Hagan Records new on scene with Brazilian jazz CD

BOULDER — Frank Hagan is the prince of side jobs. In fact, his career is a series of successful side jobs strung together. His latest endeavor is a record company, Hagan Records, based in Boulder.

Hagan started the small record company at the beginning of the year as a means of boosting Brazilian jazz musician Chico Meira. Meira is releasing his first recording, also the company’s first release, “Samba Groove.”

“We have been friends, and I’ve listened to Chico’s music for years,” Hagan said. “I encouraged him over the course of a year to record.”

Hagan, his wife, Yolanda, and Meira’s…