WZQR Big Bands

WZQR Big Bands is an online radio station based in Bokeelia, Florida, on Pine Island, focusing on Big Band, swing, and jazz music. The station is part of the Pine Island Community Radio Corporation, a non-profit organization operating under FCC Part 15 rules, and listeners can easily listen live to its curated programming. Its schedule includes specific shows such as The Bro Show in the morning, The Rest Of The Story, The Howard Miller Show, and the overnight Franklyn MacCormack's Showcase, alongside the Saturday night program Live at the Bop Stop.

The station's format celebrates the classic sounds of artists like Duke Ellington and Count Basie, while also featuring remote broadcasts from venues across the country. Listeners can stream online to enjoy a mix of music, hourly news updates from the FSN Network and Pine Island Eagle, and local Florida weather reports. The programming is designed to evoke the big band era, incorporating Broadway hits and vocalists alongside the instrumental classics.

As an internet radio station, WZQR Big Bands provides continuous live streaming for a global audience, making its timeless music accessible from anywhere. Fans of the genre can use the station's website or various streaming platforms to listen radio online and enjoy this dedicated tribute to swing and jazz. The station's operation supports charitable causes, reflecting its community-oriented roots in Southwest Florida.