NERVE, PLAYER INFO & BIOS

The following performers are forming the core of the various NERVE units:

JOJO MAYER (drums, freak beats)
Active ingredient and pivotal point of NERVE, Jojo Mayer has introduced the concept of "reverse engineered electronica". By emulating the idiosyncrasies of contemporary electronic Drum-programming and incorporating them into his playing, he has created a highly kinetic, original and unprecedented style of drumming. His performances have sent shock waves through the drumming community.
Jojo Mayer has collaborated with a great variety of artists such as "Screaming Headless Torsos", MeShell Ndege Ochello, Vernon Reid, James"Blood"Ulmer, The Vienna Art Orchestra, Monty Alexander and others. He has also established himself as an internationally acclaimed clinician and solo performer and has worked as a consultant and designer for mayor drum companies.

ROLI MOSIMANN (real time audio deconstruction)
Roli Mosimann has been involved with NERVE as both a producer and performer. His virtuosity with the mixing boards, outboard gear and his musical instincts make him an integral part of the band. "real time audio deconstruction" is the result of researching new audio concepts in the recording studio as well as in a live environment. By actively interacting with the other players in creating musical content, Roli's work with NERVE expands and redefines the role of contemporary sound engineering.
Roli Mosimann has worked as a producer, engineer and writer for some of the industries greatest Industrial acts: "The The" (Infected, Mindbomb), the Young Gods, Faith no more (Album of the Year), Gravity Kills, Smashing Pumpkins, the Sugarcubes (Bjork), Einstuerzend Neubauten,The Swans, New Order and many more.

TAKUYA NAKAMURA (keys, samples & trumpet)
With his stylistic versatility and multi instrumentalist skills, Takuya has become a prominent voice amongst the downtown scene. His ability to detect and absorb the latest developments in current electronic music and incorporate them with his unique style and approach to music make him, even in New York City a very rare and hard to find commodity. His contributions with NERVE truly embody the cutting edge crossover between jazz and DJ culture.
Takuya has performed with Ravi Coltrane, Bob Moses, Clark Terry, George Russell, Matt Garrison, Organic Grooves and others.

JOHN DAVIS (basses, Low end manipulation)
John is one of the few bass players who managed to truly recreate the sonic texture and feel of synthesized bass-lines. From monstrous"808-droptones" to hypnotic "303-filter resonance", no electronic sound seems to be beyond the reach of his four strings and arsenal of "stomp boxes". Being equally comfortable in both electronic and acoustic environments, he transcends stylistic barriers and successfully injects the raw energy of his Bass-playing into the discipline of electronica.
John Davis has played with Simpulife, Will Calhoun, Mike Stern, Antonio Sanchez, Alex Skolnick, Jazz Mandolin Project, and others, and produces  electronic music as "Toaster".