Uptown Ruler is a Wynton Marsalis album released in 1991 by Columbia Records. It was recorded in New York that same year and produced by Marsalis alongside George Butler. The album is part of his exploration of classic jazz and hard bop.
The album features original compositions by Marsalis, highlighting his trumpet virtuosity. It includes collaborations with musicians from his septet, such as saxophonist Branford Marsalis and pianist Marcus Roberts. Critics received it as a solid work within his repertoire.
Although it did not achieve the same fame as other Marsalis works, Uptown Ruler is valued by traditional jazz fans. Its style reflects the influence of greats like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, maintaining the essence of the New Orleans sound.