This benefit concert will raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing floods.

Nominated for 2006 Primetime Emmy Award

Jazz at Lincoln Center hosts the benefit concert for  the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Among those expected to appear are Wynton Marsalis, Laurence Fishburne, Terence Blanchard, Ken Burns, Shirley Caesar, Cyrus Chestnut, Peter Cincotti, Bill Cosby, Elvis Costello, Aaron Neville, Robert De Niro, Renee Fleming, Herbie Hancock, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Abbey Lincoln, Bette Midler, Toni Morrison, Arturo O'Farill, Dianne Reeves, Paul Simon, Meryl Streep, James Taylor, McCoy Tyner, Robin Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Jeffrey Wright and many more.