The American saxophone player Spike Robinson (1930 – 2001) was stationed in England in 1950, and played with British musicians during his stay. He returned to the US for a technical education, but stayed true to jazz. From 1981, he returned to England regularly, and became full-time musician. Trio recordings of performances from 1984 and 1990.
Sources:
Spike Robinson/Eddie Thompson Trio: At Chesters (HEP 2013)
Spike Robinson: Stairway to the Stars (HEP 2049)