Espen Laub von Lillienskjold is a highly versatile, technically sharp, and deeply respected drummer on the Danish jazz scene. Making his mark early as the youngest-ever drummer in the renowned Klüvers Big Band (now Aarhus Jazz Orchestra), he has since become a vital fixture of the Copenhagen jazz community—often serving as a powerhouse anchor on the stage at La Fontaine. Espen’s playing is characterized by a rare blend of rock-solid groove, supreme dynamic control, and a tasteful responsiveness to his fellow musicians. Whether driving a soulful organ trio, supporting lyrical horn configurations, or exploring modern, open jazz landscapes, he delivers a vibrant and finely detailed musical vocabulary. When Espen Laub von Lillienskjold takes his seat behind the drum kit at La Fontaine, audiences can look forward to an energetic, hard-swinging, uncompromising, top-tier performance.