American voice-over and recording artist (1920–2019)
Ken Nordine
Born
(1920-04-13)April 13, 1920
Cherokee, Iowa, U.S.
Died
February 16, 2019(2019-02-16) (aged 98)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)
Voice-over, radio host, musician
Years active
1948–2019
Spouse
Beryl Vaughn
Children
3
Ken Nordine (April 13, 1920 – February 16, 2019) was an American voice-over and recording artist, best known for his series of word jazz albums.[2] His deep, resonant voice has also been featured in many commercial advertisements and movie trailers. One critic wrote that "you may not know Ken Nordine by name or face, but you'll almost certainly recognize his voice."[3]
^Kogan, Rick (16 February 2019). "Ken Nordine, Chicago creator of 'word jazz' who had a voice that 'could give you the chills,' dies at 98". chicagotribune.com.
^Kogan, Rick (16 February 2019). "Ken Nordine, Chicago creator of 'word jazz' who had a voice that 'could give you chills' dies at 98". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
^Love, Bret. Review of A Transparent Mask at AllMusic
KenNordine (April 13, 1920 – February 16, 2019) was an American voice-over and recording artist, best known for his series of word jazz albums. His deep...
The discography of KenNordine encompasses 15 studio albums released between 1955 and 2005. Nordine made several guest appearances on other artists recordings...
list of "The Top 100 Greatest Albums Of The Decade". Voice-over artist, KenNordine, appears uncredited on the song "Genuine Lulabelle". The introduction...
Track 7 "Blue Volkswagen 10:10 AM" has lyrics co-written by Daan and KenNordine, an American voiceover and recording artist best known for his series...
Retrieved November 8, 2020. "KenNordine: Biography". biographic sketch. Amazon.com. Retrieved November 22, 2010. ... KenNordine was born in Cherokee, Iowa...
notable cast members include Nelson Algren as a mobster named Needles, and KenNordine as the narrator, credited as "The Stranger." Frank is an unsophisticated...
Word Jazz is the debut album by voice-over and recording artist KenNordine with the Fred Katz Group which was released on the Dot label in 1957. The...
(A&M, 1968) Fool on the Hill (A&M, 1968) Sérgio Mendes (A&M, 1983) With KenNordine Word Jazz (Dot, 1957) Son of Word Jazz (Dot, 1957) My Baby (Dot, 1959)...
013: Ibiza compilation mixed by Sasha. Voiceover and recording artist KenNordine described Fibonacci numbers in a word jazz piece called "Fibonacci Numbers"...
Love Words (subtitled KenNordine Speaks Lyrically of Love) is an album by voice-over and recording artist KenNordine, which was released on the Dot label...
animated episode made with cutouts and synced to the titular song by KenNordine and The Frank Katz Group. Sam and Friends is mentioned in chapter 2 of...
Paul Pena, Peter Rowan, Warren Zevon, Country Joe McDonald, Pete Sears, KenNordine, Ornette Coleman, Bruce Hornsby, Bob Dylan, It's a Beautiful Day, and...
Cheese Primus 1991 "Thousand Bing Bangs" and "The Movie" Devout Catalyst KenNordine 1991 "Little Man" and "I'm Not Your Fool Anymore" Mississippi Lad Teddy...
Sparklehorse's Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain (2006). KenNordine, whose "word jazz" influenced Waits, performed "Circus" for a video with...
became hit recordings. Vaughn's version utilized the spoken word of KenNordine, whose voice was often used in voice-overs and on some recordings. There...
Savonsanomat.fi. Retrieved 21 March 2019. Kogan, Rick (February 16, 2019). "KenNordine, 98, dies. Chicago creator of word jazz, with a 'voice that could give...
Unit) 16 Glenn Bell, 64, Canadian rock drummer (The Cooper Brothers) KenNordine, 98, American jazz spoken word artist 17 – Ethel Ennis, 86, American...
The laserdisc backgrounds were produced by Robert Abel and Associates. KenNordine (uncredited) voiced the introductory narration. The game was planned...
Leonard Nimoy Nine Inch Nails Nirvana Nitty Gritty Dirt Band No Doubt KenNordine Red Norvo Terri Nunn The Oak Ridge Boys Ric Ocasek Phil Ochs Hazel O'Connor...
(Vee-Jay, 1962) With Helen Merrill The Nearness of You (EmArcy, 1958) With KenNordine Word Jazz (Dot, 1957) Son of Word Jazz (Dot, 1958) Love Words (Dot, 1958)...
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