In the following decade he freelanced, led his own quintet, and played in Europe with Rod Mason. Foxley returned to Colyer in 1986, and stayed with the Ken Colyer Trust Band until 1994, following the leader's death. In the same decade, he also freelanced and led his own band.
During the subsequent decade, he worked freelance gigs, led his quintet, and played in Europe with Rod Mason. Foxley returned to Colyer in 1986 and stayed with the Ken Colyer Trust Band until 1994 after the leader's death. During this same period, he also engaged in freelance work and led his own band.