Down Upbeat is the ninth studio album by Japanese jazz fusion band Casiopea, released by Alfa Records on October 25, 1984. Recorded in New York City, the album captures the band’s sleek and polished sound during the height of their 1980s period.

The album blends jazz fusion with funk and rock, featuring Issei Noro’s energetic guitar work and Minoru Mukaiya’s prominent keyboards. Highlights include the fast-paced opener “Zoom,” the title track “Down Upbeat,” “The Continental Way,” “Night Storm,” and the atmospheric “Twilight Solitude.”

With its tight rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and sophisticated production, Down Upbeat is a strong example of Casiopea’s accessible yet technically impressive approach to jazz fusion.