instigative

Meals, Max Watman wrote in his review in these pages, “are the language of this book, the waypoints and transitions, the narrative beats and instigative sparks that drive the storytelling.”

Enthusiastic meals — not all of them in transit — are the language of this book, the waypoints and transitions, the narrative beats and instigative sparks that drive the storytelling.

A pianist of classical touch and methodical temperament, he fell in with coolly instigative composer-improvisers like John Hollenbeck and Tim Berne, his reputation accruing as a byproduct of his work ethic.

His best strategy tends to involve top-flight American rhythm teams, with partners of instigative temperament.

The instigative type is present in three, and its processes give pleasure to all who behold.