On February 26, 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band released the world’s first jazz record. The two songs, “Livery Stable Blues” and “Dixie Jass Band One Step,” became instant hits and introduced millions of people to the new type of music. The formation of the Original Dixieland Jass Band shows the migration of jazz across the United States. All members of the band were from New Orleans, Louisiana. They moved north, to Chicago, Illinois, looking for more economic and artistic opportunities. The recordings were made in New York City, New York. Today, jazz is an international style. Many people think New Orleans remains the “home” of jazz. However, individual regions have put their mark on the music. “Gypsy jazz,” for instance, displays the rhythmic, laid-back melodies familiar to French “Gypsy,” or Romany, music. West Coast jazz, which developed around Los Angeles, California, is noted for being calm and steady.