Ria Curley’s amazing voice powers ‘Take Me’ . . . 

Saratoga Springs jazz singer Ria Curley has her own take on smooth jazz and R&B, with a retro-pop sensibility. 
And an amazing voice. 

These 10 tracks have a common thread — love. And she takes the theme from start to finish, from looking for love (“I’ll Help You Find What You’re Looking For”); wanting love (“Ready 4 Luv”); about to have love (“Can’t Wait To Get You Alone” and “Take Me”); and romantic love (“Every Day You’re Mine is Valentines Day”). 

Curley used a handful of different producers here, and the CD has a lush, full sound. ... Curley [has]... a fantastic range, power and flexibility that just lifts these tunes to higher ground, from the gorgeous “Can I Bring You Flowers,” to the soaring “Baby do U Mis-is Me?” But she’s at her emotional best without all the bells and whistles, when she turns “Something’s Changed” into something memorable and magical with just a piano and her stunning voice.  

Curley has a remarkable instrument, it soars, twirls and spins like a gymnast and she always lands on her feet. Keep an eye out for her (or is that ear?). 

David Malachowski is a guitarist, producer and freelance journalist living in Woodstock.