Wynton Marsalis to perform with Harry Connick and Tim McGraw in hurricane relief benefit

NBC Universal will stage "A Concert for Hurricane Relief" on Friday (Sept. 2) to raise funds for those suffering in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Trumpter Wynton Marsalis, a New Orleans native, is set to perform in the live concert along with pianist/vocalist Harry Connick and country singer Tim McGraw, who is a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet. "Today" co-anchor Matt Lauer will host the event.

Throughout the broadcast, viewers will be encouraged to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund (RedCross.org or 800-HELP NOW).