Legendary jazz vocalist Diane Schuur played her first gig on Vashon over 30 years ago. This weekend will be a homecoming of sorts for Schuur when she steps on stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kay White Hall.

It was 1981 when Schuur performed at Al and Tony’s Pizzeria on Vashon. Between sets, island artist Jack Corsaw — known for his design of the Post-Intelligencer globe — introduced her to Bob Krinsky, who had recently built a recording studio in his log house on Vashon. Krinsky’s professional rule of thumb was to record only original songs, but when he heard Schuur, that dictum changed on the spot.

“She has a ‘once in 100-years’ voice,” Krinsky said. “It’s hard not to want to do something with it. She’s a great talent. So glad she is performing on Vashon.”

Schuur’s career took off shortly after she and Krinsky finished recording that first album, “Pilot of my Destiny.” Jazz saxophonist Stan Getz heard her sing at the Monterey Jazz Festival and invited her to play at the White House for the Reagans. From there, her distinguished career has included collaborations with Getz, the Count Basie Orchestra, B.B. King and Ray Charles.

On Saturday, the Tacoma native will perform songs from her tribute album to Stan Getz and Frank Sinatra, “I Remember You,” with accompaniment by jazz pianist Overton Berry. Schuur said she is looking forward to being back on Vashon and reuniting with Krinsky and Berry.

“It’s been quite a journey since 1981,” she said. “I’m looking forward to coming back full circle to Vashon.”

Tickets are sold at VCA, Heron’s Nest Gallery and vashoncenterforthearts.org.