Today Arco is involved in top-level artistic projects both in Italy and internationally, as well as a highly acclaimed teacher, whose methods are generally considered a reference for students.

He has played with many Jazz greats, including: Mark Murphy, Bobby Watson, Kenny Barron, Charles Tolliver, Dave Liebman, James Newton, Carl Anderson, Enrico Pieranunzi, Franco D'Andrea, Enrico Rava, Paolo Fresu, Franco Ambrosetti, Rachel Gould, Kenny Wheeler, Phil Markowitz, James Cammack, Bob Mintzer, Marcus Stockhausen, Gianluigi Trovesi, David Murray, Eddie Daniels, Luigi Bonafede, Joe Diorio, Evan Parker, Billy Cobham, Sonny Fortune, Airto Moreira and Emil Richards.


"I have known Tony for several years, both touring and recording with him. He is one of the best drummers I have worked with, beyond Italian or European".

Dave Liebman

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