Everyone who read a book and speak about it appear pretentious to some...
If someone dare to explain why some jazz musician for him appear as genius he will appear pretentious...( but pretentious for who ?)
I dont care...
Lew Tabackin learned flute from Japan Flute Zen masters whose reputation is worldwide...
I immediately heard it the way he played, and loved him ...
i dont like much jazz or classical flute generally but i love Persian,Turkisch, and Japan and Indian flute masters ...
Am i pretentious?
yes i guess so for some ...

«Explanation is pretentious» -- Anonymus master or Anonymus idiot pick the right one for the case 