On July 30, 1999, “Columbia” label released “Uptown Ruler: Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 2”, the twelve Wynton Marsalis album. It is part two of the three-part blues cycle recorded by Marsalis and his quintet, and was recorded at “BMG Studios” in New York City, and was produced by George Butler.

Personnel:

• Wynton Marsalis – trumpet
• Todd Williams – tenor saxophone
• Marcus Roberts – piano, alto saxophone
• Reginald Veal – double bass, trombone
• Herlin Riley – double bass, drums
• Stanley Crouch – liner notes
• George Butler – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Wynton Marsalis, except where noted.

1. Psalm 26
2. Uptown Ruler
3. The Truth Is Spoken Here – Marcus Robert
4. The Burglar – Todd Williams
5. Prayer
6. Harmonique
7. Down Home with Homey
8. Psalm 26