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TING BU DONG is a special project of four acclaimed international musicians who previously worked together in Taiwan, China, and Munich. An instrumental quartet featuring guitarist Dennis Rea (Seattle), bassist/electronicist Atze Ton (Munich), keyboardist Volker Wiedersheim (Hannover), and drummer Olli Klomp (Seattle), Ting Bu Dong performs a striking blend of adventurous rock, modern jazz, and electronic soundscapes composed by Dennis, combined with tunes from Atze's electro-jazz project Chekov, unique adaptations of Chinese traditional themes, and plenty of fiery improvisation. The band members' credits include work with such world-renowned musicians as Cui Jian, Hector Zazou, Han Bennink, Klaus Schulze, and members of King Crimson, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and the Sun Ra Arkestra.

The musicians all share a special interest in Taiwan and Chinese culture in general. Dennis, Volker and Atze lived in Tainan in the early 90s, where they performed original music in various bands. In 1991, Dennis and Atze toured Mainland China with their band Identity Crisis, performing with Cui Jian and other key figures in the emerging Beijing rock music scene. In 2005, Dennis, Atze, Olli and others brought their musical projects Jetlegrs and Chekov to Taiwan for a tour that included appearances at Tainan's May Jam Festival and the Living Room in Taipei. In 2007 the three joined Volker in Munich to record and perform several of Dennis' tunes.