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He subsequently attracted wider attention when he recorded the aural vignettes on Word Jazz Dot, Nordine began performing and recording such albums at the peak of the beat era and was associated with the poetry-and-jazz movement. However, it has been observed that some of Nordine's writings "are more akin to Franz Kafka or Edgar Allan Poe " than to the beats. Many of his word jazz tracks feature critiques of societal norms. Some are lightweight and humorous, while others reveal dark, paranoid undercurrents and bizarre, dream-like scenarios.

Nordine was in demand as a voiceover artist on commercials for several companies including the First Chicago Bank , Levi's , Gallo Wine and Magnavox amongst others. This subsequently lead to an album Devout Catalyst , released on the Grateful Dead's own label in and Upper Limbo in and appearances with the band such as their show at Rosemont, Illinois , in March With his wife, the former Beryl Vaughn, an actress whom he married in , he had three sons.

Beryl died April 26, Ken Nordine died February 16, Nordine appeared as the narrator, credited as "The Stranger", in Philip Kaufman 's underground comedy Fearless Frank. He was also Linda Blair 's vocal coach for her role in the film The Exorcist.

Subsequently, Nordine filed a lawsuit, saying he was not properly compensated for his work, eventually settling in Nordine narrated several films for classroom use, made by Coronet Instructional Films in the s.

In at least one, Developing Your Character , he appears on screen. Nordine's past radio series were Now Nordine and Word Jazz. Nordine provided the voiceover for NewTek 's Video Toaster demo reels, such as the "Revolution". Investigations Narratives Pulitzer Winners. Connect with us.

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