The Coleman Hawkins Jazz festival kicks off Friday at the stage that bears his name in downtown St Joseph.

Starting at 6pm Friday: the Mid America All Star jazz Ensemble, a high school music students from three states.

A couple of legendary performers from Kansas City, David Chael and Dave Basse, are also on the bill Friday.

The festival continues all afternoon and into the evening Saturday at Felix Street Square. Among Saturday’s lineup is another famous St Joe saxophonist. Horace Washington takes the stage at 6:30pm.

Find the entire schedule here.