fascination with digital production and has fashioned his skills as a producer. He has played countless venues in New York and Indiana gaining positive feedback and a reputation for leaving fans satisfied with their distinctive experience

In December of 2013, Stone Soul unvailed the projects first EP release, “Pieces of the Puzzle” under the name Lharz Benz. The EP takes the listener on a rollercoaster of sounds from Funk and Soul to 40’s and 50’s Blues, the EP touches many parts of the musical spectrum. Tracks like “Wash My Troubles Away” and “In The Palm Of My Hands” have become instant fan favorites. Stone Soul recently released a single, “Funk In The Key of Love” along with a new EP entitled “Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy The Flow” and a full-length album “Hiding In Plain Sight” which was released on August 3, 2014. Even with all of his 2014 releases, he is still set to release over 20 tracks by the years end including a Double LP due out in later November/early December. With handfuls of new music to come, be sure to look for Stone Soul as he hits the road this winter and heads towards a city near you.