Ernani Bernardi
American musician and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernani Bernardi (October 29, 1911 – January 4, 2006) was a big band musician and politician. Bernardi served on the Los Angeles City Council from 1961 to 1993, representing 7th district and becoming the second longest-serving council member in the history of the city. Prior to entering politics, Bernardi was the musical arranger for two of the mid-20th century's most popular dance melodies.
Quick Facts Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district, Preceded by ...
Ernani Bernardi | |
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![]() Bernardi in 1989 | |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 7th district | |
In office June 1, 1961 – July 1, 1993 | |
Preceded by | James C. Corman |
Succeeded by | Richard Alarcon |
Assistant President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council | |
In office July 1, 1977 – June 30, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Joan Milke Flores |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-10-29)October 29, 1911 Standard, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 4, 2006(2006-01-04) (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Independent (1993) |
Spouses | Lucille May Sawasky
(m. 1933; died 1993) Eve Troutman (m. 2001) |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Detroit |
Occupation | Big band musician |
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