Born in Milan in 1965, Tony Arco is an internationally renowned drummer.

After studying with Enrico Lucchini and Tullio De Piscopo , he perfected his skills in the United States with masters such as Gary Chaffee , Dave Weckl , Mike Mangini and Kenny Washington , and studied symphonic percussion with David Searcy .

He has collaborated with jazz giants including Dave Liebman , Enrico Rava , Franco D'Andrea , Billy Cobham , Marcus Stockhausen and Bob Mintzer , but also with Italian pop icons such as Lucio Dalla , Ornella Vanoni , Fiorello and Antonella Ruggiero .

He boasts over 100 recordings and personal projects such as the Tony Arco Quintet , Cues Trio and Time Percussion , also collaborating with foreign labels such as Verve .
He has worked with numerous big bands and symphony orchestras.

He is officially authorized by Gary Chaffee to teach his teaching methods.