In 1985, in Italy he collaborated with musicians such as the Canadian tenor saxophonist and flute player Larry Nash, the alto and soprano player Gianni Gebbia, the double-bass player Lelio Giannettoand Orazio Maugeri and the American trumpet player and composer Jeff Silvertrust.

In 1986 he transferred to Danmark [Copenhagen] where he made some master classes with Ed Tighpen docent at the Rhythmic Conservatory in Copenhagen. After having established himself in Danmark, in 1987, he collaborated with, amongst others, Jacob Riis, Asger Siiger, Marco Spallanzani, some very talented musicians.

In 1991, together with the tenor saxophonist Thomas Agergaard, the pianist Nikolaj Hess and the double-bass player Ole Rasmussen, he recorded "To meet again", which was produced and distributed by the danish jazz label Olufsen Records. For many years now, Tony Cigna has been working as free lance and sideman in different groups and recordings and as a music teacher on full time scale at the civic music schools.