Longtime KCRW radio personality Jason Bentley hosted his final episode of the public station’s signature show “Morning Becomes Eclectic” on Friday.

The Santa Monica-based station will hold a nationwide search for his replacement, it said in a news release. For the time being, Bentley’s colleagues will be rotating into the 9 a.m.-noon time slot.

Bentley is also stepping down as music director for the station, which he had been for the last 10 years. He announced his departure in June.

He will, however, continue to host the Saturday evening show “Metropolis.”

He spent the last hour spinning in-house requests, such as Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again.” He described the studio as a dance party.

“It’s been an emotional week because it’s just kind of opened the door to reflect on everything that makes up this wonderful place,” he said.

Bentley joined the station as a phone volunteer in 1988 and first went on air in 1992.

Musicians and listeners took to social media to pay tribute to Bentley. On Twitter, Leslie Arrenne described his mixes as moving seamlessly from the 1960s to now.

“Sheer brilliance. His calm presence during LA’s rush-hour grind was merely the cherry on top.”

I once caught a @jason_bentley mix that moved seamlessly from 60s to 70s, 80s to 90s, and aughts to now, all with a common thread. Sheer brilliance. His calm presence during LA's rush-hour grind was merely the cherry on top. You will be missed, JB. Best to you in EVERY endeavor. — Leslie Arrenne 🦋 (@LeslieArrenne) August 30, 2019

@jason_bentley 🙏 Thank you for being an exemplary DJ and advocate for emerging artists. Because of you and your colleagues, I continue to create 🖤 — Black Monroe (@BlackMonroeBand) August 30, 2019

First time I heard @mbeKCRW I was on my first road trip to San Francisco. @jason_bentley was playing some Buena Vista Social Club track followed by Moby and that mix just grabbed my ears. Now I'm working in Mexico City and MBE has been a must in my routine every single morning. — Bernardo Buendía (@Ber_Buendia) August 30, 2019

I have to praise you, @jason_bentley! Thank you for providing my eclectic morning soundtrack on @mbeKCRW for all these years — David Boyle (@DeeBeeDavid) August 30, 2019